Mexico, Puerto Vallarta
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The school is accredited by SAIS/COGNIA, by Mexico's SEP, and by UNAM.
The school is nonprofit, nonsectarian, and privately governed.
The school was founded in 1986 to provide an American education in Puerto Vallarta that prepares students for university abroad.
The school is a bilingual, bicultural learning community for students from early childhood through high school.
The school enrolls over 350 students from various countries.
The elementary program provides bilingual instruction in a dual immersion program; pre-1st grade develops dual language proficiency; high school offers a full dual program with a U.S. diploma and a Mexican bachillerato.
All classes are taught in English except for one Spanish language arts and one Mexican social studies class per school year.
100% of educators hold a bachelor's degree; all faculty are licensed teachers, with a minimum of a bachelor's degree, and 54% have at least a master's degree.
Albatros 129, Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco 48335, Mexico; phone +52 322 221 1525; email info@aspv.edu.mx.
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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.