More than a Standard Study Abroad Program for Middle School Students
Study Abroad for Teens in Costa Rica
Set in the beautiful country of Costa Rica, Surf Term is a five-week adventure for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders that’s physically, academically, and emotionally rigorous and fun.
What We Offer
Surf Term is a place teens can escape the strains, pains, and distractions of everyday life and take part in an alternative education program designed around accelerated learning, developing mastery in the ocean, building self-awareness, confidence, and leadership skills, and forming personal relationships that will last a lifetime.
Where We Are Located
Our program is located at the Nosara Beach Hostel in the village of Nosara on the Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica’s Pacific coast. In stark contrast to the standard American experience, this lush jungle wonderland moves at a slower pace and with a singular purpose: Pura Vida — pure & simple living.
Zero smartphones.
One life-changing adventure.
The Education
We embrace hybrid courses that combine the latest self-paced, adaptive learning platforms and Socratic, discussion-style education.
We also create authentic, real-world learning experiences. It all comes together in a program focused on six key courses developed by expert educators:
Intensive core Math via Khan Academy
Intensive core English via NoRedInk and Lexia
Hands-on, project-based Science & Social Studies
An 11-session group Leadership Course
A six-session course designed by Olympic Gold Medalist, Garrett Weber-Gale
The Surf
Our rigorous surf program gets teens off the couch and into the great outdoors for an invigorating and unforgettable experience, including:
A two-day intensive ocean life-saving course
20 coached surf sessions with world-class, expert instructors from Safari Surf School
Lessons tailored to any level of proficiency, from beginner to competitive
40 uncoached free surf sessions
Best of all, participants get a chance to explore and expand their physical and mental limits as they experience the deep fulfillment that comes from pursuing mastery of a single skill.
Contact us
We will respond within 48 hours to all your questions!
