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Learn in Academics

  • Cognia accredits NSA's USA college prep curriculum with courses in English, Math, Science, Humanities, and electives such as music, film and photography. 
  • Teacher-taught classes blend traditional scheduling (8:30am - 2:40pm) with nontraditional approaches to engage students in learning.
  • College counseling expertise and application preparation helps students prepare for their future. 
  • Innovative & individualized approaches to motivate and support students to become more confident, engaged life-long learners.
  • Honors challenges allow students to take on extra projects to dig deeper into areas of interest.

Personal Growth
  • Personal Growth guidance and support aids in the maturation process to help students learn skills and tools to problem-solve and self-govern.
  • Our team nurtures, empowers, and guides healthy identity development within a relationship-based community context.
  • We guide students in structured individualized goal-planning for their future and support them in the practice of processing their progress and following through with their goals. 
  • ​Families are an integral part of the process and can join Zoom parent support groups, sign up for one on one coaching, join their sons for in person workshops, and connect and learn on regular in-country visits and home visits. 

Explore in Experiential Education

  • Immersed in Costa Rica, opportunities to explore abound.
  • Off campus activities include service learning, optional homestay immersion experiences, cultural events & activities, fun recreation, and Spanish language development.
  • Certification courses (SCUBA, WFA, etc.) are offered regularly. 
  • We provide safe and engaging enrichment experiences that build skills, confidence and resilience.
  • ​Our signature Aventura program integrates academics, personal growth, and supportive immersion in nature and culture as we venture for a week at a time in Costa Rica and other international destinations.​

Live in a Dynamic Community
  • ​Our beautiful campus provides a healthy, relaxing atmosphere with classrooms, a club house, a gym, dining hall, dorms, and 6 acres of gardens and naturally beautiful green space.
  • Student Council manages activities calendars, student-led clubs, and their own budget for extra activities and campus improvements.
  • Students learn to manage technology rather than letting it manage them through balanced use of G Suite, Chromebooks, cell phones and internet. 
  • Personal Fitness & nutrition are an integral part of the student experience as they enjoy our campus gym and regular sports.
  • ​Whether playing pool in the club house or relaxing in a hammock on a dorm porch, NSA is a home away from home. The safe and supportive social environment is crucial to growth. 

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