Families studying at CPI

Family Arrangements

CPI offers a family friendly learning environment for parents traveling to Costa Rica with their children. For children 12 and under, an age appropriate course corresponds with the particular learning needs of young people. Class time is divided into modules with emphasis on basic communication skills, vocabulary, and the introduction of grammatical concepts, coupled with art, linguistic games and hands on learning. This possibility perfectly combines Spanish immersion with a family vacation. The end result is a memorable linguistic and cultural experience!

Adult family members are placed in classes amongst other adults at a similar level and the children with other children of the same level.

A number of CPI's Costa Rican host families have enough space to accommodate families of up to 6 people so the entire family can be together. Also, at CPI you are able to find excursions of interest for the whole family, for example: butterfly farms, sailing trip, frog pond, cruise to Tortuga Island, and lots of other fun options for everyone to enjoy!

Babysitting services during class time hours can also be arranged. The family is responsible for the cost of these services.

Please ask the Admissions Office about our special discounts for families traveling together.

My daughters and I have traveled many times to Costa Rica to study at CPI, beginning when the girls were 9 and 11 years old. We found the teachers to be patient, the curriculum strong, and the environment safe. Because of their work, my daughters have advanced in their own Spanish classes in the States and always earn top grades.

We especially enjoyed living with our home-stay family who have become life-long friends. I believe studying other cultures prepares my children to become leaders of their generation in a world that will continue to diversify.

Terry Oswald
Omaha, Nebraska