Your local partner in Costa Rica
GreenTico coordinates customized internship placements, logistics and support in Costa Rica, working directly with students, host organizations and institutions from planning through departure.
We start with your academic goals, dates and student profiles. The host environment, responsibilities, language expectations and support model are confirmed for each placement.
Institutions retain their academic framework while GreenTico coordinates the agreed local components, including host communication, housing, transportation, orientation and evaluation support.
From planning to departure
01 · Program setup
Share academic goals, dates and student profiles. We define the local components around your institution’s requirements.
03 · Before arrival
Prepare students for the confirmed placement, daily expectations and practical arrangements in Costa Rica.
05 · Ongoing support
Maintain local communication, student check-ins and host coordination, with 24/7 in-country support.
02 · Placement coordination
Explore host fit, responsibilities and language expectations. Each placement depends on availability and an agreed scope.
04 · Arrival
Coordinate orientation, housing and transportation according to the agreed program design.
06 · Closing & evaluation
Coordinate host feedback and institutional evaluation forms when requested and agreed with the host.
Explore internship areas
Hospitality & Tourism • Education
Sustainability & Conservation • Business & Marketing
Community Development • Nonprofit & Social Impact
Public Sector & Planning • Health & Sciences
These are potential areas to explore. The final host, responsibilities and language expectations depend on the opportunity. Some placements require Spanish; requirements are confirmed before placement.
GreenTico works with UNIBE to explore health and science learning opportunities. Approximately B1 Spanish may be needed, depending on the activity. Scope, host capacity and permitted student activities are confirmed case by case.
Housing, transport & support
Housing — Shared student housing or a Costa Rican homestay, depending on the agreed program. Private apartments may be explored at additional cost.
Transportation — Airport transfers, placement transport and scheduled program outings are coordinated according to the final program design.
Support — A GreenTico contact in Costa Rica, check-ins and 24/7 in-country support. Longer placements can include regular student and host communication.
Mentorship & evaluation — Host-site guidance where the model calls for it. GreenTico can coordinate supervisor feedback and institutional evaluation forms when requested and agreed with the host.
What your program can include
Agreed components can include placement coordination and host communication, pre-arrival preparation, orientation, airport transfers, housing, placement and activity transportation, GreenTico check-ins, 24/7 in-country support and a certificate of participation.
Learning beyond the placement can include Spanish instruction, guest speakers, academic visits, professional workshops and selected cultural activities. Each component is confirmed in the program proposal.
International airfare, personal travel, personal expenses and baggage charges are not included unless specifically stated in the agreed proposal.
Program fees & duration
Starting at USD $850 per week, per student.
Recommended length: 6–12 weeks. A minimum of 4 weeks may be possible depending on placement type and host availability.
The final quote depends on duration, housing, transportation, included activities, group size, placement complexity and the level of support.
The starting fee is a guide for a GreenTico-supported program. Your proposal confirms the placement pathway and agreed services. International airfare is not included.
Start with your students
1. Your institution shares goals, dates and student profiles.
2. Students complete the GreenTico internship application.
3. GreenTico holds a short student interview.
4. We review expectations, Spanish level, support needs and placement availability.
5. Accepted students receive a customized proposal and placement pathway.
Tell us what students are studying, what your institution expects, your potential dates and program length, and any housing or logistical needs. We will help determine what is realistic and locally supported.
Questions before you begin
Do students need Spanish?
Requirements vary by host and activity. Some placements require Spanish; the expected level is confirmed before placement. Health and science opportunities may need approximately B1 Spanish.
How long should a placement be?
We recommend 6–12 weeks. A minimum of 4 weeks may be possible depending on the placement and host availability.
Where will students live?
Shared student housing or homestays can be coordinated. Private apartments may be explored at additional cost.
Is airfare included?
International airfare is not included. Your proposal confirms the placement pathway, services and final program fee.
Who awards academic credit?
Credit is typically issued by the student’s home institution, which defines its academic requirements. GreenTico coordinates the placement and local program components.
Can GreenTico support institutional evaluation?
We can coordinate host feedback and evaluation forms when requested and agreed with the host.
