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Blue Valley School

Costa Rica, San Jose

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 790
Type Co-educational
Opened 1989
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, Spanish
Typical class size 22
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Blue Valley School is a private international campus in Guachipelín, Escazú, enrolling ages 2 to 18. The school delivers a bilingual English–Spanish curriculum from preschool through grade 12, blending Costa Rican requirements with international frameworks. Students can earn a U.S. High School Diploma, a NEASC-accredited American diploma, and the IB Diploma Programme in grades 11 and 12. The IBDP is bilingual in English and Spanish, with mandatory English and Spanish A Language and Literature courses, and includes Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity and Service. The Costa Rican Bachillerato is awarded after government exams in 11th grade, while the U.S. Diploma is earned by meeting Blue Valley's requirements in 12th grade, and the IB Diploma after two years in the program. English is the primary language of instruction for most subjects; Spanish supports campus life and bilingual proficiency. Modern facilities support science, arts, and collaborative learning everyday.

Multiplaza 1, San José, Escazú, Guachipelin, Costa Rica

The Essentials

Blue Valley School has 790 pupils, typical class sizes of 22, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location

Escazú, Guachipelín, San José Province, Costa Rica. Located near Multiplaza 1. The campus has dedicated buildings for each age group from early learning to high school, serving ages 2 to 18.

Stages

Early Learning School (ages 2-5); Elementary School (ages 5-10); Middle School (ages 11-14); High School (ages 15-18). International Baccalaureate (IB) offered for ages 16-18.

Type

Private international school in Guachipelín, Escazú; bilingual English and Spanish; Pre-K to 12.

Country affiliation

Costa Rica

Bus service

Door-to-door or condominium-to-condominium bus service; safe and reliable transport; covers a large area in San José (Santa Ana, Escazú, La Sabana, Rohrmoser, Uruca, Cariari, Aurora Heredia, Lagunilla Heredia, San Pedro, Curridabat, Tres Ríos). Morning routes; afternoon buses at 2:25 pm, 2:55 pm and 3:25 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 12:55 pm on Wednesdays. Bus service complies with Ministry of Transportation guidelines.

Fees
Application / Admissions Fees

- Admissions (application) fee: USD 50.

Enrollment (one-time) Fee

- Enrollment (Bono de Ingreso) is charged once per student and is paid in US dollars. Amounts by entry stage:
- USD 1,900 for Early Learning School through Grade 9.
- USD 1,550 for Grade 10.
- USD 1,050 for Grade 11.
- The Enrollment Fee is one-time, applies per student (not per family), is non-transferable and non-refundable. A 15% discount on the Enrollment Fee applies for Blue Valley alumni children.

Tuition fees (day school) — amounts and instalments

Tuition is quoted in Costa Rican colones (CRC). The school publishes three billing views: annual fee, semi-annual (per term) fee, and a 10‑installment (monthly) option (10 instalments per school year). A 2% discount applies to the semi-annual fee when that semester is paid in full; the 2% discount amount and the discounted semi-annual total are shown for each level below. The following figures are presented as: CRC [10‑installments amount] / CRC [annual fee] / CRC [semi‑annual fee] / 2% discount amount / CRC [discounted semi‑annual fee].

- Early Learning 1 (Half day): CRC 330,000 / CRC 3,300,000 / CRC 1,650,000 / CRC 33,000 / CRC 1,617,000.
- Early Learning 1 (Full day): CRC 396,000 / CRC 3,960,000 / CRC 1,980,000 / CRC 39,600 / CRC 1,940,400.
- Early Learning 2 (Half day): CRC 408,000 / CRC 4,080,000 / CRC 2,040,000 / CRC 40,800 / CRC 1,999,200.
- Early Learning 2 (Full day): CRC 498,000 / CRC 4,980,000 / CRC 2,490,000 / CRC 49,800 / CRC 2,440,200.
- Early Learning 3 (Half day): CRC 504,000 / CRC 5,040,000 / CRC 2,520,000 / CRC 50,400 / CRC 2,469,600.
- Early Learning 3 (Full day): CRC 600,000 / CRC 6,000,000 / CRC 3,000,000 / CRC 60,000 / CRC 2,940,000.
- Preparatory (Preparatoria): CRC 756,000 / CRC 7,560,000 / CRC 3,780,000 / CRC 75,600 / CRC 3,704,400.
- Elementary (Primaria, Grades 1–5): CRC 806,500 / CRC 8,065,000 / CRC 4,032,500 / CRC 80,650 / CRC 3,951,850.
- Middle School (Grades 6–8): CRC 866,600 / CRC 8,666,000 / CRC 4,333,000 / CRC 86,660 / CRC 4,246,340.
- High School (Grades 9–12A): CRC 957,700 / CRC 9,577,000 / CRC 4,788,500 / CRC 95,770 / CRC 4,692,730.
- High School (Grade 12B): CRC 798,300 / CRC 7,983,000 / CRC 3,991,500 / CRC 79,830 / CRC 3,911,670.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition billing is organised by semester; each semester may be divided into up to five instalments (allowing up to 10 instalments across the academic year). Payments are scheduled from February to June and from August to December (10 payment months per year). A 2% discount is applied to a semester when that semester is paid in full. Monthly instalments are processed through the PayBAC payments platform. A 30% discount applies to the third child and each subsequent child. Tuition is quoted in Costa Rican colones and amounts are subject to change.

