Costa Rica, San Jose
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Blue Valley School has a premium campus in Escazú, Costa Rica. Dedicated spaces serve every stage of the student journey from ages 2 to 18. The campus features modern amenities, green spaces, and a commitment to improvement. There are vibrant classrooms, technology and science labs, and sports and arts spaces, all purpose-designed to nurture growth.
Blue Valley's sports facilities include multi-sports courts and a spacious gym. There are two soccer fields (one large and one auxiliary) and two basketball courts. Brand-new padel courts expand opportunities for competitive and recreational play. Facilities support PE classes and intra- and inter-school tournaments.
Classrooms are fully equipped with computers and interactive boards. They are designed for independent learning and collaborative projects. The school has science laboratories for Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. There are maker-space technology labs with drones, 3D printers, and robots.
Students develop their physical skills through PE and a range of extracurricular sports. The Fine Arts Academy supports creativity and performing arts, with an auditorium. A dance studio, drama and music rooms, and a visual arts workshop are available. Students also enjoy a fully stocked library and a cafeteria serving healthy meals.
Blue Valley School is a private international campus in Guachipelín, Escazú, enrolling ages 2 to 18. The school delivers a bilingual English–Spanish curriculum from preschool through grade 12, blending Costa Rican requirements with international frameworks. Students can earn a U.S. High School Diploma, a NEASC-accredited American diploma, and the IB Diploma Programme in grades 11 and 12. The IBDP is bilingual in English and Spanish, with mandatory English and Spanish A Language and Literature courses, and includes Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity and Service. The Costa Rican Bachillerato is awarded after government exams in 11th grade, while the U.S. Diploma is earned by meeting Blue Valley's requirements in 12th grade, and the IB Diploma after two years in the program. English is the primary language of instruction for most subjects; Spanish supports campus life and bilingual proficiency. Modern facilities support science, arts, and collaborative learning everyday.