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Education Abroad
Education is at the heart of the Monteverde Institute’s mission and plays a key role in our vision of a sustainable future...

2009 Courses
In partnership with universities and schools around the world, MVI runs approximately 25 education abroad programs a year. These include:

Sustainable Futures

Globalization and Community Health

Global-Local Challenges to Sustainability

Please see our complete list of courses
for 2009…

What is the Monteverde Institute?

The Monteverde Institute (MVI) is a member-governed Costa Rican not-for-profit association dedicated to education, applied research, and community engagement. Founded in 1986, MVI from its inception has facilitated place-based, experiential learning in education abroad, grounded in the environmental, social, economic and cultural realities of Monteverde communities…


	Partnering with MVI We are always interested in establishing new partnerships for study abroad, collaborative research, and local projects.. Here’s how		Internships, Volunteering, and other individual opportunities. MVI has opportunities for interns or volunteers who are self-funded. See more... See photos of current volunteer….

Spanish Language Instruction
MVI offers opportunities for Spanish language instruction in intensive format or as part of an education abroad course.

MVI also offers opportunities for Homestays with Costa Rican families which include a single room, 3 meals, laundry service and Spanish practice.

Research at MVI
MVI’s research focus reflects the complexities and richness of the Monteverde zone. Our priority areas include:

Water
Ecotourism
Conservation Biology
Land Use Planning and Sustainable Development
Community Health
Spanish Language and Culture

If you are interest in connecting to a current research project, exploring collaborative possibilities, or affiliating with MVI for your own research, here’s how

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As a community-based organization that supports local educational outreach, a publicly accessible library, research, and community programs – we need your help!

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