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Nationalities
| Number of students |
640 approximately |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
- Costa Ricans
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| Most common nationality |
Costa Rica |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
70% locals 30% internationals |
Languages
| Native English and Spanish speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Spanish |
Yes, we offer coaching classes in the home school language. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, English and German |
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) |
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. |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB International Baccalaureate. |
| Results in these examinations |
N/a |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
It varies from primary to secondary school. Depending on the classes. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
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. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
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 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
The teachers follow up the students based on their needs and activities carried out in class. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| 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. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Montessori: Yoga, Cheerleader (MiniJaguars), Soccer, Little Engineers and more.
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| 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. |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
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.
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| Teaching approach of the school |
Model educational institution, internationally recognized and committed to the continuous intellectual, social and spiritual growth of its students. Golden Valley School inspires students to make meaningful contributions to their country, the environment, and the global community. |