Holistic Education in Costa Rica
Pre-School, Elementary, Middle School, and High School in the Jungle!
Now Enrolling for 2027
Who We Are
Established in 2015, Life Project Education is a co-creative, community-based education center that empowers children, families, and educators to connect with our deeper humanity through transformational learning experiences that honor both the intellect and the intuitive spirit.
We are more than a school: we are a community center that supports whole family relocation, integration & transformation by inviting a community approach to nurturing our children and adolescents.
We offer a different approach
In addition to nurturing core academics beginning in grade 1, accredited through West River Academy while LPE pursues MSA/WASC accreditation, Life Project students are equally exposed to experiences that ignite emotional, social, artistic, moral, psychological, physical, aesthetic, creative, and intuitive layers of development.
Our alternative education model currently serves resident and seasonal families with children ages 4-17 (PreK-Grade 11).
A small group dynamic assures our students receive individualized attention and support in all content areas and we work closely with new families to ensure a seamless transition into our school and community.
Enrollment at Life Project Education also includes:
Nutrition: Daily mostly organic, vegetarian morning snack and lunch from the Life Project Cafe (billed as a separate monthly food fee)
Accreditation: Annual full-time students may optionally enroll in our USA grade-level accreditation partner, West River Academy for Grades 1-11.
Transportation: Optional shuttle from Platinillo, through Dominical, for an additional charge. Details are provided during enrollment.
Give Back: Seasonal Partnerships with local outreach programs, conservation initiatives, and a thriving scholarship program.
Student Counseling: We proudly offer an on-site holistic licensed clinical therapist/adolescent coach to support the delicate adolescent transition.
Peace of Mind: Our “out of the box” but “by the book” legal operations model ensures our longevity and integrity.
What We Offer
We offer an alternative, legally-compliant schooling option for local and seasonal families. The majority of our enrolled families are full-time residents who commit to a full academic school year with us. Priority goes to Costa Rican citizens and long-term residents, with a limited number of weekly places available for visiting families, pending space and alignment.
Inspired by wonder, a child’s learning journey begins as a vibrant & sacred unfolding, prioritizing exploration and imagination.
As intellectual capacity & curiosity grows, guided academics are introduced while continuing to honor and activate their innate motivations to create & explore.
Unfolding as independent, self-aware learners, our oldest students dive into more rigorous and sophisticated academic themes and social-emotional learning.
Who We Serve
Our center serves families who are full-time residents, seasonal visitors, local Costa Ricans, international expats, Wordschoolers, homeschoolers, & Lifeschoolers. Many of our children have transferred to our school from their home-country public or private schools, and for many, Life Project is their first formal schooling!
Despite the diverse geographical and educational backgrounds of our community, Life Project Education families align in a commitment to:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
EARTH GUARDIANSHIP
GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP
Why We’re Different
Life Project Education differs from mainstream, traditional approaches to learning. Supported by research in the realms of anthroposophy, neurosciences, quantum physics, and Holistic Learning Theory, we educate through an energetic lens, treating our students as sovereign, non-standard beings. The mechanical worldview that predominates current constructs of learning, teaching, healing, and living is not only incomplete, it is intuitively-obsolete.
World Learning: A New Paradigm of
Conscious Education
Perspectives and values about education, employment, and quality of life have shifted worldwide, and collectively, there is a growing dissatisfaction with the status-quo. As more and more families, educators, and entrepreneurs are following their hearts and connecting to their deeper humanity, there is a greater need for alternative, holistic systems that are aligned with this evolution. Our founder had the foresight ten years ago to depart from the mainstream education system in the United States and has been co-creating the vision of Life Project with aligned parents ever since. Now, Life Project Education is a thriving international community-based learning center comprised of like-minded,
We support this transformation.
We support you!
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What LPE Families Are Saying
Meet Our Core Staff
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Alys Robinson
Founder & Visionary Owner of Life Project Director of Education Early & Middle Years Literacy Specialist High School Academic Advisor
“Lead with Love”
Degrees & Certifications:
M.Ed Curriculum Design and Instruction Bachelor’s in Liberal Studies Multiple Subject Teaching Credential Single Subject English Credential Reading Specialist Credential TEFL Certification, GATE Certification Sunbridge Leadership TrainingTeaching since 2002
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Pablo Carvajal Artavia
Middle Years Grade 3-5 Educator
Spanish, Science, & Physical Education“What I love about teaching is to be an agent of change for the new generations, who are the hope of the Earth.”
