PROGRAMS TUITION
& FEES
AFFORDABLE, TRANSPARENT, AND COMPETITIVE
Maximo Nivel is an educational travel organization. We are organized as a social enterprise—we are a “for-profit doing good.” This means we are transparent, competitive, and provide you with the most affordable prices.
Maximo Nivel invests a great deal of time and money in program management. This includes our home-base services and 24/7 support. We also continually monitor in-field conditions to ensure your safety. A lot goes into building our project network, recruiting, and managing logistics such as airport pick-up, accommodations, meals, government relations, emergency plans, and so on.
UNIVERSITY ABROAD
| Programs | Antigua, Guatemala |
Cusco, Peru |
San Jose, Costa Rica |
Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester 14 Weeks |
$4,995 | $4,995 | $6,995 | $7,495 |
| Winter Term 3 Weeks |
$1,095 | $1,095 | – | $2,495 |
| Spring Semester 14 Weeks |
$4,995 | $4,995 | $6,995 | $7,495 |
| Summer Term I 4-5 Weeks |
$2,195 | $2,395 | – | $3,595 |
| Summer Term II 4-5 Weeks |
$2,195 | $2,395 | $3,395 | – |
| Freshman Semester |
$4,995 | $4,995 | $6,995 | – |
Fees include accommodation in host family private room. 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.
See Academic Calendar for short-term, semester, and other class formats.
INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIPS
| Programs | Antigua, Guatemala |
Cusco, Peru |
San Jose, Costa Rica |
Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Week Practicum |
$1,495 | $1,525 | $1,925 | – |
| 8 Week Internship |
$2,195 | $2,245 | $2,895 | – |
| Extra Week | $175 | $185 | $235 | – |
Fees include accommodation in host family private room. Internships begin every Monday year-round and according to the Academic Calendar.
TEFL CERTIFICATION
| Programs | Antigua, Guatemala |
Cusco, Peru |
San Jose, Costa Rica |
Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onsite TEFL Certification |
$1,400 | $1,600 | – | $1,700 |
| Hybrid TEFL Certification |
$1,100 | $1,300 | – | $1,400 |
| Online TEFL Certification |
$495 | $495 | – | $495 |
| Specialized Courses |
$395 | $395 | – | $395 |
For TEFL course dates click here. For accommodation options click here.
VOLUNTEER ABROAD
| Programs | Antigua, Guatemala |
Cusco, Peru |
San Jose, Costa Rica |
Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Week | $645 | $645 | $695 | – |
| 2 Weeks | $875 | $875 | $975 | – |
| 3 Weeks | $1,065 | $1,065 | $1,255 | $1,325 |
| 4 Weeks | $1,255 | $1,255 | $1,495 | $1,595 |
| Extra Week | $150 | $150 | $185 | $185 |
Volunteer abroad programs begin every Monday year-round and according to the Academic Calendar. A $65/week surcharge applies to special projects.
Fees include accommodation in host family shared room.
VOLUNTEER + SPANISH
| Programs | Antigua, Guatemala |
Cusco, Peru |
San Jose, Costa Rica |
Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2+2 Program: 2 weeks Spanish + 2 week Volunteer (4 weeks) |
$1,240 | $1,295 | $1,995 | $2,195 |
| 4+4 Program: 4 weeks Spanish + 4 week Volunteer (8 weeks) |
$2,175 | $2,315 | $3,445 | $3,820 |
| Weekly Spanish add-on (2-hour group) |
$45 | $65 | $150 | $170 |
| Weekly Spanish add-on (4-hour group) |
$90 | $130 | $300 | $340 |
| Additional week Volunteer only |
$200 | $200 | $235 | $235 |
| Additional week Spanish only (4 hours group + housing) |
$255 | $295 | $500 | $540 |
Fees include accommodation in host family shared room.
SPANISH IMMERSION
Small Group Classes (2HRS/DAY)
| Atigua Guatemala |
Cusco Peru |
San Jose Costa Rica |
Manuel Antonio Costa Rica |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Week | $55 | $70 | $175 | $195 |
| 2 Weeks | $110 | $140 | $350 | $390 |
| 3 Weeks | $165 | $210 | $525 | $585 |
| 4 Weeks | $195 | $270 | $615 | $690 |
| Extra Week | $45 | $65 | $150 | $170 |
Small Group Classes (4HRS/DAY)
| Atigua Guatemala |
Cusco Peru |
San Jose Costa Rica |
Manuel Antonio Costa Rica |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Week | $110 | $140 | $350 | $390 |
| 2 Weeks | $220 | $280 | $700 | $780 |
| 3 Weeks | $330 | $420 | $1,050 | $1,170 |
| 4 Weeks | $390 | $540 | $1,230 | $1,380 |
| Extra Week | $90 | $130 | $300 | $340 |
Super Intensive (4HR Group + 2HR Private)
| Atigua Guatemala |
Cusco Peru |
San Jose Costa Rica |
Manuel Antonio Costa Rica |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Week | $180 | $265 | $615 | $690 |
| 2 Weeks | $360 | $530 | $1,230 | $1,380 |
| 3 Weeks | $540 | $795 | $1,845 | $2,070 |
| 4 Weeks | $650 | $915 | $2,145 | $2,445 |
| Extra Week | $160 | $225 | $535 | $610 |
Private Classes (1-3 HRS)
| Atigua Guatemala |
Cusco Peru |
San Jose Costa Rica |
Manuel Antonio Costa Rica |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Week | $11/hour | $14/hour | $35/hour | $39/hour |
| 2 Weeks | $11/hour | $14/hour | $35/hour | $39/hour |
| 3 Weeks | $11/hour | $14/hour | $35/hour | $39/hour |
| 4 Weeks | $9.75/hour | $13.50/hour | $30.75/hour | $34.50/hour |
| Extra Week | $9/hour | $13/hour | $30/hour | $34/hour |
Private Classes (4 HRS)
| Atigua Guatemala |
Cusco Peru |
San Jose Costa Rica |
Manuel Antonio Costa Rica |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Week | $180 | $265 | $615 | $690 |
| 2 Weeks | $360 | $530 | $1,230 | $1,380 |
| 3 Weeks | $540 | $795 | $1,845 | $2,070 |
| 4 Weeks | $650 | $915 | $2,145 | $2,445 |
| Extra Week | $160 | $225 | $535 | $610 |
TEEN SPANISH CAMP
| Dates | Antigua, Guatemala |
Cusco, Peru |
San Jose, Costa Rica |
Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 JULY – 07 JULY | – | – | – | $1,345 |
| 08 JULY – 14 JULY | – | – | $1,195 | – |
| 15 JULY – 21 JULY | – | – | – | $1,345 |
| 22 JULY – 28 JULY | – | – | $1,195 | – |
| 29 JULY – 04 AUGUST | – | – | – | $1,345 |
Spanish Camp is only available in Costa Rica. Program dates are 29 June – 04 August 2019. Participants may join for 1 to 5 weeks.