Boarding

- No boarding fees apply: the school operates as a day school and does not list on‑site boarding provision. (Exchange and camp programmes may use boarding at partner institutions abroad, but Blue Valley itself does not operate a boarding house.)

Other costs and typical additional fees

- Uniforms: Uniforms are required and can be purchased through the ASEBVS school uniform store; uniform items (daily and PE kits) are described by stage. Specific uniform item prices are managed via the school uniform store.
- Meals / cafeteria: The school provides a cafeteria service; meal charges are managed separately.
- Extracurricular activities, trips, external exam costs, special programmes (for example global exchange or external camps) and optional services are charged in addition to base tuition; individual activity or trip fees are billed as applicable.

Refunds and non‑refundables

- The Enrollment (one‑time) Fee is explicitly non-refundable and non-transferable.
- No general school‑wide refund schedule is published on the fee summary; refundable or pro‑rata arrangements for tuition (if any) are handled according to the school's billing policies and specific circumstances.

Fee payment options and bank details

- Recurring tuition instalments: paid via the PayBAC platform.
- Bank transfer / local payments: the school provides BAC Colones account and SINPE details and an IBAN for international transfers. The school account and payment details listed include:
- Beneficiary: Colegio del Valle S.A.
- BAC Colones account: 906803549
- SINPE account: 10200009068035495
- IBAN: CR02010200009068035495
- Legal ID (Cédula Jurídica): 3-101-096165.

Notes on discounts and family rates

- 2% discount for paying a semester in full (discounted semi‑annual total is shown with each fee line).
- 30% discount for the third child and each subsequent child.
- 15% discount on the Enrollment Fee for Blue Valley alumni children.
Academics

Blue Valley School teaches American Curriculum, IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum

Blue Valley provides a bilingual English–Spanish curriculum from preschool through 12th grade, blending Costa Rican requirements with international frameworks including a U.S. High School Diploma, a NEASC-accredited American diploma, and the IB Diploma. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is offered in grades 11–12 and is bilingual in English and Spanish, with English and Spanish A Language and Literature courses mandatory. The IBDP includes Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity and Service, and exams can be taken in May or November. The Costa Rican Bachillerato is awarded after the government exams in 11th grade; the U.S. High School Diploma is earned by meeting Blue Valley's requirements in 12th grade; the IB Diploma is earned after completing two years in the program. English is the primary language of instruction for most subjects, with Spanish used for social and communal life on campus, supporting bilingual proficiency and international-mindedness.

Exam Results

2025 IB Exam Results: the average IB score was 33.5 points. 100% of graduates earned the bilingual IBDP. Students consistently demonstrate high performance in IB assessments across subjects.

Higher Education Progression

University Acceptances & Destinations show graduates gain acceptance to first-choice universities worldwide. The Class of 2024–2025 includes placements at Brown, Princeton, Cornell, University of Pennsylvania, NYU, Stanford, and Boston University; in Canada at UBC and the University of Alberta; in Latin America at TEC de Monterrey and Universidad de Buenos Aires; in Europe at universities in Spain, the UK, Switzerland, France, the Netherlands, and Italy. Blue Valley provides a full-time college counselor and 90% of graduates gain acceptance to their first-choice universities, including Ivy League and Russell Group institutions. Enrichment programs include SAT prep, college essay coaching, leadership development, entrepreneurship, and creative arts.

Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Blue Valley School provides mental health, stress management, and emotional resilience resources to support students' well-being. Pastoral care is available through dedicated staff and structured support. The school integrates wellbeing with academics and daily life to promote holistic growth through sports, arts, technology, and personal development activities. A safe, supportive environment helps students navigate social and emotional challenges within a diverse community.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school has a bilingual English and Spanish curriculum. Language of instruction is English. Native-speaking teachers deliver instruction in English for all subjects taught in English. Spanish is included as part of the bilingual program.

Mental Wellbeing

Mental health, stress management, and emotional resilience resources are provided to support students' well-being. Pastoral care and guidance services help students manage emotional and social challenges. The school integrates well-being into school life through counseling support, student services, and wellbeing-focused activities. The overall program supports students' mental health and resilience as part of their education.

Safeguarding

Safety is a priority at Blue Valley School. The campus uses dedicated buildings for each age group to create a secure and welcoming environment that supports safe learning. Staff and policies focus on safeguarding and student welfare.

Admissions

Admissions

The school offers a bilingual English and Spanish curriculum and an international program. The admissions process includes: Contacting the Admissions Team via an enquiry form; Book a personalized campus tour; Submit the Application Form with required documents (transcripts from the past two years and birth certificate or passport); Complete Admissions Assessments (Preschool is based on observation; Preparatory evaluates readiness; 1st–12th grades require Math, English, and Spanish tests); Receive an offer; Register and enrol by paying the registration fee to secure the place.

Scholarships

Nsouli Scholars Programme provides up to 50 full scholarships at any one time to attend Inspired schools on the duration of their education. Scholarships will be awarded to individuals of Lebanese origin, and the program aims to broaden access to opportunities across academics, sports, the arts and extracurricular activities.

Waitlist

No waiting list. Applications are processed as they arrive, and places are offered on a rolling basis if there is a vacancy and the student fulfills the entry requirements.

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