More than 74% of Costa Rican university graduates speak English: where and how did they learn it?

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Costa Rica’s university graduates show strong English proficiency, with 74.4% reporting they can use the language. A large share learned outside formal university programs, including paid external courses and self-study through apps, books, and videos. The report says universities need to strengthen English instruction inside degree programs, especially as graduates seek more skills to stay competitive. It also notes that the study measured, for the first time, how artificial intelligence is affecting professionals in the country.

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