A Language, soccer, and cultural immersion program for kids from 13 till 16 years old.

Program Objective

To give the opportunity for adolescents to come to Costa Rica to work on their Spanish language skills, by taking classes and living with a Costa Rican family; to improve their soccer skills while working with a local trainer; and to be able to get to know this beautiful country while participating in safe, well planned excursions throughout the area.

Program Goals

• To improve students language skills (levels may range from low beginning through high advanced).
• To enhance students cultural and athletic competency by having them participate in regular soccer training with a local trainer and to play matches with local people.
• To give students the opportunity to stay with host families which will enhance cultural understanding and to improve language skills through total immersion.
• To provide students with the opportunity to visit areas of interest within Costa Rica and to have lots of fun within a very safe framework.

Program Format

This program is scheduled for a three week period with specific days and times for soccer training, games, excursions. This three week program will provide a total of 45 hours of language classes and many hours of sports and fun activities.

Each class has a maximum of four students and the emphasis is on conversation.

First Sunday:	Students arrive.
First Monday:	Placement test. Orientation and Classes begin.
Monday – Friday:	Langauage classes, 15 hours per week.
Tuesdays & Thursdays:	Soccer training in the mornings (three hours per day), Soccer games: two soccer games per week.
Final Friday Evening:	Closing celebration.
Final Saturday:	Departure day.

Program Dates and Fees

Please contact the school by e-mailing the staff at info@acce.co.cr
Telephone: 011-(506)-2444-6161

Program fee includes the following:

Shuttle from and to the Airport	San Jose International Airport (SJO)
Accommodations	Two meals daily (breakfast and dinner) and laundry service.
Classes	Cooking and dance classes
Study materials	Language workbook and other cultural materials
Internet Access	Computer lab and Wi – Fi available in the campus school and Wi – Fi at the villas.
Tour of the city	Learn about local attractions and points of interest

Not included in this fee

The cost of airfare and any tour or excursion such as jungle tour, etc.
ACCE Contact Information: Email Address: info@acce.co.cr