Costa Rica, San Jose
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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
Blue Valley School has 790 pupils, typical class sizes of 22, instruction in English, Spanish.
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.
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.
Private international school in Guachipelín, Escazú; bilingual English and Spanish; Pre-K to 12.
Costa Rica
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.
Blue Valley School teaches American Curriculum, IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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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.