The Kite Surfing Course
Designed mainly for novice kite surfers, the programme starts with a 3-day beginner course, where you are taught the required skills to kitesurf independently and skilfully, with safety for yourself and others as your priority.
You will learn how to set-up, control and steer the kite, adhering to the strict standards set by the Kite surfing school. After this, you will have a further 7 one-hour lessons, to fine-tune and advance your overall kitesurfing skills.
Kite School Certification
At the end of the 3-day beginner course, you will be rewarded with the Kite School’s Kite boarding card. This is not a recognised qualification, however, it testifies the level you have reached and will permit you to hire kites and kitesurf independently worldwide.
Spanish Language and Culture Lessons
Our language school in San Jose provides a unique Spanish language experience, as emphasis is made on participants understanding the culture, as well as learning the language. Fun cultural activities will be included, such as free cooking lessons, Latin dance lessons and Latin American song classes. The classes consider Spanish as a whole and as well as there being an emphasis on speaking abilities, they also take into account grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, pragmatic use and cultural understanding.
What’s Included in the Programme
- All airport transfers
- Arrival orientation in San Jose
- All accommodation
- Some meals
- 20 hours of Spanish lessons per week
- Kitesurfing/ Kiteboarding course and hire of equipment on scheduled lesson days
- Return transfers to Playa Papaturro by public bus
- Extra activities at the language school such as salsa lessons, cooking classes and conversation classes
- 24/7 support and assistance from your co-ordinator throughout your time on your placement
What’s Not Included in the Programme
- Personal travel insurance for the duration of your placement, which should include cover for repatriation
- All flights
- All items of a personal nature, such as souvenirs, gifts, clothing (work and other)
- E-mail/Internet and telephone calls
- Soft drinks, wines and spirits
- Any excursions
Prices & Durations
Costa Rica Kite Surfing - 2 weeks £1,599
Costa Rica Kite Surfing (2 weeks) + Language (2 weeks) £2,039
