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Costa Rica, San Jose
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The Student Wellbeing Department provides academic and socio-emotional support with preventive care and remedial interventions to address students' academic and emotional needs. Family guidance supports families in the educational process with guidance and resources. The department also offers talks and workshops, career guidance, and ongoing professional development for staff.
Gifted and Talented Education Program supports high-ability students, creativity, and talent. It includes curricular enrichment, meaningful experiences, and athletic support to help students reach their goals.
Golden Valley School is an international, trilingual institution. Language learning emphasizes Spanish as the mother tongue; as a foreign language, students receive eight hours of English per week. Students learn three languages.
The Student Wellbeing Department is committed to supporting every member of our community to foster holistic development. It provides academic and socio-emotional support with preventive care and remedial interventions. Family guidance offers support to families; the department runs talks and workshops, vocational guidance, and teacher training on emotional and educational topics.
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.
