PROGRAM FEES
& TUITION
AFFORDABLE & TRANSPARENT
All program fees are expressed in USD ($)
VOLUNTEER ABROAD
Fees include accommodation in host family shared room with breakfast and dinner 7 days/week. Volunteer abroad programs begin every Monday year-round.
| Programs | Antigua, Guatemala |
Cusco, Peru |
San Jose, Costa Rica |
Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Week | $735 | $735 | $845 | – |
| 2 Weeks | $995 | $995 | $1,145 | – |
| 3 Weeks | $1,195 | $1,195 | $1,445 | $1,545 |
| 4 Weeks | $1,395 | $1,395 | $1,715 | $1,815 |
| Extra Week | $185 | $185 | $195 | $195 |
*A special project surcharge of $95/week applies to medical, conservation, eco-agriculture, and construction projects.
VOLUNTEER + SPANISH
Fees include accommodation in host family private room with breakfast and dinner 7 days/week. Volunteer + Spanish programs begin every Monday year-round.
| Programs | Antigua, Guatemala |
Cusco, Peru |
San Jose, Costa Rica |
Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2+2 Program: 2 weeks Spanish + 2 week Volunteer (4 weeks) |
$1,475 | $1,495 | $2,235 | $2,395 |
| 4+4 Program: 4 weeks Spanish + 4 week Volunteer (8 weeks) |
$2,395 | $2,445 | $3,915 | $4,145 |
| Weekly Spanish add-on (2-hour group) |
$70 | $75 | $215 | $235 |
| Weekly Spanish add-on (4-hour group) |
$150 | $150 | $430 | $470 |
| Additional week Volunteer only |
$235 | $235 | $245 | $245 |
| Additional week Spanish only (4 hours group + housing) |
$315 | $325 | $630 | $670 |
*A special project surcharge of $95/week applies to medical, conservation, eco-agriculture, and construction projects.
INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIPS
Fees include accommodation in host family private room, breakfast and dinner 7 days/week, and 1-hour of Spanish classes per day. Internships begin every Monday year-round.
| Programs | Antigua, Guatemala |
Cusco, Peru |
San Jose, Costa Rica |
Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica |
Virtual Internships |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Week Internship |
$1,595 | $1,595 | $1,995 | $2,295 | $1,595 |
| 8 Week Internship |
$2,295 | $2,295 | $2,995 | $3,295 | $2,295 |
| Extra Week | $195 | $195 | $295 | $295 | $195 |
*A special project surcharge of $95/week applies to medical, dental, and customized internships.
TEFL CERTIFICATION
For TEFL course dates click here. For accommodation options click here.
| Programs | Antigua, Guatemala |
Cusco, Peru |
Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onsite TEFL Certification |
$1,395 | $1,395 | $1,595 |
| Hybrid (Online + Onsite) TEFL Certification |
$1,195 | $1,195 | $1,395 |
| Online TEFL Certification |
$445 | ||
| Teaching Business English (Online) |
$195 | ||
| Teaching International English Exam Prep (Online) |
$195 | ||
| * Teaching English Grammar (Online) |
$195 | ||
* The Teaching English Grammar modules are included in Maximo Nivel’s onsite, hybrid, and online TEFL Certification Courses. The TEG certification course is designed for participants who completed their TEFL, TESOL, or CELTA certification course outside of Maximo Nivel.
| Programs | Antigua, Guatemala |
Cusco, Peru |
Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica |
|---|---|---|---|
| * Job Placement Assistance (Online) |
$195 | ||
| * Practical Teaching Experience (Abroad in Latin America) |
$495/week | $495/week | $595/week |
| * Practical Teaching Experience (Online) |
$295/week | ||
* For people who enroll into Maximo Nivel’s TEFL Certification Programs, practical teaching experience and lifetime job-finding assistance are always included. However, not all TEFL course providers offer these opportunities. If you’ve chosen an alternative TEFL provider, but you are now looking to augment your TEFL studies with more experience teaching abroad in a real classroom or online, or you need help finding your first paid teaching position, we can help you!
SPANISH IMMERSION
Spanish courses begin every Monday year-round. For accommodation options click here.
