The Costa Rica Surf Programme
Our programme covers everything you need to know about surfing, from the basics of standing to how to read the ocean. As you advance your skills and your balance improves, you will be taught how to turn and ride bigger waves! If you already have some surf experience or are already an accomplished surfer, you will be able to take on better waves at more exclusive surf spots, with our instructors there to push you to your surfing limits.
For new surfers, the programme is broken up into two sections - a 5-day beginner’s course and five days of further surf lessons, to fine-tune your newly acquired skills. If you have previous surf experience, then you may be asked to join the start of the course as a refresher and then you can join a more advanced group. As you advance, you will travel to other beaches with breaks suitable to a higher standard.
If you opt for a Surfing Only Programme, the programme consists of a five-day beginners' course and three days of additional lessons.
Costa Rica Spanish Language School
If you choose the language option, the course is 20 hours per week of spannish lessons, the aim at the school is to make the lessons interesting and fun.
The classes consider Spanish as a whole and as well as there being an emphasis on speaking abilities, they also take into account grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, pragmatic use and cultural understanding. Fun cultural activities will be included in your programme such as free cooking lessons, Latin dance lessons and Latin American song classes.
What’s Included in the Programme
- All airport transfers upon your arrival into San Jose
- Arrival orientation in San Jose
- All accommodation
- Some meals (Included in Language element only)
- 20 hours of Spanish lessons per week (if you chose the Language School option)
- Return transfers to Tamarindo
- Surfing beginner’s course and subsequent lessons
- Extra activities at the language school such as salsa lessons, cooking classes and conversation classes etc
- Support and assistance from your co-ordinator throughout your time on your placement
What’s Not Included in the Programme
- Personal travel insurance for the duration of your placement, which should include cover for repatriation
- All flights
- All items of a personal nature, such as souvenirs, gifts, clothing (work and other)
- E-mail/Internet and telephone calls
- Soft drinks, wines and spirits
- Any excursions
Prices and Durations
Costa Rica Surfing Course - 2 weeks $2,069
Costa Rica Surfing Course + Language - 4 weeks $2,869
