Language school San José - Santo Domingo, Academia Columbus

In order to put into practice your professional skills whilst practising your Spanish, the Academia Columbus language school proposes to you to carry out an internship - a great opportunity to add an asset to your CV and to enrich your personal path.
Costa Rica positions itself in ecotourism, and in this way, our partner school proposes to you to carry out the unpaid internship in the areas of environmental protection and sustainable development. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the protection of the flora and fauna of Costa Rica whilst working as a volunteer in a national park. It is also possible to carry out the internship in other areas of activity such as medicine, social work and education.
In order to participate in the internship programme, you will need to prepare CV and a cover letter in Spanish, to be provided when you enrol. The minimum duration of the internship varies between 8 and 12 weeks according to the area of activity. It is recommended to have previous professional experience in the sector of activity of the internship or to have carried out studies in an area in connection with the internship. You will also need to be at least 18 years old and have a minimum B1 or B2 language level, according to the professional sector chosen. If you already have an advanced language level (C1), it is necessary to take a minimum of two weeks of classe before following the programme. The Academia Columbus school also offers the possibility to take supplementary tailor-made classes based on the vocabulary used in the sector of activity of the internship.
It is recommended to enrol in this programme a minimum of two to four months prior to your departure. For stays in Costa Rica of more than 90 days, it is necessary to get a temporary stay permit prior to the departure. Please contact us for further information.