Future-Ready Education for Curious, Creative, Independent Learners
If your child feels bored, stressed, or disconnected from learning, they’re not alone. At NexGen Academy, kids learn by doing - building real projects, running their own small businesses, and exploring nature and technology side by side - all while getting personal attention in a small community steps from the beach and forest in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica.
Nexgen Academy | US-Accredited Private School Santa Teresa For Ages 9-17
“The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled.”
What parents say…
About learner agency
"My work Is more similar to NexGen than any school. I manage my own time, manage myself, I research things I don't know, I invest in what I'm interested in—and so do Nexgen’s students."
Jana, mother of a 8th grader
About our small community
"After struggling in other schools, he's happy to go to school now. This is a big difference."
Avi, father of a 5th grader
About Project-Based Learning
"He chose going to the school lab to work on his 3D printing project over hanging out with his friends on vacation. Something our family had never experienced."
Bianca, mother of a 7th grader
Many families are looking for an educational experience that goes beyond memorization, rigidity, and one-size-fits-all learning.
Discover how we are making school relevant to the modern ever-changing world.