Many of our students have received college credit for their studies at Pura Vida Language Institute. Most of these students come on their own and apply for credit independently at different universities in the U.S. , Canada and Europe .

This is usually the most economical option. Typically, students earn 1 credit for every 20 hrs. of language instruction. Earn 4 credits for each month and 12 credits for the semester.

In order to meet the requirements for credit we provide students and universities with the following documents:

Confirmation of enrollment

After completing the course: a certificate of attendance and a letter    stating the Spanish level and the type of course received.

A Transcript of their grades, including the total amount of hours    completed.

Usually, students who are applying for credit must first have approval from their university prior to beginning studies at Pura Vida Language Institute. Most institutions also require that students take a final exam and receive an evaluation of their work and progress during the course. However, each university or college has a somewhat different system for granting credit so if a student is interested in this option, we can work with their Spanish or Study Abroad department to set up a program that will meet their specific credit requirements.