New Summit Academy Costa Rica
Overview
- from 14
- to 18 years old
Boys only
2 different nationalities
- from 73800
- USD
24 students
Founded in 2005
Cognia, Boarding Schools' Association (BSA), PANI Costa Rica
Academics
Our academic program goes beyond traditional college preparation. With small class sizes and individualized supportive advising teams, we believe in nurturing well-rounded individuals equipped with the competence and confidence to thrive in an ever-evolving world. Our balanced schedule and 21st century curriculum is designed to engage students in rigorous studies while also cultivating a diverse set of perspectives and experiences that set graduates apart from their peers. Academic skill development is incorporated into each class, with larger projects broken down into smaller steps, hard skills integrated into lessons, and social skills gently guided by teacher and peer feedback.
Executive functioning skill development is facilitated by an advising team that works closely with each of our students to set quarterly goals and outline concrete, measurable actions to reach those goals. Students build and solidify techniques to initiate and monitor their work, to stay organized, to manage time and prioritize, to be resilient in the face of challenge, and to advocate for themselves when support or differentiation is needed.
Extra curricular
Our location in Costa Rica is no accident. Costa Rica is an experiential learner’s paradise. Because of the country’s strong environmental and educational values as well as its unparalleled natural resources, opportunities for experiential learning are limitless. From lowland jungles to cool mountain cloud forest, Costa Rica’s diverse landscapes and rich biodiversity create the perfect backdrop for experiential education.
Our Aventura program sends students to national parks, wildlife reserves, indigenous communities and many other fascinating places that encourage personal growth and learning. Each year, students immerse in the rich culture of an international destination like Panama or Peru. Students also become Wilderness First Aid certified and SCUBA certified so they can safely continue these pursuits after New Summit Academy.
Our student-led clubs manage their own budgets and coordinate long weekends for surfing, scuba diving, cooking, film and more. Each week, our peer-elected student council meets with school directors to discuss community affairs, advocate on behalf of their classmates and plan for weekend recreation. Thanks to a variety of nearby options, students can join specialized fitness classes or form sports teams like basketball and soccer to compete in tournaments and games in the community and at nearby schools.
New Summit Academy students are artists, photographers, filmmakers, linguists, philosophers, athletes and musicians. Our creative students engage in Arts and Elective classes and clubs and, in doing so, make use of our acoustically-designed music studio, recording and mixing room, our documentary film editing suite, culinary arts facilities, athletics and fitness offerings, and other interest-oriented activities.
Boarding
Our lush, seven-acre campus contains gardens and outdoor gathering spaces, four dormitory houses, a student clubhouse, an academic building with five classrooms, a well-equipped academic resource room and a large common space for community meetings and events. The administrative building houses staff offices as well as our gym, outdoor basketball court, dining hall and student lounge spaces.
Our music studio hosts a variety of musical instruments and digital music software as well as recording equipment for students to jam or record their music. The film studio is updated with the latest film editing software to facilitate our documentary filmmaking class.
With an abundance of green space, an outdoor basketball half-court, bouldering wall, disc golf course, weight and cardio gym, our campus is designed to facilitate healthy lifestyles.
Facilities
Dining room
Classrooms
Basketball court
Laundry
Arts room
Gym
Computer room
Music room
Science room
Fireplace
Tuition and fees per year
How much does it cost to go to New Summit Academy Costa Rica?
- from 73800
- USD
Day school tuition
Things to know
Rolling Admissions
How many students are in New Summit Academy Costa Rica?
24 students
- In total, New Summit Academy Costa Rica enrolls
- 24 students from
- 2 different nationalities.
Each year, Costa Rica ranks as a leading study abroad destination. The safety and security combined with the country’s rich cultural and biodiversity allows for adventure, service and experiential learning and nurtures healthy cross-cultural coming of age experiences. The campus is equipped with a full-time nurse and medical coordinator on site, along with contracted services from a local medical office. For additional care, English-speaking specialty hospitals are accessible within a 30-minute drive. The safety of students is prioritized with 24-hour supervision by a contracted security team, a security border surrounding the campus perimeter, and a front-entrance guard present around the clock. The school also has campus internal emergency guards who monitor the common area cameras, emergency procedures (including drills and inventory of emergency equipment), and documentation of attendance.
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