Nosara Playhouse
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Nosara, Costa Rica ยท Since 2012

Theater in Education

A private Montessori learning center for children ages 5โ€“14, where the performing arts, bold academics, and the magic of the Costa Rican jungle come together.

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Classrooms
5โ€“14
Ages Served
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English Instruction
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Nature-Based Learning
"We believe education should prepare children for life, not just the next exam or academic milestone."
โ€” The Nosara Playhouse Philosophy
About Us
A Journey for Every Age
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Ages 5โ€“6 ยท New 2026โ€“27
Foundation Class

Our newest offering โ€” a nurturing entry point where the youngest learners discover exploration, story, and community for the first time.

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Ages 6โ€“9 ยท Grades 1โ€“3
Lower Elementary

Hands-on learning through movement, music, and storytelling. Building the love of discovery from the ground up.

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Ages 9โ€“12 ยท Grades 4โ€“6
Upper Elementary

Deep dives into science, history, and the arts. Students collaborate on ambitious real-world projects in the jungle.

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Ages 12โ€“14 ยท Grades 7โ€“8
Middle Program

Rigorous, purposeful transition into adolescence โ€” preparing students for life with integrity, courage, and curiosity.

Beyond the Classroom
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Flagship Program
Theater in Education
Year-Round ยท All Ages
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Enrichment Class
Cinematography
Film in the Jungle
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Nature Program
Animals & Nature
Hands-On Science
Meet Our Animals
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Accreditation

Nosara Playhouse holds rigorous academic standards. Learn about our accreditation and how we meet and exceed international benchmarks.

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Ms. Carrie's Podcast

Hear directly from our founder about the Playhouse philosophy, Theater in Education, and what makes learning in Nosara unlike anywhere else.

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School Calendar

Download the 2025โ€“26 and 2026โ€“27 school calendars to plan your family's year and stay informed about performances and events.

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What We Believe
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We begin each day in community โ€” giving children space to speak, listen, reflect, and understand their feelings and each other.

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We learn through movement, music, storytelling, and play โ€” because the brain learns best when the whole body is engaged.

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Theater, music, and singing are powerful forms of education โ€” building confidence, empathy, communication, and courage.

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We study living things by observing them, building models, and exploring nature โ€” not only by reading about them.

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Character matters. Integrity, honesty, kindness, and responsibility are taught every day โ€” not as slogans, but as lived practice.

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We see each child as a unique character, worthy of deep attention, respect, and understanding โ€” not a score on a test.