Blue Valley School
- IB Diploma
- American
- Own curriculum
- Montessori
Per yearabout USD 7.46K–21.7K
CRC 3.39M–9.86M · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
Private bilingual international school in Guachipelín, Escazú, San José, Costa Rica, serving Pre-K to Grade 12. Offers Costa Rican national, US high school and IB Diploma pathways, and is part of the Inspired Education group.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
- Run directly by Inspired Education Group. See all 125 schools of Inspired Education Group
Info checked 2026-11-09 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
IB Diploma · American · Own curriculum
Ages
Ages 2–18
Students
790
Language
English, Spanish
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 1989
- Accreditations
- NEASC, IB
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Early Learning 1 Half day | CRC 3,390,000≈ USD 7.46K |
| Early Learning 1 Full day | CRC 4,090,000≈ USD 9K |
| Early Learning 2 Half day | CRC 4,200,000≈ USD 9.25K |
| Early Learning 2 Full day | CRC 5,150,000≈ USD 11.3K |
| Early Learning 3 Half day | CRC 5,200,000≈ USD 11.4K |
| Early Learning 3 Full day | CRC 6,200,000≈ USD 13.6K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Early Learning 1 Half day | CRC 3,390,000 (about USD 7.46K) |
| Early Learning 1 Full day | CRC 4,090,000 (about USD 9K) |
| Early Learning 2 Half day | CRC 4,200,000 (about USD 9.25K) |
| Early Learning 2 Full day | CRC 5,150,000 (about USD 11.3K) |
| Early Learning 3 Half day | CRC 5,200,000 (about USD 11.4K) |
| Early Learning 3 Full day | CRC 6,200,000 (about USD 13.6K) |
| Preparatory | CRC 7,780,000 (about USD 17.1K) |
| Elementary (1-5) | CRC 8,300,000 (about USD 18.3K) |
| Middle School (6,7,8) | CRC 8,920,000 (about USD 19.6K) |
| High School (9-12A) | CRC 9,860,000 (about USD 21.7K) |
| High School (12B) | CRC 8,220,000 (about USD 18.1K) |
Source: school website (bluevalley.ed.cr) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- CRC 50
- Enrolment fee
- CRC 1,900
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. Reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Entry process
- Observation (Preschool), Readiness evaluation (Preparatory), Math, English, Spanish
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Sibling discount
- 30% discount for third child and beyond
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma) · American curriculum · Montessori
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
American curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12 · Ages 5–18
Grade-by-grade like US schools; students graduate by earning course credits, often with AP courses in high school.
Montessori
Early years to primary · Ages 2–12
A method where children choose hands-on activities and work at their own pace, often in mixed-age classes.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
- Sport
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
- Service
Exam results
- IB Diploma · Average score
- 33.5
- IB Diploma · Pass rate
- 100%
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Sports
- Competitive sports
- Sports Academy
Arts
- Visual arts
- Performing arts
- Fine Arts Academy
After-school activities
- Entrepreneurship
- Journalism
- SAT prep
- College essay writing
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Location
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