Find Your Community
Golden Valley School offers a vibrant co-curricular life where students explore new interests, develop leadership skills, and build lifelong friendships. Our organizations, clubs, and enrichment programs span diplomacy, innovation, service, culture, and more.
Organizations
Model United Nations (MUN)
DiplomacyMUN is an academic simulation where students take on the roles of diplomats representing countries. They research global issues, draft position papers, and engage in structured debates to find collaborative solutions to real-world problems — from climate change to international security.
Students develop research, critical thinking, assertive communication, debate, diplomacy, and position paper writing skills. GVS participates in up to four national and international MUN events per year.
Requirement: Minimum academic average of 87 in all subjects.
National Honor Society (NHS)
LeadershipFounded in 1921, the NHS is an internationally recognized organization that honors outstanding students for academic achievement, leadership, character, and community service. Our GVS chapter promotes ethical leadership and meaningful social impact projects.
Members maintain a minimum GPA of 3.7/4.0, complete community service hours, participate in tutoring, solidarity activities, and lead an annual social or environmental impact project.
Open to students from Grade 10 (décimo) and above.
COEEPI
Social ActionThe Comisión Organizadora del Encuentro Estudiantil sobre Pueblos Indígenas is a student-led initiative of 15 students (grades 6–12) passionate about cultural exchange and community service. Founded in 2022, COEEPI builds bridges with Costa Rica's indigenous communities through encounters, educational visits, and donation drives.
Activities include visits to Boruca, Bribri-Cabécar territories, and hosting indigenous students at GVS.
Global Issues Network
Global CitizenshipStudents research and take action on pressing global challenges. GIN connects our students with peers worldwide to collaborate on solutions for issues such as poverty, inequality, environmental degradation, and access to education.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Golden Valley Innovation Lab
A creative space where students prototype ideas, explore emerging technologies, and develop solutions through hands-on experimentation and design thinking.
Entrepreneurship Program
Students develop business skills and mindset through real-world projects. IB Business students compete in The Masters BEO World (UK), an international business competition organized by Oxford International Education Group.
Diamond Challenge
Students participate in this global entrepreneurship competition, pitching innovative business concepts and social ventures to judges from around the world.
Enrichment & After-School Programs
In addition to our formal organizations, GVS offers enrichment classes and after-school clubs that allow students to explore new passions, develop new skills, and connect with like-minded peers in a relaxed, creative environment.
- Enrichment classes across arts, technology, and sports
- After-school clubs based on student interest
- UNESCO RedPEA activities and intercultural projects
- Coding, robotics, creative writing, and more
Get Involved
Life at GVS extends far beyond the classroom. Whether leading a MUN delegation, serving indigenous communities through COEEPI, or innovating in our lab — every student finds their path.