Degrees & Certifications:
Bachelor’s in Earth Science and Geology Master’s in Clay Minerals Storytelling & Weekly Rhythms Certification Community Environmental TrainingTeaching Since 2018
Costa Rican Native
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Ana Obando Lopez
Early Years Kindergarten Educator
Spanish Immersion“I love to show children new things, and I believe we can create a new world through education. I like to plant seeds for positive development so our children have the opportunity to change the world and plant more beautiful seeds of their own.”
Degrees & Certifications:
Bachelor’s in Elementary EducationTeaching Since 2017
Costa Rican Native
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Sabah Light
Middle Years English Literacy and Humanities
“With expertise in literacy, the arts, and child development, I design learning environments that foster curiosity, self-expression, and critical thinking”
Degrees & Certifications:
Degree in Educational StudiesCurrently Completing a Master of Arts in Education
Teaching Since 2015
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Terra Fleenor
Administrator, Enrollment Coordinator
"Know thyself. Be in service. Leadership with integrity, transparency, compassion, and cultural sensitivity."
Degrees & Certifications:
Crisis Specialist 2004
Bachelor’s of Art 2001
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Dr. Allie Mouret
High School English Literature, Composition, & Oral Communication
“I believe that literacy is more than just mastering language- it’s a gateway to understanding the world and our place in it.”
Degrees & Certifications:
PhD Media & Communications Master of Arts, Liberal Arts Master of Journalism Secondary Education (grade 7-12) Teaching Credentials: Journalism, English, English as a Second Language
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Nicolas Tejada
Upper Years & High School Educator Grade 6-10 Spanish & Latin American History
“Tengo muchas ganas de compartir, descubrir y revalorizr la riqueza multicultural de America Latina con los estudiantes y sus familias”
Degrees & Certifications:
M.Ed Social Justice Bachelor’s in Humanities, Linguistics, & Literature Diploma in Intercultural Justice
Teaching since 2014
Peruvian Native
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Karuna Saucy
Early Years Educator (on leave) Spanish Immersion Connection Practice Youth Instructor
"I love teaching because I love watching students grow and transform into positive and creative agents of change in the world."
Degrees & Certifications:
Bachelor’s in Liberal Arts major in Social Change Master’s in Education focused on Teaching in International Schools Certified Connection Practice Coach -
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Pedro Chartier
Community Music & Woodworking Educator
“With a passion for music education and a focus on non-directive pedagogy and Montessori methods, I specialize in teaching ukulele, guitar, piano, and percussion.”
Degrees & Certifications:
University of Costa Rica, Music Education
ULICORI, Music Education
Teaching & Performing since 2017
Costa Rican Native
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Cristel Chaves Blanco
Pre-School & PreKindergarden Bilingual Immersion
“Es un alegria y satisfaccion para mi brindarle a las familias un espacio para crecer y conectar desde el corazon.”
Degrees & Certifications:
University of Costa Rica, Art Education with emphasis in Ceramics Waldorf Teacher Training, Primary Education
Costa Rican Native
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Kat Alexander
Middle Years Science/Math Educator
Degrees and Certificates
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Carolina Rodriguez Escobar
Early Years Grade 2-3 Educator Math, English
“When we are fully present for our students, we allow them to feel seen, heard, and valued.”
Degrees & Certifications:
M.A. Arts & Visual Culture Bachelor’s degree in Art History & Visual Culture Montessori Early Years International Diploma Certified Yoga & Mindfulness for Children
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Morty Ng
Upper Years & High School Fitness Educator
“Physical education is not just about developing strength and coordination, but about fostering confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love for movement, health, and well-being”
Degrees & Certifications:
Bachelor’s of Arts, University of Windsor Crossfit Level 1 & 2 Certifications CanFitPro Personal Trainer Certification Crossfit Kids Certification in progress
We are so grateful for all our community collaborations!
Let’s Connect
Would you like to connect with an enrollment advisor at Life Project Education so you can get your questions answered and discover why LPE is the right place for your children to learn, grow, and thrive?