Verde Valley School

Verde Valley School is the first college prep boarding school in the U.S. to fully embrace the International Baccalaureate as its only curriculum. The IB is the most respected secondary school diploma at the best U.S. colleges. VVS was founded in 1948 by two Harvard-trained anthropologists. Respect for all cultures has always been part of our DNA. Today, about half of our student body of 120 is comprised of international students from 17 countries. The students benefit from the strong ESL Program at VVS.

We offer a close-knit, family environment, in which almost all of our students board on campus and 90% of our faculty and staff live on campus. Our Sedona location has been called the most beautiful spot in the U.S. and one of the 10 most romantic locales in the world. In addition to rigorous academics, we offer a full range of athletic, fine arts and recreational opportunities.

Academically rigorous IB curriculum with global focus located in stunning nature of Arizona. Welcome to Verde Valley School!

Academic and Sport Facilities

Twelve classrooms, two science labs, one computer lab, performing arts hall, recording studio and library.

VVS offers an excellent fitness center, climbing wall, mountain bike pump track, equestrian stable, riding ring, basketball court, tennis court, soccer field.

Dormitories and School Residences

Our cozy dorms feature classic SW architecture and common rooms with game areas and televisions. Rooms are double occupancy with every effort made to match students with roommates from different nations than their own.

We have a full-time security officer on campus from 10pm – 5am, 7 days a week.

Location

Sedona has been called the most beautiful tourist destination in the U.S. and one of the six most romantic locales in the world. Its towering Red Rocks are truly unique. Its full-time population of 11,000 triples during peak spring and fall tourist seasons. Sedona is 4,200 feet above sea level and 90 minutes by car north of Phoenix, a major metropolitan area. Area population 10,031. Town website:www.visitsedona.com

Starting Dates

Estimated Start Date: Late August

Estimated End Date: Early June

VVS is operating on a trimester system and can accommodate admission at the 1st, 2nd and third trimesters and also at the mid-year point (starting after Winter Break).

International students should arrive at Phoenix International Airport per schedule where VVS will pick them up and transport them to campus.

Foreign Languages:

Chinese
French
German
Spanish
 

Arts:

Drawing, Photography, Ceramics, Painting, Performing Arts, Theater, Music, Guitar

Sports:

Basketball
Cycling
Dance
Equestrian
Fencing
Golf
Hiking
Mountain Biking
Rock Climbing
Skiing
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Yoga

SAT Average:

1850

University Acceptance Rate:

100%

Partial List of College and University Acceptances:

• American University, American University of Paris, Arizona State University, The Art Institute of Chicago, Barnard College, Boston College, Boston University, Brandeis University, Brunel University, Bryn Mawr College, Case Western Reserve, Claremont McKenna College, Colgate University, College of William and Mary, Cornish College of the Arts, Dartmouth College, Drexel University, Eugene Lang College, New School University, Harvey Mudd College, Jacobs University, Bremen, Johns Hopkins University, Lawrence University, Mills College, Mount Holyoke College, Naval Academy, Northern Arizona University, Oberlin College, Ohio Wesleyan, Otis College of Art and Design, Parsons School of Design, New School University, Purdue University, Rice University, Rutgers University, Smith College, St. John's College, Saint Lawrence College, Sarah Lawrence College, Southern Methodist University, Stanford University, Syracuse University , Tulane University, University of Arizona, University of Arizona, University of California, Berkeley, University of Chicago, University of Exeter, University of Oregon, University of Illinois, University of Texas, Austin, University of Utah, University of Wisconsin, Madison, University of York, Vanderbilt University, Vassar College, Webster University, Vienna

Closest International and Local Airports:

Phoenix International Airport