Online Classes
| Private 1 hour/day |
Small Group 2 hours/day |
Private 2 hours/day |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly | $75 | $75 | $150 |
Small Group Classes (2 hours/day)
| Antigua, Guatemala |
Cusco, Peru |
San Jose, Costa Rica |
Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Week | $70 | $75 | $215 | $235 |
| 2 Weeks | $140 | $150 | $430 | $470 |
| 3 Weeks | $210 | $225 | $645 | $705 |
| 4 Weeks | $275 | $295 | $840 | $920 |
| Extra Week | $65 | $70 | $195 | $215 |
Small Group Classes (4 hours/day)
| Antigua, Guatemala |
Cusco, Peru |
San Jose, Costa Rica |
Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Week | $140 | $150 | $430 | $470 |
| 2 Weeks | $280 | $300 | $860 | $940 |
| 3 Weeks | $420 | $450 | $1,290 | $1,410 |
| 4 Weeks | $550 | $590 | $1,670 | $1,830 |
| Extra Week | $130 | $140 | $390 | $430 |
Private Classes (1 hour/day)
| Antigua, Guatemala |
Cusco, Peru |
San Jose, Costa Rica |
Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Week | $70 | $75 | $215 | $235 |
| 2 Weeks | $140 | $150 | $430 | $470 |
| 3 Weeks | $210 | $225 | $645 | $705 |
| 4 Weeks | $275 | $295 | $840 | $920 |
| Extra Week | $65 | $70 | $195 | $215 |
Private Classes (2 hours/day)
| Antigua, Guatemala |
Cusco, Peru |
San Jose, Costa Rica |
Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Week | $140 | $150 | $430 | $470 |
| 2 Weeks | $280 | $300 | $860 | $940 |
| 3 Weeks | $420 | $450 | $1,290 | $1,410 |
| 4 Weeks | $550 | $590 | $1,670 | $1,830 |
| Extra Week | $130 | $140 | $390 | $430 |
Private Classes (4 hours/day)
| Antigua, Guatemala |
Cusco, Peru |
San Jose, Costa Rica |
Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Week | $275 | $295 | $725 | $795 |
| 2 Weeks | $550 | $590 | $1,450 | $1,590 |
| 3 Weeks | $825 | $885 | $2,175 | $2,385 |
| 4 Weeks | $995 | $1,095 | $2,595 | $2,995 |
| Extra Week | $195 | $225 | $595 | $695 |
Super Intensive (4 hours group + 2 hours private)
| Antigua, Guatemala |
Cusco, Peru |
San Jose, Costa Rica |
Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Week | $275 | $295 | $725 | $795 |
| 2 Weeks | $550 | $590 | $1,450 | $1,590 |
| 3 Weeks | $825 | $885 | $2,175 | $2,385 |
| 4 Weeks | $995 | $1,095 | $2,595 | $2,995 |
| Extra Week | $195 | $225 | $595 | $695 |
STUDY ABROAD
Fees include accommodation in host family private room with breakfast and dinner 7 days/week. See Academic Calendar for short-term, semester, and other class formats.
| Programs | Antigua, Guatemala |
Cusco, Peru |
San Jose, Costa Rica |
Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring or Fall – Term I (3 Weeks) |
– | $1,975 | – | – |
| Spring or Fall – Term II (3 Weeks) |
– | $1,975 | – | – |
| Spring or Fall – Term III (3 Weeks) |
– | – | – | $2,095 |
| Spring or Fall – Term IV (3 Weeks) |
– | – | – | $2,095 |
| Winter Term 2 Weeks |
– | – | – | $1,885 |
| Summer Term I 4 Weeks |
$1,595 | $1,595 | $1,995 | – |
| Summer Term II 4 Weeks |
$1,595 | $1,595 | $1,995 | – |
| Country Jumper (Spring or Fall) 14 Weeks |
$8,125 | |||
TEEN SUMMER CAMP
Fees include all tours and social activities, host family accommodations, breakfast, lunch, dinner, 7 days/week, private transportation to/from all activities, and much more! Participants may join for 1 to 3 weeks.
| Dates | Antigua, Guatemala |
Cusco, Peru |
San Jose, Costa Rica |
Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28-June to 06-July | – | – | – | $2,395 |
| 06-July to 12–July | – | – | $1,995 | – |
| 12-July to 20-July | – | – | – | $2,395 |
Apply now and take advantage of travel grants to make your Spanish Camp program more affordable!
