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Golden Valley School - Alajuela

Costa Rica, San Jose

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Spanish, English
Fees Unlisted
Ages 0 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1997
Bus Service No
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Academic offering
Curriculum Montessori Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum
Taught languages English, German
Strengths Languages, STEM, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Golden Valley School is an international day school in Costa Rica serving ages 0 to 18. The program blends Montessori philosophy with the International Baccalaureate framework (PYP, MYP, DP) and an American Diploma option, with families able to choose Bachillerato MEP in final years. English is the primary language of instruction, with immersion from early years, and German taught as a third language; in primary, English is delivered for about eight hours weekly. The school emphasizes inquiry-based, cross-disciplinary learning and project experiences, supported by digital platforms that track progress and offer enrichment. Since 1997, Golden Valley has focused on developing principled, well-informed students who contribute to their communities. A STEAM approach sits beside active sport and arts programs. Extras include a Gifted Students Program, university counseling, and social responsibility initiatives such as COEEPI, linking students with Indigenous communities and international university pathways.

This campus is part of Golden Valley School

Contiguo a Pricesmart, Provincia de Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica

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