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TEACHERS TO COSTA RICA

Programme objective

To provide Spanish speaking teachers (elementary, secondary,
college) interested in Central America with the opportunity to
acquire first-hand information about this area, with emphasis on
Costa Rica and its culture. This experience wil] enhance their
intercultural awareness and understanding of the Costa Rican
educational system through direct participation in Costa Rican
family, school and community life. The host. family and school
placements will also allow the hosting family and community to
learn about Canada through the presence of a teacher. Teachers
will be asked to give presentations on Canada to secondary school
students in Spanish,

Programme outline

A one day orientation in Canada will be provided before
departure; departure for Costa Rica the following day.

AFS Costa Rica, a not-for-profit organization, in cooperation
with the State Ministry of Education has developed this programme
exclusively for Canadian teachers of Spanish or teachers who
speak Spanish,

Upan your arrival in San Jose you will have one free day to
recover from jet lag and get used to your surroundings. A several
day orientation will be held thereafter in San Jose with
accommodations provided by Costa Rican host. families. This
orientation will include a series of seminars on the history,
economy, education, and political situation of Costa Rica in the
Central American context. Your attendance and participation in
the activities of a secondary school in San Jose and/or another
rural community will allow you to meet many very hospitable Costa
Ricans.

At least three enrichment activities will be organized for your
group from among the following: a visit. to Alajuela with its
natural springs, the jungle train ride to visit coastal Limon,
the canal trip up the East coast. to visit. Tortuguero and its
famous sea tortoises, the famous active volcanos of Costa Rica,
the magnificent. beaches on both coasts, not to mention the
Monteverde Cloud Forest, a rain forest that is permanently
blanketed by clouds.

You will be assured of the full support of AFS Costa Rica
volunteers and professional staff throughout your stay. There
will be an end-of-stay orientation to’evaluate the programme,
relax and do some additional sightseeing.

Programme dates

Applications should be received by Interculture Canada by April
30th, 1987. This seven week programme wil] begin with a pre-
departure orientation in Canada on July 3rd and end with return
trip to Canada on August. 22, 1987.

Participation fee

The participation fee of 2,500 $ includes domestic and
international airfare, orientation costs, accommodations in Costa
Rica and Canada, administration and travel insurance for seven

weeks. Personal expenses, independent travel, and entertainment
are at the cost of the participant,

A 500 $ deposit will be required with the submission of an
application to the programme. This amount will not be refunded in
the case of withdrawal after May 30th, 1987. The outstanding
balance must be paid by June lst, 1987,

For more information

Pleane contact Werner Meier or Harry Qualman at Interculture
Canada by telephoning:

-(514) 288-3282 in Montréal

-1-800-361-1879 (Toll Free) for Thunder Bay, Northwestern
Ontario, Western Canada, and Newfoundland

-1-800-361-7248 (Toll Free) for Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes

 

 

 

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