Rose-Marie and Eijk van Otterloo, long supporters of the UWC movement, see the strong synergy between Costa Rica’s deep commitment and global leadership in tackling Climate Change, youth education, and regional peacemaking and UWC Costa Rica’s values and expanded educational mission. It is unique to have such a solid alignment between a UWC school and the host country. It is a great opportunity. 

The design of the new campus is thought to inhabit and respect this beautiful environment inspired by Costa Rica’s unique nature and incorporating the best practices for an environmentally sustainable home for creative experiential education. A place where our community of students and staff will live and thrive and where clean energy production is but one part of our goal to be a reference in 21st century school design.  With many diverse partnerships and this rich environment, the students will have the opportunities to develop projects in their areas of interest and learn from where they live.  And it is where, as one alumnus said, “this is a place where they can feel peace.”

The new campus will have the space to invest in the programs for special conferences, programs in leadership and conflict transformation, design thinking, science, and innovation. This will also be a place for our community to be engaged with our closest neighbors of San Isidro as together; we find opportunities to be a mutual part of the town and be of service to the children and adults of San Isidro.