Study Abroad in San José: Academics

The academic program is comprised of Spanish language courses, Spanish specialized language courses, courses taught in English plus Latin American literature taught in Spanish. Students must take a Spanish language course but have the option of also taking one course taught in English or one literature course taught in Spanish.

Attendance

Attendance is mandatory and students are only allowed to have one excused absence. If a student is absent more than one day he/she will automatically fail the course and lose the academic credits.

Grades

No AIFS participant is permitted to take a course without receiving a letter grade. Pass/Fail grade options are not available.

Transcripts

Transcripts will be provided by Veritas University.