Studies in English focus on the skills needed for improved speaking proficiency and reading comprehension. English courses refine students’ command of the language and provide the tools for effectively navigating a world where English is becoming increasingly widespread.

Costa Rica, officially the Republic of Costa Rica, is a country in Central America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the southeast, the Pacific Ocean to the west, and the Caribbean Sea to the east.

Certificate programs, which can be earned in about a year, consist of academic classes that are offered at different skill and ability levels. Undergraduate as well as graduate students, depending on their field of study, may obtain certificates.