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Destination

School Group Travel in Costa Rica

Hands-on Spanish Immersion

Costa Rica is ideal for a Spanish immersion school trip – meaningful community service, homestays with local families, stunning landscapes, and jaw-dropping adventures. From experiencing the endless biodiversity to practice Spanish with friendly ticos, Costa Rica is an amazing choice for an educational travel program!

Types of School Group Programs in Costa Rica

Truly Immersive Language Learning

Go beyond the classroom and practice Spanish with locals. Live with families and work alongside community members – the most immersive way to travel with your school group!

Programs
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30

Years in Costa Rica

20+

Programs Each Year

100s

Service Programs

Step into the Natural World

Costa Rica is one of the most biodiverse countries on the planet, making it the perfect destination to experience biology and ecology firsthand. With its wealth of wildlife and vast flora and fauna, students will be hungry to learn more.

Programs
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30

Years in Costa Rica

20+

Programs Each Year

100s

Service Projects

Educational Service and FUN!

Experience meaningful community service and nonstop fun! While staying in local ecolodges, spend the days getting your hands dirty with impactful service projects. Then, get your adrenaline pumping with zip-lining or surfing!

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30

Years in Costa Rica

20+

Programs Each Year

100s

Service Projects

Medical Skills & Impact

Learn essential healthcare skills while gaining hands-on experience in public health initiatives, all within the beautiful setting of Costa Rica.

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30

Years in Costa Rica

20+

Programs Each Year

100s

Service Projects

Why Costa Rica is the Right Choice for Your School Group Travel Program

Living with families in a homestay is an undeniably meaningful way to practice Spanish. Global Works has built relationships with communities for years, allowing for eager and friendly families to welcome students.

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From sea turtles to sloths, there is wildlife everywhere! Hike through the stunning cloud forest, swim under gorgeous waterfalls, and take in jaw-dropping beaches.

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Costa Rica is full of unforgettable and fun experiences. From surfing the world famous pacific waves to gliding through the jungle on a zipline to rafting on the Pacaure River, it is easy to get out of your comfort zone and enjoy the ride!

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Mountain peak surrounded by mist, overlooking a dense forest with lush greenery under a cloudy sky.

From the beginning working to design our trip, through the pre-planning and execution, Global Works made the entire process easy. Global Works exceeded my expectations. The trip was absolutely perfect.

I loved the balance of fun and service that we did. I felt like we got a good amount of work and service as well as a feel for the pura vida life.

Through this trip I have learned to not be so afraid of the unknown and to face your fears because getting out of your comfort zone comes with many positives.

Start Planning Unforgettable Journey for Your Students

Through our service trips for students, we cultivate unique adventures and inspiring experiences that will stick with our travelers long after the summer is over.