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A Waldorf-inspired school
in Costa Rica

The Gaia School of Costa Rica is a community of people committed to fostering a joy of learning and a deep connection to Mother Nature. We offer a rigorous educational approach in which the unfolding of each student's unique gifts is recognized and developed through a holistic and developmentally appropriate curriculum. Our graduates are inspired and empowered to pursue their passions and gain the skills needed to have a positive impact on the world.

Explore our Educational Program

Is a time when daily activities unfold in an unhurried, natural way, following a consistent rhythm and routine.

Early Childhood

Includes Grades 1 through 5, a stage of childhood where learning deepens and strong academic foundations are formed.

Lower‌ School‌

Includes Grades 6 through 8, a developmental stage where students stand at the threshold of adolescence.

Middle‌ Sch‌ool

In the early stages of strategic planning for what will become our High School program.

High‌‌ Scho‌ol

Voices from Our Families

“When we first learned about this school, what struck us most was the quality of the education and the values it promotes. We wanted our daughter not only to receive academic knowledge, but also to grow as an integral person, with strong principles and clear goals. And here we found exactly that”.

Parent of a 1st grader

“Our experience as part of the school community has been very positive. We have felt welcomed and supported by the teachers and other families, in an environment where our daughter feels safe and motivated to learn”.

Parent of a 3rd grader

“From the very beginning, we knew that another way of educating was possible. When we found Gaia, we felt that at last we had discovered what we had been searching for a school that understands that pressure and competition do not support growth, but instead promotes curiosity, movement, and community life”.

Parent of a 5th grader

“The changes in my children have been remarkable. They go happily to school every morning, without pressure or fear. They have developed a deep respect for nature, know how to create with their hands and imagination, and feel more confident both socially and emotionally. For me, as a mother, mornings are completely different: my children wake up excited to go to school, something that fills me with joy”.

Parent of a 2nd and 4th grader

Strategic Vision

Gaia School is growing with a clear long-term vision: to become a globally recognized bilingual K–12 school rooted in nature-based education. Over the coming years, we plan to expand our programs, campus, and community while remaining grounded in the values that define Gaia—academic excellence, connection to nature, health, community, and inclusiveness.

Our strategic plan includes the development of middle and high school programs, a regenerative campus that integrates learning with the natural landscape, and expanded opportunities in environmental science, the arts, and hands-on learning.

By combining strong academics with emotional intelligence, ecological stewardship, and real-world skills, Gaia aims to graduate young people who are not only prepared for university and careers, but also capable of contributing meaningfully to their communities and the planet.