Blue Valley School
International School in San José
Quick answer
Blue Valley School in San José, Costa Rica serves 800 students from 40 nationalities aged 3 to 18. The school combines an American curriculum with the IB Diploma Programme at upper school, accredited by IBO and NEASC. Tuition $12,755-$18,070 per year. Strong fit for Costa Rican families and the country's growing remote-work and digital-nomad expat community seeking American-track + IB DP education in San José.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, American leaving qualifications include IB Diploma and US Diploma.
- Tuition: $12,755–$18,070/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 22 (max 25) San José international school · 800 students total.
- 40 nationalities top: Costa Rican.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 7:15 am.
- Accreditations: IBO, NEASC verified.
800
40 (Costa Rican)
22 avg / 25 max
Rolling
IBO, NEASC
IB Diploma and US Diploma
About Blue Valley School
At BVS, we offer an exceptional educational experience designed to set students on a path to success. As part of Inspired, a leading global group of premium schools, we benefit from world-class educational expertise, cutting-edge methodologies, and a global network that enhances our students’ learning experience.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- Educational psychologist available
- EAL/ESL support listed
Questions to ask the school
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $12,755 – $18,070 |
| Annual tuition (local) | ₡ 6760000-₡ 9577000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $17,063(+11%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $18,563 |
| Cost position in San José | 100th percentile(premium tier) |
IB, American
IB Diploma and US Diploma
IBDP Diploma - National Exams from MEP - US High School Exams.
We are one of the best IB Schools in the country and inside of our Inspired Network.
Blue Valley’s mainstreaming policy for its special needs students is aimed at having all students ready to carry out the academic program. While the guidance staff works with students and teachers to ensure that the specific needs of each student are being met, no significant adjustments are made to a student’s course-load. But, for example, the guidance staff or the teacher might read the test to a student, give a student more time during exams, or recommend outside tutoring for academic support. However, no significant changes are made to the curriculum content.
Depends on the learning needs
Our school is characterized by being 100% bilingual, providing the opportunity for our local students to become proficient in English and for foreign students to master Spanish perfectly, in addition to offering the IBDP in both languages.
7:15 am – 14:45 (except Wednesdays: 12:45)
Not included on the School's Fee
Yes
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
Is Blue Valley School right for your family?
A School Fit Brief scores this school against your children's ages, learning needs, and budget — with hidden fee analysis, admissions timing, and a ranked shortlist of alternatives in San José.
Get School Fit Brief — $49One-time purchase · PDF + workspace · Source-backed analysis
At a Glance
Fee Position in San José
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: Costa Rican
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
Decide on this school — and four others
The $49 School Fit Brief covers Blue Valley School and 4 other top schools in San José — tuition + true cost, curriculum fit, admission timeline, and red flags. Builds your shortlist in 8 minutes vs the $1,500–3,500 (and 2–4 weeks) an education consultant charges for the same answer.
Nearby Schools (within 5km)
Disclaimer: School profiles are source-backed decision aids, not endorsements or official rankings. Tuition figures are approximate and may not include registration fees, uniforms, transport, or exam costs. Always verify directly with the school before applying. WhereNext is not affiliated with any school listed. This is not admissions consulting, legal advice, or official school placement guidance.