Real World School
Redefined learning with a project-based, personalized approach that empowers every student to thrive. Supported by state-of-the-art, proprietary technology, we track each child’s progress and help teachers design tailored educational programs.
The school’s curriculum integrates social-emotional development, built around seven core qualities: appreciation, authentic expression, dedication, curiosity, empathy, biocare, and awareness. It also fosters collaborative learning, preparing students for real-life challenges.
By connecting the international community within the local, we nurture global citizens attuned to their environment and humanity.
Real motivation
Ask a child to divide apples on a worksheet and watch their attention drift within seconds. Ask that same child to build something they care about, and mathematics becomes essential rather than assigned. At Real World School, every project is reverse-engineered to cover the curriculum while building an entrepreneurial spirit that no textbook can teach. The school combines the Costa Rican national curriculum with international benchmarks and standardised assessments, providing students with a strong academic foundation while preparing them for an international future.
Surrounded by a truly biodiverse environment, the campus exists in harmony with nature. It is the perfect classroom for holistic development, having a positive impact on academic results, attention restoration, stress-levels, and overall mental wellbeing. Rivers, forests, and local ecosystems are part of how students learn. Here, learning in nature is a regular part of school life and not simply an occasional field trip.
Simon Rodriguez, Director of Real World School, brings a decade of consultancy in innovative education projects to the role, along with a genuine gift for progressive methodology. His leadership makes the educational journey both enlightening and inspiring for the whole community.
Real World School 2026/27
The school is located in San Mateo de Alajuela, Costa Rica, helping each child find their talents in a creative, sustainable environment. The school currently educates over 100 students from pre school to secondary, with an even split of Spanish and English native speakers. 40 percent of the students are Costa Rican, and international students from over 20 nationalities make up 60 percent of enrollment. Interested in learning more? Visit realworldschool.com
Results
Real World School is located in San Mateo de Alajuela. It is designed to help each child to find their own talents and develop their potential in a creative and sustainable environment. The school is currently successfully educating children from 18 months to 18 years old.
Results
Real World School is located in San Mateo de Alajuela. It is designed to help each child to find their own talents and develop their potential in a creative and sustainable environment. The school is currently successfully educating children from 18 months to 18 years old.
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