Nidia Gamboa and Wilbure James are the Director of the Spanish Language school(SEPA). They are graduates of International Relations degree program of the National University of Costa Rica. Nidia has a specialization in International Business and Wilbure has a specialization in Diplomacy.

Both have 12 years experience in the coordination of Spanish language programs and teaching. Nidia and Wilbure frequently collaborate with university groups from Norteamerica to study protected areas in Costa Rica.

Also, Nidia and Wilbure are the owners of a stunningly beautiful ecological lodge on the Osa Peninsula, near Corcovado National Park. In this setting Nidia and Wilbure made a conscious decision to devote time and energy to monitor and protect their environment. They developed and operate a community project for environmental protection.

Eight years ago they began work to protect Scarlet Macaws, one of the endangered bird species in Costa Rica.

Nidia volunteers as an inspector of flora and fauna (CONACOVIRENA) for the Ministry of Environment and Energy of Costa Rica. Also, Nidia has worked for the International Affairs Ministry, and the Embassy of Israel.

This Spanish language school operates "Study Abroad Programs" in agreement with two North American universities, one in Canada and one in the United states:

--THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BINGHAMTON( 28 Dec.2001)

---YORK UNIVERSITY TORONTO CANADA( 20 May 2000)