New Summit Academy Costa Rica
Highlights
- Immersive Spanish language program
- Experiential learning in nature
- Personalized therapeutic support
Overview
Located in a beautiful mountain town in Costa Rica, New Summit Academy is an independent, year-round, supportive boarding school and study abroad experience for adolescent males (ages 14-18) who are in grades 9-12. Integrating college prep classes with cultural immersion, service projects, adventure trips and travel, New Summit offers an excellent environment for academic and social-emotional growth. An intentionally small learning community, New Summit works with up to 24 high school students who enroll for a minimum of 6 months. New Summit Academy students are bright, creative, and capable but may struggle with anxiety or depression, executive functioning, attention, self-confidence, identity or difficult social or family dynamics. Within this supportive boarding school, students build positive coping skills for their anxiety, adopt healthier lifestyles for their mood, and develop strategies to support their learning and executive functioning needs.
- from 14
- to 18 years old
Boys only
from 73,800 USD
Founded in 2005
3 different nationalities
24 students
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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.
Curriculum
Examinations
Language of instruction
Foreign languages taught
Accreditations
Cognia, Boarding Schools' Association (BSA), PANI Costa Rica
Tuition Fees for 2025
Learn more about New Summit Academy Costa Rica tuition fees for 2025, including general fee details and available scholarships.
Annual tuition fees
Annual tuition fees at New Summit Academy Costa Rica range from USD 73,800 to USD , depending on the student's grade level and program.
Scholarships
Scholarship information is not currently available. Please contact the school directly through this page to learn more.
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
Campus Facilities
Things to know
Enrollment phase
Rolling Admissions
Minimum Enrollment Duration
This school requires a minimum enrollment of 12 months, ensuring students have adequate time to benefit from the curriculum and educational experience.
Student Community
New Summit Academy Costa Rica welcomes a vibrant community of 24 students representing 3 different nationalities.
Health & safety
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.
Uniform
Students are not required to wear school uniforms.
Student-teacher ratio
4 : 1
Contact the school
How much does it cost to attend New Summit Academy Costa Rica?
Tuition fees for New Summit Academy Costa Rica range from 73800 to USD per year depending on the student’s grade and chosen program.
Does New Summit Academy Costa Rica offer scholarship programs for the year 2025?
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- Address: New Summit Academy, Alajuela Province, Atenas, Nueva Cumbre, Costa Rica
