American School of Puerto Vallarta is a American Curriculum / Advanced Placement (AP) / French Curriculum / Bespoke Curriculum school in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Founded in 1986. Annual tuition ranges from $6,470 to $6,470 USD.
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Location & Getting There
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
ASPV offers grants and scholarships totalling over USD 1,000,000 annually for the 2024–2025 academic year, supporting access to bilingual, bicultural education.
Academic Performance
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About
The American School of Puerto Vallarta (ASPV) is an independent nonprofit day school in Marina Vallarta, Mexico, serving students aged 3–18 from Early Childhood through High School. It delivers a bilingual, bicultural dual curriculum in English and Spanish, leading to both a U.S. High School Diploma and a Mexican Bachillerato, and is accredited by SAIS, Cognia, SEP, and UNAM. Notable programs include STEM+ Outreach, Model United Nations, and a strong music programme, with 92% of the Class of 2025 achieving college acceptance.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
ASPV offers a bilingual, bicultural dual curriculum leading to both a U.S. High School Diploma and a Mexican Bachillerato. It is accredited by SAIS, Cognia, SEP, and UNAM. Notable programs include STEM+ Outreach, Model United Nations (VAMUN), and a Music Program. MAP scores surpass ASOMEX and Tri-Association averages and 92% of the Class of 2025 achieved college acceptance.
Fees & Financials
Original currency: MX$6,470.
Admissions Process
- 1Students placed by chronological age for Elementary (Kinder 1–6); Middle and High School placed by last completed grade and admissions assessment. Step 2: Contact Admissions Director Karela Hernández at [email protected] to schedule an appointment and tour; admissions test taken if space is available. Step 3: If admitted, a formal acceptance letter is sent by email with next steps. Step 4: Complete enrollment data form, sign enrollment contract and code of conduct, submit required documents, and pay required fees.
Student Life
School uniform is required; exact details not publicly specified.
The school has a cafeteria providing fresh, nutritious meals prepared daily. Primary School and Middle & High School have separate cafeteria orders with a pre-order and pre-payment system. Lunch orders must be placed by Saturday, and payments can be made by bank transfer, OXXO, or prepaying in the cafeteria. The menu includes smoothies, fruit bowls, popcorn, and additional daily options.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The school values social and emotional well-being as part of a nurturing educational environment, focusing on developing the whole student within a multicultural community.
Student Demographics
School Background
Nonprofit, independent private school accredited by SAIS/Cognia, SEP, and UNAM.