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At A Glance - San Jose, Costa Rica
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• No maximum age. Minimum age is 17 (often waived if accompanied by an adult).
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• Location: Suburbs
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• Size: varies considerably by season. The 'average' is 26-80 foreign students.
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• Medical: school refers students if needed (medical costs additional). See below for information regarding insurance.
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• Arrival airport transfers are included if flights advised 30 days prior arrival.
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• Vacations: no class make-up on National, Regional, or local holidays.
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• Foreign language classes are taught entirely in the foreign language (immersion method).
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• All levels are welcome (beginner to advanced) unless otherwise specified above.
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• Levels: placement tests are used. If there is no full group at your level, smaller group or tutor may be given with fewer hours per week.
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• Tutor means one-on-one class (private teacher). Shared tutor means two-on-one.
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• Students/class is maximum people per class ... which may be exceeded by 1-2 persons due to level placement.
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• School is popular with business and medical professionals seeking accelerated and special vocabulary classes.
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• Class-hour is 50 minutes (Most universities use a 50 minute hour).
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• Accommodation address given upon arrival.
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• In homestays, meal times and content will vary.
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• Lodging ends day after last day of class. Begins Sunday prior to start of class.
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• Meals: See 'cost includes' above for which meals included. (2 meals means breakfast and "main" meal).
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• If a special diet is preferred (vegetarian, allergies, etc.), please advise NRCSA upon registering for the program.
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Cultural Program & Activities (Entrance fees/bus fares may be additional)
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• Excursions optional at additional cost, subject to minimum sign-up.
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• Many varied activities: some included, some optional.
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• Lodging/daycare available at additional cost.
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Insurance - - for study dates prepaid through NRCSA.
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• 24 Hour Emergency Multilingual Hotline (call collect from anywhere in the world)
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• $25,000 Emergency Medical Evacuation
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• $10,000 Accident or Sickness ($100 deductible per claim)
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• $5,000 Emergency Reunion
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• See policy for definitions and exclusions
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• Increased insurance coverages available on request and at additional cost. Please inquire with NRCSA at least 3 weeks prior to departure.
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