Golden Valley School was founded upon the principles of perseverance and the continuous search for intellectual, social, and spiritual growth.

Our students, teachers, and staff promote the values of respect, conviction, discipline, excellence, and peace, among others. These values are a matter of everyday life, present in all our interactions, activities, and goals.

One of the features that distinguishes Golden Valley School from most other schools in Costa Rica is that we offer a trilingual education: Spanish as a first language, complete immersion in the English language, and German as a third language.

We also Foster a culture of peace, strengthened by our values and character education programs which form part of our regular curriculum, as well as the various projects related to our Month of Peace, celebrated during the entire month of May every year.

Golden Valley also promotes a culture of environmental protection, backed by our ecology courses and evidenced by our ecological garden and water treatment plant the only one of its kind in an educational institution.

Golden Valley School has obtained international accreditation by AdvancED, from the Southern Association of Colleges and School Council on Accreditation and School Improvement. This world known recognition guarantees educational excellence and the success of all of our students.

Additionally, we have recently received an award in recognition of Quality Education with Love and Values by the Iberoamerican Council 2012, as well as the award for Academic Excellence, CICHE 2013 (Peru).

The institution is also a member of PASCH, a Partner Schools of the Future in association with the government of Germany, as well as a participating member of the UNESCO (United Nations Educational , Scientific and Cultural Organization).

We have also been awarded the Ecological Blue Flag in Costa Rica. From their earliest years, our students begin their journey of student centered learning through our Montessori program, which follows Maria Montessori’s educational philosophy of helping each child discover his or her maximum potential.

In Primary School, students develop critical thinking and analytical skills through programs and activities that address all areas of student growth: intellectual, social, and spiritual. As students enter Secondary School, they forge their path toward independence, having developed the courage to be true to their ideals and become agents of change.

Extracurricular activities at Golden Valley School support the development of the whole child, promoting respect and tolerance in all activities, fostering teamwork, and stimulating leadership roles in different areas. Various sports options help improve coordination, agility, and stamina.

Options in the arts help children develop creativity and self expression, while at the same time developing visual motor skills.

All classrooms are ample in size and enjoy natural lighting and ventilation. The facilities also include an auditorium, a library, a science lab, specialized computer and art rooms, as well as a multipurpose room for special events, sports, and meals. The campus includes a soccer field, a basketball court, and play areas for Early Learning, Primary, and Secondary.

The size and lighting in our classrooms allow for students to work collaboratively as well as independently in the comfort of well distributed learning spaces. The auditorium is often the site of student conferences, the library is for many a space of exploration into the world of books, and in the multipurpose room we share many special moments such as assemblies, festivals, and graduations.

Students can also enjoy our various open areas throughout the campus, often meeting under a shady tree to relax and spend time with friends, or giving their all on the soccer field and basketball court.

Golden Valley teachers are selected locally and internationally for their level of professionalism, dedication to excellence, and commitment to the human values that unite our community. Each teacher demonstrates in his or her daily interactions with students the pursuit of excellence and the value of hard work and determination.

Beyond academics, teachers and students foster a relationship of mutual respect, camaraderie, and discipline with love. Teachers at Golden Valley School are a model to follow by children and adults alike.

Students at Golden Valley School are well prepared for college entrance exams and future career choices. We offer a career guidance program which aims to support students in the decision making process as they take into account their interests and aptitudes.

This process of self knowledge involves vocational guidance and occupational interest testing, as well as specific courses in preparation for the University of Costa Rica admissions exam. Our students take responsibility for their decisions and begin defining their life projects.

Upon graduation, students earn their High School diploma, recognized by universities in the United States and throughout the world. Additionally, students earn German language certification by the Goethe Institute recognized by the government of Germany, which opens all sorts of opportunities for students wishing to study in Germany or in other European nations.

Our mission is to educate for life, developing better men and women. With God’s support and guidance, Golden Valley students are well prepared not only to face the challenges of the present and future, but to become agents of change and make significant contributions to society.

Why choose Golden Valley School? Because together we make a difference, big or small, every day.

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