Sustainability & Innovation Center

Driving educational innovation and social transformation through purposeful education that develops visionary leaders.
 
Short Course:

Sustainability and Spanish Immersive Experience

Are you 14 to 17 years old and looking to learn new ways to create an impact on our planet? Join us for an unforgettable 14-day sustainability and Spanish immersive experience at the UWC Costa Rica campus! Enrollment is open for our first UWC Short Course, beginning July 1st.
 

Campus Rentals

Our rental model is a flexible and easy-access program for educational or volunteering groups seeking a one-step facility system worldwide.

Complementary services available:
 

Santa Ana Campus

Residences, Classrooms, and Indoor & Outdoor Learning & Recreation Spaces in the city's heart.
 

San Isidro Campus

A state-of-the-art learning center embedded in nature. Available starting August, 2026.
 

Educational Programs

Designed to equip individuals with the knowledge, skills, and innovative mindset necessary to drive social transformation through sustainability experiences and social entrepreneurship.
 

Are you looking to study abroad?

Faculty-led and study-abroad programs enrich students’ academic journeys through immersive global experiences, including internships and research opportunities. These experiences connect learners with diverse cultures and communities and foster personal and educational growth.
 

Are you a UWC Global Alumni?

The Global Impact Academy is a vibrant educational platform that empowers changemakers within the UWC community, following UWC Costa Rica’s mission, principles, and values.
 

Are you a local educator?

Through workshops, camps, and hands-on projects, local students engage in experiential learning experiences that empower them to tackle real-world challenges.
 

Study Abroad in Costa Rica!

Embark on experiential educational learning immersed in nature and diverse communities. The Sustainability & Innovation Center offers educational experiences for everyone in a country deeply committed to sustainability and peace.
 

Learn from Nature

Costa Rica holds 6.5% of the world's biodiversity, offering unlimited learning opportunities embedded in nature.

Learn from Each Other

The happiest country in Latin America, with no army, constantly learning from local and indigenous communities, its flora, and fauna.

Learn for a Lifetime

Costa Rica sets a standard on sustainability, following a country-wide decarbonization plan by 2050.

 

UWC Costa Rica: Leaders in Experiential Learning

The Sustainability & Innovation Center is part of UWC Costa Rica, a two-year residential pre-university program focused on achieving the IBDP Diploma through an experiential learning model. For over 18 years, UWC Costa Rica has led innovative education, promoting diversity and accessibility within its community.
 
 
Our mission: To cultivate in young people the passion and ability to serve humanity and our planet—learning from nature and from each other for a lifetime.

San José, Costa Rica. 10901.
+506 2282 5609 | info@uwccostarica.org

 
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