Social Workers
A Language and Cultural Immersion Program for Social Workers
Program Objective
To give social workers the opportunity to improve their Spanish language skills, enhance their cultural competency, and learn about the social work profession in Costa Rica. The California Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW-CA) assisted in planning this two-week program.
To give social workers the opportunity to improve their Spanish language skills, enhance their cultural competency, and learn about the social work profession in Costa Rica. The California Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW-CA) assisted in planning this two-week program.
Program Goals
- To improve attendees’ language skills (levels may range from low beginning through high advanced).
- To enhance attendees’ cultural competency by offering lectures regarding the Latin culture.
- To give attendees the opportunity to live with host families and to enhance cultural understanding.
- To provide attendees with information about the social work profession in Central America.
- To give attendees the opportunity to experience social work by scheduling visits with local agencies.
Program Format
This program is scheduled for a two-week period with specific days and times for curriculum related activities. This two-week program will provide a total of 40 hours of language classes and 16 hours of cultural classes and activities. Each class has a maximum of four students and the emphasis is on conversational skills.
| Day | Activity |
| First Saturday: | Students arrive. |
| First Sunday afternoon: | Placement test. |
| Monday – Friday: | Langauage classes, 20 hours per week. |
| Tuesdays & Thursdays: | Cultural classes and activities 8 hours per week. |
| Final Friday Evening: | Closing celebration. |
| Final Saturday | Departure day. |
Program Curriculum
Lecture Topics
Guest Speakers
Speakers will include local social work professionals and educators.
Planned Visits
Visits will be made to agencies located within an hour drive from the school.
Program Dates and Fees
| Date | Arrival Day | Departure Day | Program Fees | |
| Program / Host Family (This option is highly suggested for program attendees) | Program / Campus Villas (this option does not include any meal) | |||
| June 2025 | Saturday, June 2nd | Saturday, June 16th | $1,395.00 | $1,340.00 |
| July 2025 | Sunday, July 15th | Sunday July 29th | $1,395.00 | $1,340.00 |
| December 2025 | Saturday, December 8th | Saturday, December 22nd | $1,395.00 | $1,340.00 |
| January 2026 | Saturday, January 5th | Saturday, January 19th | $1,395.00 | $1,340.00 |
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. Staying in a villa does not include any meal. |
| 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
Get CEU’s!
You can receive 20 CEU’s through Homestead Schools for attending this program.
Extending the Stay
Register for additional weeks of language classes either before or after this program and receive a 10% discount on extra fees.