1 Week = $100 travel grant
2 Weeks = $200 travel grant
3 Weeks = $300 travel grant
ADVENTURE & CULTURE
Fees include accommodation in host family shared room with breakfast and dinner 7 days/week. Adventure & Culture programs begin every Sunday year-round.
| Programs | Antigua, Guatemala |
Cusco, Peru |
San Jose, Costa Rica |
Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Adventure | $935 | $795 | $1,095 | $795 |
| Volunteer Adventure | $1,675 | $1,535 | $1,945 | – |
| Surf School | $995 | $695 | – | $595 |
| Scuba Certification | – | $945 | – | $945 |
| Scuba Discovery Course | – | $450 | – | $215 |
| Culinary Tour | $1,495 double occupancy |
$2,495 double occupancy |
– | – |
GAP YEAR
Fees include accommodation in host family private room with breakfast and dinner 7 days/week. Gap year programs begin every Monday year-round and combine travel, Spanish, community service, and skill building courses.
| Programs | Antigua, Guatemala |
Cusco, Peru |
San Jose, Costa Rica |
Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Weeks | $4,495 | $4,495 | $6,995 | $6,995 |
| 24 Weeks | $6,995 | $6,995 | $8,995 | $8,995 |
| Country Jumper 12 Weeks |
$4,995 | |||
| Country Jumper 24 Weeks |
$8,995 | |||
| Build your own | Contact us | |||
HOUSING & ACCOMODATIONS
Host Family accommodations include breakfast and dinner 7 days/week. Hostels and Hotels include breakfast only. For all other accommodations, meals are not included. Apartments are furnished and equipped with WiFi.
Host Family – Shared Room
| Destination | Daily | Weekly | 4 Weeks | Extra Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua, Guatemala | $28 | $165 | $625 | $155 |
| Cusco, Peru | $28 | $165 | $625 | $155 |
| San Jose, Costa Rica | $34 | $200 | $760 | $190 |
| Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica | $34 | $200 | $760 | $190 |
Host Family – Private Room
| Destination | Daily | Weekly | 4 Weeks | Extra Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua, Guatemala | $33 | $195 | $740 | $185 |
| Cusco, Peru | $33 | $195 | $740 | $185 |
| San Jose, Costa Rica | $42 | $250 | $950 | $240 |
| Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica | $42 | $250 | $950 | $240 |
Private bathrooms are available for an additional charge.
Student Residence – Shared Room
| Destination | Daily | Weekly | 4 Weeks | Extra Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua, Guatemala | $34 | $200 | $760 | $190 |
| Cusco, Peru | $34 | $200 | $760 | $190 |
| San Jose, Costa Rica | $45 | $265 | $1,005 | $255 |
| Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica | $45 | $265 | $1,005 | $255 |
Student Residence – Private Room
| Destination | Daily | Weekly | 4 Weeks | Extra Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua, Guatemala | $42 | $250 | $950 | $240 |
| Cusco, Peru | $42 | $250 | $950 | $240 |
| San Jose, Costa Rica | $58 | $345 | $1,310 | $330 |
| Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica | $58 | $345 | $1,310 | $330 |
Private Apartments
| Destination | Daily | Weekly | 4 Weeks | Extra Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua, Guatemala | – | – | $795 | – |
| Cusco, Peru | – | – | $695 | – |
| San Jose, Costa Rica | – | – | $895 | – |
| Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica | – | – | $795 | – |
Hostel – Shared Room
| Destination | Daily | Weekly 6 nights |
Extra Week 7 nights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua, Guatemala | $20 | $120 | $140 |
| Cusco, Peru | $15 | $90 | $105 |
| San Jose, Costa Rica | $25 | $150 | $175 |
| Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica | $35 | $210 | $245 |
Hostel – Private Room
| Destination | Daily | Weekly 6 nights |
Extra Week 7 nights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua, Guatemala | $35 | $210 | $245 |
| Cusco, Peru | $35 | $210 | $245 |
| San Jose, Costa Rica | $50 | $300 | $350 |
| Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica | $60 | $360 | $420 |
Hotel
| Destination | Daily | Weekly 6 nights |
Extra Week 7 nights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua, Guatemala | $85 | $510 | $595 |
| Cusco, Peru | $80 | $480 | $560 |
| San Jose, Costa Rica | $65 | $390 | $455 |
| Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica | $95 | $570 | $665 |
Prices above are representative only. Final tuition costs vary based on itinerary, housing preferences, tours, and transportation.
Note that special projects may incur surcharges. Academic credit through our official School of Record requires additional paid tuition.
Please contact us for exact program pricing.
