Our Programs provide imagination, great experiences and the simple personal touch that everyone is looking for!
Our Institution is based on providing the best Spanish language learning experience. We are convinced that anyone who chooses to study Spanish through our programs will encounter a once in a lifetime opportunity. Our confidence stems from the knowledge that acquiring a stronger understanding of the Spanish language and Latino culture opens the door to an exciting world of literature, history, music, art, philosophy, and business. It is certain that the best way to acquire a stronger understanding is through the process of full language and cultural immersion.
VISION
SPANISH LANGUAGE
The Spanish Language Department of Amistad Institute will play a substantive role in advancing competence in the Spanish language, providing an academic experience that will enrich the life and work of our participants. In addition, this role requires an awakening – both on our Campus and outside – to the importance of language, culture, and cross-cultural communication.
SERVICE-LEARNING
The Volunteers Department of Amistad Institute will promote volunteerism and connect people to volunteer opportunities, offering chances to build a world where people value other cultures different from their own, are appealed to make positive changes and are aware of global situations.
MISSION
SPANISH LANGUAGE
The Spanish Language Department of Amistad Institute is committed to excellence in teaching, training, and lifelong learning, as in being a recognized leader in providing quality, innovative and adaptative programs, and services which meet the academic, cultural and workforce needs for the Spanish language.
SERVICE-LEARNING
The Volunteers Department of Amistad Institute has the mission of engaging individuals and groups in meaningful volunteer opportunities that meet real needs in the Volunteering for Developing area, by providing access to resources, training, consultation, and support. The Department also has the mission to bring people together to work and share perspectives, empowering cultural understanding.
Facilities
- Library
- Sports Activities
- Free Internet
- Cultural Trips
- Computers
- Audio Learning
- Eating Area
- Social Activities
- Wireless Internet
- After-Class Seminars
- Studying Area
Teacher qualifications
Native Spanish speakers
All
Teachers with Spanish teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All
Nationality and age mix
The nationality and age mix at Amistad Abroad varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 21. In the summer, the average age is 21.
AACR teaches students from all over the world, including:
School holidays
AACR does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
School location
We are located on a beautiful site comprised of 5 acres in Heredia. The site has six conveniently connected buildings that house 10 classrooms, administrative offices, and lots of space to study and rest. Porrosati Private Reserve is an American-Costa Rican, privately-owned nature reserve, and Spanish Institute located in Santa Barbara of Heredia, just 5 minutes from the historical city of Barva.
Porrosati’s quiet and beautiful location provides unlimited opportunities for Spanish learning, nature study, research, and some relaxation. Eco-travelers, natural history travelers, student groups, bird-watchers, and agricultural students will be delighted with the variety of flora and fauna and activities that we offer. The Campus also includes around 50 different kinds of native trees and plants, more than 80 species of birds, and a large river bordering the property. The private reserve where the Institute is located is a unique natural resource which has been developed as a rustic educational laboratory. We believe that business, development, and conservation must work together, that is why we work under a Respect for Nature Policy.
All Amistad participants will be supporting nature in its struggle. This ecologist approach which is part of Amistad’s philosophy is in harmony with our institute’s physical environment. Participants of Amistad have been a part of many environmental projects since our institute was established.
The concept of a language institution designed to accommodate and encourage the beneficial relationships humans have with animals and nature is unique. Showing how institutions can be built so humans live in harmony with nature and animals is important to anyone concerned with the care of the earth and all the creatures it supports. This was the original vision of Amistad Institute that began the development process of the Porrosati Private Refuge.
The Amistad Institute has identified the need to understand, promote and integrate the interactions among humans, animals, and the natural environment so they become natural parts of our institutions; thereby improving human health and strengthening the case for preserving natural habitat while opening our Campus to non-human species.
