Mexico, Puerto Vallarta
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The school has a cafeteria that provides fresh, nutritious meals prepared daily. Primary School and Middle & High School have separate cafeteria orders with a pre‑order and pre‑payment system. Lunch orders must be placed by Saturday, and payments can be made by bank transfer, OXXO, or prepaying in the cafeteria. The menu includes items such as smoothies, fruit bowls, and popcorn, with additional daily options available through the regular cafeteria service.
The school is a nonprofit, independent private school. It is accredited by SAIS/COGNIA, the Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP), and the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM).
ASPV is an independent nonprofit school in Puerto Vallarta offering a bilingual, bicultural education from early childhood through high school. It delivers a dual curriculum with a U.S. high school diploma and Mexican bachillerato, and is accredited by SAIS, Cognia, SEP, and UNAM. The Early Childhood program uses a play-based, inquiry-driven approach aligned with NAEYC practices, building bilingual proficiency from the start. Primary School provides about 70% English instruction and emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and analytical skills across both languages, with project-based learning, technology integration, sustainability, and service learning. Middle and High School operate on a block schedule with a broad range of electives; the High School includes Advanced Placement courses. Graduates earn two diplomas and are prepared for university abroad. The campus features two libraries with over 14,000 titles, on-site technology, a cafeteria, and more than 15,000 square meters of sports fields. Notable programs include STEM+ Outreach, Model United Nations (VAMUN), and the Music Program.