UWC Costa Rica Short Courses
Discover the UWC experiential educational model with courses hosted by UWC Costa Rica's Sustainability & Innovation Center
Trade Your Classroom for the Jungle
14 days of volcanic hikes, organic farming, Spanish immersion, and lifelong friendships with changemakers from around the world. This isn’t a vacation. It’s an expedition.
Swap the Screen for the Rainforest
Waking up to the sounds of Costa Rica’s biodiversity. Volcanic landscapes. Rare wildlife. And the world’s best teacher: nature itself. You won’t sit in rows. You’ll get your hands dirty farming, cooking, and creating — learning Spanish the way it was meant to be learned: through real life.
Join a global cohort of young activists, dreamers, and doers who care about the Earth as much as you do. In a multicultural residential setting, you’ll collaborate on real projects and build the kind of friendships that span continents — and last decades.
Interactive, practical daily sessions split by level (beginner to advanced). Communication-first, culture-driven.
Organic farming, composting, permaculture design, and community-based conservation — theory made real through action.
Explore Costa Rica’s extraordinary biodiversity. Volcanic landscapes, cloud forests, and the ecological systems that make this country legendary.
The day ends in community. Reflect, share, listen. Build the empathy and communication skills that define extraordinary leaders.
Everything you need to know
Have any additional questions? Email shortcourses@uwccostarica.org or start a conversation via WhatsApp.
July 7–20, 2026
Transfers to and from the Juan SantamarÃa International Airport are included.
Costa Rica
Lodging is hosted by UWC Costa Rica in its Santa Ana, San José campus.
14 to 17
Designed for students passionate about sustainability and adventure, with fluency in English.
$3,100
All-Inclusive, except for airfare.
Early Bird pricing available until April 30, 2026.
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