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.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 9-12, PG
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $73,800
- Average class size: 6 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School News
- Spotlight on a School: New Summit Academy Costa Rica - 11/14/2024New Summit Academy Costa Rica was recently featured as a unique high school study abroad option in School Management Plus, a leading platform for independent school news.
Top Rankings
New Summit Academy Costa Rica ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 280 schools) for:
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School Overview
Definition of Terms | 2024 School Data
New Summit Academy Costa Rica
School Focus
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
9-12, PG
School Type
ADD/ADHD Support
Supports Learning Differences (LD)
Dual Language Immersion Program
Secondary Immersion Language
Spanish
Religious Affiliation
Year Founded
2005
Campus Size
7 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
24 students
% Students Boarding
100%
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
Classroom Dress Code
Average Class Size
6 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
ESL Courses Offered
No
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
80%
Summer Program Offered
Tuition Cost
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$73,800
(Tuition for minimum enrollment period. Need-based financial aid available.)
(Tuition for minimum enrollment period. Need-based financial aid available.)
Merit Scholarships Offered
Acceptance Rate
Application Deadline
None / Rolling
Director of Admissions
Heather Tracy, Ed.D.
Adam Beeson, MA
Adam Beeson, MA
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
1
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
36
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Backcountry Club, Climbing Club, Cooking Club, Current Events, Film Club, Fishing Club, Gardening Club, History Club, Scuba Club, Skate Club, Student Council, Surf Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Culinary Arts, Digital Music Production, Documentary Filmmaking, Graffiti Art, Guitar, Keyboard, Music Studio, Percussion, Photography, Visual Arts, Vocals
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Basketball, Cross Country, Crossfit, Disc Golf, Flag Football, Mountain Biking, Personal Training, Rock Climbing, Skateboarding, Soccer, Surfing, Ultimate Frisbee, Yoga
Backcountry Club, Climbing Club, Cooking Club, Current Events, Film Club, Fishing Club, Gardening Club, History Club, Scuba Club, Skate Club, Student Council, Surf Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Culinary Arts, Digital Music Production, Documentary Filmmaking, Graffiti Art, Guitar, Keyboard, Music Studio, Percussion, Photography, Visual Arts, Vocals
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Basketball, Cross Country, Crossfit, Disc Golf, Flag Football, Mountain Biking, Personal Training, Rock Climbing, Skateboarding, Soccer, Surfing, Ultimate Frisbee, Yoga
School Notes
- Since 2005, New Summit has been helping students build healthier relationships with themselves and others, enhance motivation to set and reach goals, and become more resourceful global citizens.
- Campus: New Summit Academy's 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.
- Academics: with small class sizes and individualized supportive advising teams, the school nurtures well-rounded individuals equipped with the competence and confidence to thrive in an ever-evolving world. 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: executive functioning skill development is facilitated by an advising team that works closely with each student 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.
- Arts and Creativity: New Summit Academy's music studio hosts a variety of musical instruments and digital music software as well as recording equipment for students to jam or record and mix their music. The film studio is updated with the latest film and photography editing software to facilitate the school's documentary filmmaking and photography classes. Culinary and visual arts facilities allow for a wide range of creative pursuits.
- Cultural Immersion: Spanish and cultural immersion are key components of learning at New Summit Academy, with service projects, community events, recreation, and the homestay program developing global competencies and cross-cultural communication skills. The school's multicultural community is representative of life at an international boarding school, with faculty and staff coming from countries like the United States, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Argentina, Trinidad and Tobago, and the Dominican Republic, to name a few.
- Adventure and Travel: through the school's signature Aventura program, students embark on weeklong national park adventure trips, nature-based outings and international culture travel to destinations like Panama, and they leave New Summit Academy with professional certifications such as Wilderness First Aid and scuba diving. From lowland jungles to cool mountain cloud forest, Costa Rica's diverse landscapes and rich biodiversity create the perfect backdrop for experiential education.
- Student Life: the peer-elected student council meets with school directors each week to discuss community affairs, advocate on behalf of their classmates and plan for weekend recreation. The school's student-led clubs manage their own budgets and coordinate long weekends for surfing, scuba diving, cooking, film and more.
- Social-Emotional Growth: students are supported by their advising teams, which include a therapist, therapist assistant, an academic advisor and student life mentors. Therapists work afternoons and evenings and attend recreational activities and school trips to guide the milieu and build rapport with students. A range of individual counseling, group counseling and family work is available at New Summit Academy.
- Graduates: upon graduation, some students transition back home to complete high school, others to more traditional boarding schools, and many to college or university. The school's goal is to support each student in the best path for their future.
- Costa Rica: named "The Friendliest Country in the World" and consistently ranked one of the happiest countries on the planet, Costa Rica's history as a peaceful nation has nurtured an environment centered on warmth and acceptance. 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.
- New Summit Academy Costa Rica accreditations: Boarding Schools' Association (BSA), Cognia, Pani
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does New Summit Academy Costa Rica cost?
New Summit Academy Costa Rica's tuition is approximately $73,800 for boarding students.
What sports does New Summit Academy Costa Rica offer?
New Summit Academy Costa Rica offers 1 interscholastic sports: Intramural Sports Only.
What is New Summit Academy Costa Rica's ranking?
New Summit Academy Costa Rica ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Small student body (number of students), High percentage of boarding students, Small average class sizes and Low student:teacher ratio.
When is the application deadline for New Summit Academy Costa Rica?
The application deadline for New Summit Academy Costa Rica is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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