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Great Boarding School for boys in High School! We looked at several in USA, this one was absolutely perfect! We worked with an educational consultant and were surprised that it was out of the country, but after doing research and meeting everyone there, it is top notch, supportive, caring, healthy environment, great activities from outdoor adventures kayaking, surfing, hiking, camping, waterfalls, to art, film, reading, academics, healthy food and so on! Nurtured my son with structure. He got a lot out of it and today he is grounded, great head on his shoulders, married and pursing his career.
It's been a year since my son graduated with his HS diploma from NSA's program. Reflecting on NSA and reasons why we chose this program:
1) their strong focus on family; 2) the five original owners are still running NSA for almost 20 years; 3) the International experience; 4) longevity of staff with little to no turnover.
Since graduating my son has done really well at focusing on healthier living and lifestyle choices and has tremendously improved regulation of his emotions. He says he "has the skills inside of him" that he learned while at NSA.
For our family, we're now better able to communicate, we're more mindful and intentional in how we interact with each other, we're all more accountable for ourselves and for our own self growth.
My parenting has also tremendously improved as a result of the work I did alongside my son at NSA. I've become less controlling, less fearful, have less anxiety. And, I have grown to have so much more compassion for my son.
NSA IS A "DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH". I will be forever grateful for the support and guidance they gave to my family during a challenging time. NSA feels like family to us, and always will!
New Summit Academy has provided me with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take a much needed break from my life. I've reflected on my tendencies, developed coping skills, spent so much time working through relationship struggles, and experiencing beautiful things every single day. But most importantly, I've planned. I've used my past experiences as a benchmark for where I never want to be again, and how to keep myself "in the green." I will never forget this year, and all of the people who helped me along the way.
- Luke, Class of 2024 - August 9, 2024Leaving the USA was the critical benefit for my son. He left the negative environment that was both triggering and enabling his poor choices and began to reset and rebuild in a safe and therapeutic environment.
- Parent of 2020 Graduate - June 22, 2024Costa Rica gives much more to write and talk and be proud of for years to come...to have lived abroad! For us it was no contest to choose NSA. The distance was not much different than flying out west from the east coast, and the NSA environment was worlds different in terms of freedom, warm and friendly, healthier food and outdoor space.
- Parent of 2019 Graduate - June 12, 2024All staff viewed students as worthy and capable young men and expectations were set accordingly. From the beginning, we were impressed with the professionalism, caring and experience of all the NSA staff. Communication was excellent regarding everything from coordinating visit logistics to updating us on our son's challenges and progress.
- Parent of 2022 Graduate - June 20, 2024
Located in a beautiful mountain town in Costa Rica, The Bridge is a unique blend of a gap program - offering cultural immersion, community service, language, adventure travel, and internship opportunities - and a supportive community - providing group and individual coaching as well as a strong sense of safety, support and guidance toward mastering skills for the adult world. ..(more)
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Our son spent a year (2022-23) at NSA and it was a life-transforming experience for him, helping him to develop important life and academic skills. The therapists, teachers, and staff are skilled and dedicated. The aventuras for students were amazing. It is an exceptional school.