Student teaching placements are made in and around Atenas, a small town located 26 miles west of San Jose. Students typically live in homestay accommodations.
At this time, only elementary placements can be made in Costa Rica.
For more information about Costa Rica, please visit:
Cadi student taught English at an elementary school in Costa Rica in Spring 2023. "My favorite part about my host culture was how family-oriented life was. I really felt like part of the family and like I had a sense of belonging while in a completely different culture. There was no better feeling than sitting at the dinner table with the family at the end of the day and hearing stories of the past or about the day’s happenings.
Global Gateway for Teachers cannot provide exact cost information since costs will vary throughout the year and from one individual to the next. Please note that all estimates are listed in U.S. Dollars. Keep in mind that foreign currency exchange rates will affect the value of the U.S. Dollar and hence your budget.
There are a number of scholarships available for IU Bloomington students who participate in Global Gateway, some up to $4000.
Estimated total for 8-week stay:
$1850 – $2250*
*does not include passport ($130), professional liability insurance ($29), personal expenses, and other optional costs, such as travel insurance
Not sure if you're from a guest campus? Find out here.
Check with your campus financial aid office for available scholarships and grants.
Estimated total for 8-week stay:
Indiana Resident: $2816.69 – $3216.69*
Non-Resident: $5506.64 – $5906.64*
*does not include passport ($130), professional liability insurance ($29), personal expenses, and other optional costs, such as travel insurance
Not sure if you're from a partner campus? Find out here.
Check with your campus financial aid office for available scholarships and grants.
Estimated total for 8-week stay:
$2850 – $3250*
*does not include passport ($130), professional liability insurance ($29), personal expenses, and other optional costs, such as travel insurance
Most student teachers will teach conversational and written English, but they may also teach specific subjects using English as the medium of instruction. Further, it may be possible to fulfill practicum requirements in Costa Rica for the ESL/ENL license addition.
A basic level of proficiency in Spanish is required. Participation is not limited to students pursuing the ESL/ENL license addition.
For general program interest or inquiries, please write to us at ggt@iu.edu.
Dr. Laura Stachowski
Director
stachows@iu.edu
(812) 856-8507
