Program Costs:

Program Fee: $3,700 CDN*

*For students fully funded under the GSO, the Program Fee will be paid on your behalf and be deducted from your final award amount. Other students might have a combination of funding from the GSO, the One World Scholarship Foundation and Langara Global. More details will be shared during Information Sessions.

What is included in the program fee?

  • Accommodations, based on double occupancy room, all with breakfast included
  • Cost of food
  • Group transportation, includes airport transfers, storage under bus for luggage – based on 18 students
  • Entrance admissions to field trips
  • An estimated cost of $1800 in airfare (to be purchased by the student) and airport taxes  

Not included in the program fee:

  • Tuition for LAMS 1102 course, WILX 1101 course fee might be covered depending on funding category
  • Any additional personal travel after program – this is unexpected due to the fact the LAMS 1102 course continues in person at Langara after spring break
  • Proof of Travel Insurance – required
  • Any travel vaccinations needed
  • Supplementary Medical Coverage – participants are responsible for arranging their own medical coverage while in Costa Rica. Contact your Extended Health Plan or BC Medical to see if you have sufficient coverage. Participants are also required to submit a confidential medical history form to the instructors prior to the departure.
  • Application fees for passport and visa (if required). Those holding foreign passports are strongly urged to confirm their visa requirements.

*Program fees are subject to change due to changes in the program itinerary or uncontrollable circumstances such as the exchange rate. All payments are non-refundable unless the program is cancelled by Langara College.