Golden Valley School is an international, trilingual educational institution whose mission is "educating for life, developing better men and women". We offer an excellent academic program that encourages our students to be true to their ideals and become agents of change in an evolving world. We believe that each child has a special talent to develop and an innate ability to learn and acquire skills throughout life.At Golden Valley School, teaching and learning are based on a process of continuous improvement through a comprehensive and holistic education, centered on values such as; discipline, respect, peace, solidarity, conviction, excellence, integrity, and protection of the environment.
Admissions
Entry evaluation for students
Yes
Brief description of entry evaluation required
MAP testing (primary and secondary)
Waiting list
Yes
Deadline for registration (new academic year)
N/a
Students can join after academic year begins
Yes
School Day
School start time
7:30am
School finish time
3:00pm
School bus service available
Yes
Uniform required
Yes
Supervised care before/after school
The teachers follow up the students based on their needs and activities carried out in class.
School provided lunches
Yes, we have a cafeteria supervised by a nutritionist.
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)
We can accommodate dietary restrictions.
Classroom
Max. number of students per class
Max 20-25
Average number of students per class
20-25
Does the school employ teaching assistants?
Yes
Use of technology in the classroom
Each student has access to different platforms according to the class they are taking.
Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures)
Student Body
Number of students
640 approximately
Number of nationalities represented in the school
- Costa Ricans
- Venezuelans
- Colombians
- USA
- Europeans
- Chinese
Most common nationality
Costa Rica
Ratio of local students to international students
70% locals 30% internationals
Extracurricular
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered
Montessori: Yoga, Cheerleader (MiniJaguars), Soccer, Little Engineers and more.
Primary: Yoga, Hip hop, Gymnastics, Robotics, Chess and more.
Secondary: Digital Drawing and Animation, Cheerleader, Chess and more.
Sports activities included
Physical educations: basketball, volleyball, cheerleader, athletics, yoga and more.
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students
Yes, Soccer, Basketball, Cheerleader, Athletics and Volleyball.
Facilities
Facilities at the school
Library, science lab, computer lab and innovation laboratory.
Sports facilities at the school
Gymnasium and a soccer field.
Language Support
Native English and Spanish speaking teachers
Yes
Additional language classes offered by the school
Spanish, English and German
Language support for students not fluent in English and Spanish
Yes, we offer coaching classes in the home school language.
Student Support
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs
Yes
Student access to education psychologist
Yes
Learning support offered
We have a department of Learning Support Services offering psychology, neuroeducation, psychopedagogy and special education.
The school supports gifted, able and talented students
We have a specific program for students gifted and talented based on their skills.
Details
Gender Policy
co-ed
Boarding
No
Address
800m SO del Lubricentro Heredia San Isidro, 40601, Costa Rica
Yes. We offer school lessons through online video conferencing and different platforms to communicate with the students online. We currently offer a hybrid model: on site and virtual.
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?
We do not teach religion classes however we teach values.
How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion?
We teach values and do not impose a specific religion.
