Connecting Worlds can organise internships for anyone interested in gaining some kind of experience or training in Costa Rica. The number of placements for our internships is not limited and almost every field of study is available.

The idea is for interns to gain valuable working experience for their CVs or perhaps even for university credit. Unlike a volunteer, the idea is that interns learn valuable skills or techniques which will serve for future employment opportunities within a particular industry or trade.

An internship organised by Connecting Worlds provides interns with valuable working opportunities in real work environments, as well as the chance to significantly improve Spanish language skills.

The internships offered by Connecting Worlds are non-paid due to strict regulations of the Costa Rican Government regarding the work of foreigners in local companies. The other reason is that the main objective of the Internship is the international education and the learning experience.

Payment is separated into two stages. The first is the registration fee which you send through with your application. The second fee — known as the program fee — is due once your internship has been completely arranged. Internships can last for anything between two to six months and multiple internships in multiple destinations is also possible. 

You can do an Internship in Costa Rica into these areas:

Advertising / Design 
Architecture 
Business 
Communications 
Education Internships 
Business & Engineering 
ESL Teaching English 
Film and TV Production
Finance 
Journalism 
Human Rights 
International Business 
Law Internships 
Marketing 
Medicine 
Public Policy 
Social Work 
Sports Management 
Sustainable Development 
Technology 
Tourism / Hospitality 
Youth Leadership 

Host Family:

This is the best option for those looking to learn more about the Costa Rican culture and improve and enjoy an authentic Spanish immersion experience, while enjoying the safety and comfort of a familiar environment. Families who choose to accommodate foreigners in their homes enjoy the cultural exchange and see this as a way to learn more about other cultures. Sharing the daily routine with a local family guarantees a true and authentic culture immersion with all that comes with it! Definitely an experience one shouldn’t miss!

*Accommodation options can be customized to suit your individual needs and preferences. If you want another type of accommodation, please contact us directly. We will be happy to personalize your booking.

• You must be either an undergraduate university student, graduate or professional.

• You must be able to speak intermediate to advanced Spanish.A curriculum vitae and a cover letter of introduction.

• Valid passport and meeting the necessary immigration requirements before applying to the program.

• International insurance valid in Costa Rica against sickness, accident and 3rd party liability.In addition to providing health insurance, the plan must cover medical evacuation and repatriation.

Program Fees:

Internship & Accommodation: 

*Please note: All Internship programs in Costa Rica attract a refundable* Registration Fee of USD 249 on top of the program Fee. You can calculate the value of your currency in US dollar using this currency convertor.

*Please read our refund policy.

What do my fees pay for?

Registration Fee:  Support and guidance from CW staff, program marketing costs, pre-departure assistance, CW Solidarity Fund, administration costs, staff salary, travel costs to inspect programs and communication costs with participants.

Program Fee Internship and accommodation: Airport pick-up, orientation and walking tour,  host family housing with private room, breakfast and dinner, 4-6 hours of internship work per day Monday-Friday, 1-hour private Spanish classes Monday-Friday, Free Salsa lessons, Free access to computer lab and internet, program supervision, in-country 24/7 participant support and in-country administration costs.

What’s no included: Air tickets,Vaccinations, Certificate of Good conduct, Visa, Local travels and Personal expenses, International Insurance against sickness, accident and 3er party liability. In addition to providing health insurance, the plan must cover medical evacuation and repatriation. Our participants in Costa Rica generally find USD 80 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses.

Applying for an Internship in Costa Rica is very easy and will not take you long to complete. Please follow these steps to apply to our Internship program:

1) Complete our application form and enclose your Resume and a Letter of Introduction in Spanish (if possible) as attachment. Before applying we suggest you to read our Term & Conditions.

2) After we have evaluated your documents, we will then contact you to discuss the information you provided us, your expectations and objectives, our recommendations and answer all your questions.  

3) Once you've been accepted into the program, you should pay the refundable fee of USD 260.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require any further information.  We will be pleased to assist you. Contact us at: [email protected] or call us at:

ARG : +54 11 5199 5458

UK : +44 020 3290 6238

USA : +1 917 267 8828

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