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 Pillars of Hope is located in what many have described as "the most beautiful country in the world." Costa Rica is just a short, direct 3-hour plane ride from many major US Cities. Pillars of Hope Academy has a "world class program in a world class environment," which combine to help instill a new sense of change and awakening in all who go there. Costa Ricans enjoy one of the highest standards of livings in the Americas, with free health care, public education and among the highest literacy rates in the world (92%). These humble, gracious people are, as a whole, highly educated, hard working, honest and caring. The setting is breathtaking, peaceful, safe, and a world away from the problems associated with the child's former environment.
The setting of Pillars of Hope was first established in 1991 as Dundee Ranch Hotel Adventure Resort. The school is 50 miles away from the International Airport and very near the towns of Orotina and the Pacific port of Caldera. Pillars of Hope is now nestled amid lush gardens of tropical fruit trees, plants and flowers. Here, student's lives are forever enriched. The redirection of their lives is enhanced, not only by the strength of the program design and leadership, but also by Costa Rica's unique culture and environment. Bi-lingual teachers help students learn Spanish, which further enhances the process of change while adding an important educational language component helpful in our current global economy and their future careers should they choose to utilize their newfound language skills. An emphasis on college preparation helps to stimulate additional goals of professionalism in their lives.
Large sections of the facility are set aside as nature reserves, protecting the unique ecosystem and ensuring an educational experience in biodiversity and environmentalism that is second to none in secondary education. Observing the abundance of wildlife - from the white faced or howler monkeys that forest in the treetops, to the scarlet macaws and green parrots that fly freely, one cannot help but gain a new perspective on nature and life. The drinking water in Costa Rica has been rated among the purest in the world, paralleling U.S. standards. Costa Rica provides an ideal opportunity to learn and grow in a safe and pleasant environment among a people who are among the most hospitable in the world.
Warranty Program
Many of the programs and Schools featured on this website offer an exclusive "Warranty". All students who have successfully completed all Character Building Courses including Leadership Training at these facilities may be re-admitted to the Program or School for up to 60 days of free tuition, if he or she does not show satisfactory academic progress or character development before the age of 18.
Seminars
The Schools and Programs provide a series of highly effective “educational seminars and workshops” specifically designed to teach character building. During these Seminars, teens learn about key character-building qualities such as: Accountability, honesty, integrity, trust, proper choices, responsibility, and self-esteem.
While the student is completing his or her series of seminars, the parents are invited to attend Parent Seminars and Parent Support Meetings held in many locations throughout the United States . The highlight of the Seminars is when parents and students are invited to attend three effective Parent/Child Workshops. These are designed to assist each family in improving communications and strengthening relationships. |
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