The School was founded in 1986 by local business leaders, intent upon offering an American type education to the children of PuertoVallarta. The school year consist of a total of 187 days beginning in September and ending in the month of June. T he curriculum is that of general academic public school in the U.S. and Mexico.
Instruction is in English and both English and Spanish as a second language are offered.
Strong emphasis is placed on individualized instruction, second language acquisition, cooperative teaching and individualized study techniques. Pre-K, kindergarten and transitional first grade are total English immersion programs. In grade 1-6 students are enrolled in the United States program one half of the day and in the Mexican program one half of the day. In grades 7-9, all instruction is in English, supplemented by special classes in English and Spanish as second languages, in addition to extensive computer studies, music and physical education. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Mexican Ministery of Education and the National University of Mexico.