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Costa Rica, San Jose
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Tree of Life International School (TOLIS) began in 2008 as a preschool with five girl students aged 3 to 7 in Santa Ana, Costa Rica. It gradually evolved to become a full school and secondary school. The founders and directors are Angela Jarman and Christian White, who started the school after their older daughter did not fit the traditional system, prompting them to create an alternative teaching-and-learning model centered on the child and youth, based on respect and support for their interests and needs. Over the past 18 years, hundreds of children and youths have studied at Tree of Life International School, growing into leaders with character. The Executive Director is Christian White and the Academic Director is Angela Jarman.
Tree of Life International School believes in the power of community. Discover in this space the businesses and companies of TOLIS families, connect with them, and be part of a network where we grow and support one another. The community section lists partner businesses including CMS Sportswear (custom sportswear design and cycling-event production), Sagrada (online skincare and lifestyle store), Ananda Yoga & Movement (yoga, barre and Pilates), Casago Costa Rica (vacation rentals in the Jacó area), Embutidos Hispania (Spanish-style deli meats produced in Costa Rica with spices from Spain), Safetynet (nylon safety-net installations), Tukuy (handmade jewelry), Decasa (home décor), Porto 8 (premium seafood restaurant), Villa María (event complex), Carvaly (law firm), Hotel Naoz (beachfront hotel), and more.
Tree of Life International School (TOLIS) is a private, non-denominational institution in Santa Ana, Costa Rica, serving students aged 3 to 18. The Cambridge curriculum guides IGCSE, AS Levels, and A Levels, with Cambridge English exams in grades 5, 10 and 11 and Mandarin proficiency exams (YCT/HSK). The school runs a trilingual program—Spanish, English and Mandarin—embedded across age-appropriate classes. Learning is project-based and organized in multi-age cohorts to foster collaboration, problem solving and peer mentoring. Technology features across subjects, including programming, robotics and 3D printing, culminated in an annual Maker's Day. Leadership development is central: TOLIS is the first Franklin Covey Leadership School in Latin America, applying the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People and offering an annual leadership camp. Other strengths include nutrition in meals, semi-annual project fairs, a high-school trip to China, and a diverse community representing 25+ nationalities. This combination supports curious, globally aware learners every day.
