Fast Facts

Therapeutic Services

Individual therapy at least 1 hour / week, often more
Group therapy 1-3 hours a week with thematic groups
Weekly update calls between advisors and parents
Zoom calls scheduled around 30 min/week (or more) between students and family members
Conference coaching calls with students, therapist, and parents as scheduled
New family workshop (typically 1-3 months after enrollment) in person
Transition family workshop (typically 6-8 weeks before graduation) in person (or virtually)
Therapist Case Load Average = 6 to 8
Therapeutic Philosophy: Humanistic, holistic, integrative, empowering, family systems, process-based, growth mindset & skill development
Psychiatrist services available at extra cost per appointment
Full time nurse and medical coordinator on staff

Grades 9-12
U.S. College Prep
Year round schooling that mirrors U.S. system - 5 terms per year (1.25 year long course credits / year)
Number of Teachers = 5 full time + part-time arts + Academic Director + Certified College Counselor
Class Sizes = 1 to 12 students per class
Classes Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 2:55pm with breaks every 2 hours for snacks / rest
Technology: Each student has a designated Chromebook for academic work (mostly offline but regularly synching G Suite for Education accounts and research).
College Counseling offered on site for additional price
Tutoring included in tuition
Academic Philosophy: Strengths-based approaches with Challenge-Based Learning to develop PROPS and 21st Century skills.

Weekend recreational activities often integrating service, nature, and classroom projects
Physical education (team and individual sports) & personal training
Student-led clubs
Empowered, Peer-Elected Student Government
Integrated Aventuras (4 per year, mandatory for all students)
Recreational Aventuras during school breaks (for students who do not go home during break)
Cultural Immersion program = Besides regular integration and activities in our local hometown, we offer cultural immersion outings, integration of cultural immersion into integrated school projects, and the Home stay program for students who are interested.
Personal Technology: offline personal music device from day 1 + gradually increasing access to personal internet time (including eventual check out and check in of personal smart phone with wifi access)

Since 2005, New Summit Academy has enrolled more than 650 young men.
Our staff retention is one of the best in the field.
- 32% of our current staff joined NSA before or during 2010.
- 75% of our current staff joined before or during 2015.
- We create a home away from home for our students and their families.

Ages 14-18
All Male
Length of Stay = 6 month commitment
Range of Stay = 6-15 months
Average Length of Stay = 9 months
Maximum capacity = 32 students on NSA's campus
- Ideal enrollment of 24 students total on campus
Rolling Admissions
English-speaking

Small town (population 25,000) in mountainous area. 1 hour from the beach, 30 minutes from Juan Santamaria (code SJO) airport near San Jose
Privately owned 7 acre campus full of gardens, green areas, fruit trees, plants, birds, and the occasional visiting troop of monkeys :)
4 dorm houses: Each dorm house consists of 2 rooms (4 students each) with shared porch, college-style bathroom and laundry room.
Academic Building; 5 classrooms, 1 academic resource room & large common area for events
Music & Documentary Film Studio
Administrative building with gym, lounge areas, kitchen, dining hall, and offices
Student Club House with student kitchen, computer/internet area, therapist offices, TV room, and pool & ping pong area.
Transition House off site for up to 9 students (inactive)

Private ownership (5 founders) - Owners on site
Employees are a mix of local Costa Ricans and US employees with other nationalities represented.
All employees undergo background checks
No official religious affiliation, but spiritual connectedness supported and encouraged
Billing / Finances:Tuition paid monthly
Last month's tuition deposit required at enrollment
Ancillary Account deposit required
Visa Fee Required. Custody remains with legal guardians but student visa paperwork requires signing limited Power of Attorney documents for emergencies
Insurance reimbursement for therapy and/or medical appointments depends on family insurance plan
Scholarship Fund provides around $50,000 a year in scholarships. Application required. 12+ month commitment required.
Young adult gap year program The Bridge Costa Rica

Transition Program = Specific workshops, transition planning and groups related to transition (for students graduating the program)