Welcome to Secoya Learning Center
Embracing Secoya: Our Vision for Learning
Named after the towering sequoia trees, which symbolize strength and resilience, Secoya Learning Center provides a nurturing learning environment in the Osa Peninsula that encourages children to grow tall and strong in both mind and spirit. Inspired by nature’s wisdom, we set out to build a Costa Rica education model that combines hands-on learning with real-world experiences through a unique curriculum.
The Journey Behind the School
We are a family of four who relocated from Canada to the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica in 2022 with the vision of creating a unique educational environment for our children. Our goal was to move away from traditional schooling and provide them with opportunities for growth that extend beyond typical Costa Rica education. We wanted to ensure our children could develop academically, socially, physically, creatively, and emotionally, while exploring a unique curriculum that fosters well-rounded development beyond the usual classroom experience offered by private schools. This approach allows them to experience the world differently.
A New Way of Looking at Education
We founded our school, the Secoya Learning Center, to provide children with a recognized education in Costa Rica, specifically on the beautiful Osa Peninsula. As a family-run business supporting other families, we strive to ensure that each child is truly seen, heard, and valued. Our unique curriculum helps every student reach their full potential—not just academically, but also culturally, artistically, and physically. Our immersive and tailored approach offers more than just traditional academics; it creates a truly global learning experience that fosters a lifelong love of learning.
Discover our Unique Curriculum
Canadian Curriculum
Costa Rican Geography
Costa Rican Geography
We are committed to helping your child achieve nationally recognized qualifications through our unique curriculum at the Secoya Learning Center, ensuring a smooth transition back to traditional schools or when applying to universities around the world, including those in Costa Rica education and the Osa Peninsula.
Costa Rican Geography
Costa Rican Geography
Costa Rican Geography
Nature studies at the Secoya Learning Center in Costa Rica education connect students to the incredible environment of the Osa Peninsula while teaching them how to care for and protect their world through a unique curriculum.
Singapore Maths
Singapore Maths
Singapore Maths
Strengthening problem-solving and critical-thinking skills is an essential foundation for any child’s success in future higher education, particularly in diverse educational environments like those found in Costa Rica education. In places such as the Osa Peninsula, private schools like the Secoya Learning Center offer a unique curriculum that fosters these vital skills.
Calvert Method
Singapore Maths
Singapore Maths
Combining structure and creativity, the Costa Rica education system, particularly in the Osa Peninsula, fosters independent learning, self-discipline, and a lifelong curiosity for knowledge through its unique curriculum offered at institutions like the Secoya Learning Center and other private schools.
A Living Campus for Growing Minds
Classrooms for Curious Learners
At Secoya Learning Center, our students benefit from thoughtfully designed workspaces, featuring various rooms for quiet focus and diverse learning areas that promote well-being. We recognize that every child flourishes in an environment that fosters curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning, which is essential in the context of Costa Rica education, especially in the beautiful Osa Peninsula. Our unique curriculum in private schools further enhances this enriching experience.
Learning beyond the Classroom
Our grounds at the Secoya Learning Center feature a purpose-built pool, jungle gym, and a vegetable garden, encouraging movement, exploration, and hands-on learning every day. Nestled in Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula, one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth, Secoya Learning offers an oceanfront setting where students thrive physically, emotionally, and academically through constant connection with the natural world, all while benefiting from a unique curriculum that enhances their education.
A School Open to the World
Guests from Around the World
Beyond official teachers, we welcome guest experts and volunteers from around the world who bring exciting skills, languages, and perspectives beyond what the official curriculum provides. At private schools like the Secoya Learning Center in the Osa Peninsula, these unique opportunities allow children to explore subjects and experiences not typically found in mainstream classrooms. This broadens their horizons and opens their minds to the endless possibilities, places, and careers that await them, enriching their Costa Rica education.
Nature Inspired Learning Space
Our school, Secoya Learning Center, offers immersive excursions into the jungle and to stunning waterfalls, providing students with hands-on experiences to understand the natural world. These adventures enrich their Costa Rica education by building knowledge of local ecosystems and fostering a sense of environmental responsibility. Located right on the beach in the heart of the Osa Peninsula, Secoya Learning collaborates with L.A.S.T to inspire students to protect sea turtles and become stewards of the planet through our unique curriculum.