ADVENTURE & CULTURE
| Programs | Antigua, Guatemala |
Cusco, Peru |
San Jose, Costa Rica |
Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Adventure | $1,095 | $795 | $995 | $795 |
| Volunteer Adventure | $1,705 | $1,415 | $1,630 | $1,425 |
| Surf School | $695 | $695 | – | $495 |
| Scuba Certification | $825 | $695 | – | $825 |
| Yoga Certification | $3,395 | $2,795 | – | $3,595 |
| Culinary Tours | – | – | – | – |
Adventure & Culture programs begin every Sunday year-round. Fees include accommodation in host family shared room.
GAP YEAR
| Programs | Antigua, Guatemala |
Cusco, Peru |
San Jose, Costa Rica |
Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Weeks | $5,595 | $6,595 | $7,495 | $7,495 |
| Country Jumper | $7,945 | $7,945 | $7,945 | $7,945 |
GROUPS
For larger groups, we offer our “11th’ Person Discount”, which exempts each 11th person from the base program fees. For example, an 11 person group has 1 free basic program included; a 22 person group has 2 free basic programs included, and so on.
For groups registering early, you may qualify for a 5% Early Registration Discount. This discount only applies if your group is registered and paid in full at least 60 days prior to your program start date.
Special Group Leader Discounts are available to those natural born leaders out there who take the initiative and pull together interested group members and organize a trip with Maximo Nivel.
Save money on your group program! Contact us now for more details.
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 cable TV and WiFi. Student residences in Peru and Costa Rica are available for groups only.
Host Family – Shared Room
| Destination | Daily | Weekly | 4 Weeks | Extra Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, Costa Rica | $31 | $185 | $705 | $175 |
| Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica | $31 | $185 | $705 | $175 |
| Antigua, Guatemala | $25 | $150 | $570 | $140 |
| Cusco, Peru | $25 | $150 | $570 | $140 |
Host Family – Private Room
| Destination | Daily | Weekly | 4 Weeks | Extra Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, Costa Rica | $36 | $215 | $815 | $200 |
| Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica | $36 | $215 | $815 | $200 |
| Antigua, Guatemala | $30 | $175 | $665 | $165 |
| Cusco, Peru | $30 | $175 | $665 | $165 |
Private bathrooms are available for an additional charge.
Student Residence – Antigua, Guatemala
| Type | Daily | Weekly | 4 Weeks | Extra Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shared Room | $30 | $175 | $665 | $160 |
| Private Room | $38 | $225 | $855 | $210 |
Private Apartments
| Destination | Daily | Weekly | 4 Weeks | Extra Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, Costa Rica | – | – | $795 | – |
| Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica | – | – | $795 | – |
| Antigua, Guatemala | – | – | $795 | – |
| Cusco, Peru | – | – | $595 | – |
Hostel – Shared Room
| Destination | Daily | Weekly | 4 Weeks | Extra Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, Costa Rica | $14 | $85 | $340 | $100 |
| Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica | $20 | $110 | $440 | $130 |
| Antigua, Guatemala | $16 | $100 | $400 | $115 |
| Cusco, Peru | $10 | $65 | $260 | $75 |
Hostel – Private Room
| Destination | Daily | Weekly | 4 Weeks | Extra Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, Costa Rica | $42 | $240 | $960 | $275 |
| Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica | $46 | $265 | $1,060 | $310 |
| Antigua, Guatemala | $34 | $200 | $800 | $230 |
| Cusco, Peru | $30 | $170 | $680 | $200 |
Hotel
| Destination | Daily | Weekly | 4 Weeks | Extra Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, Costa Rica | $115 | $675 | $2,700 | $790 |
| Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica | $80 | $490 | $1,960 | $570 |
| Antigua, Guatemala | $80 | $490 | $1,960 | $570 |
| Cusco, Peru | $75 | $430 | $1,720 | $505 |
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.
TRANSPARENCY
Transparency is very important to us at Maximo Nivel. We do not charge fees for registration, credit cards, or international wires. We do not have any hidden program fees whatsoever. If you would like to better understand how your program fees are allocated, please feel free to contact us.
