Golden Valley School
International School in San José
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB taught at Golden Valley School.
- Avg class size: 20 San José international school · 640 students total.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 7:30am.
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About Golden Valley 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. At Golden Valley School, teaching and learning are based on a process of continuous improvement through a comprehensive and holistic education, centered on values such as; discipline, respect, peace, solidarity, conviction, excellence, integrity, and protection of the environment.
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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
IB
IB International Baccalaureate.
N/a
Spanish, English and German
We have a department of Learning Support Services offering psychology, neuroeducation, psychopedagogy and special education.
Yes
Yes, we offer coaching classes in the home school language.
7:30am – 3:00pm
Yes, we have a cafeteria supervised by a nutritionist.
We can accommodate dietary restrictions.
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