Valley International Academy

Our mission at Valley International Academy is to provide educational opportunities for students to be productive members of a global society. Housed in the Silicon Valley, our students experience a high quality, challenging academic experience within the confines of a small, caring nurturing community. Our teachers will enhance students’ special talents and passions and support them through their high school years.

• Small class size, teacher to student ratio–1:4. Currently, our largest class, which is PE, has six students in it.
• All teachers provide after-school tutoring for free.
• Weekly after school activities for students such as game days, basketball games, birthday celebrations and more. For more information, please visit Student Activity
• We offer dormitory living for students who may need housing during the school year. For more information, please visit Full-time Boarding
• AP Courses
• University of California approved college- prep courses.
• Three levels of ESL courses for students who may need additional academic support.
• Merit scholarships for qualified students. For more information, please visit Scholarship Application
• Accessible and informative college counseling available to students. For more information, please visit College Counseling
• The school provides a free Shuttle Service for students who don’t live on campus. For more information, please visit School Shuttle
• Meal service for students. Our boarding students are provided three meals a day as part of their boarding fees. Our commuter students are provided with lunch each day; this is included as part of the student’s tuition.
• A beautiful campus set in the mountains of Saratoga, California.

Valley International Academy students will strive to be effective Leaders and Collaborative Team Members who discover their individual strengths and passions as well as their areas of growth. Set, evaluate, review and achieve goals. Recognize and embrace their leadership potential. Effect change in their school, home and/or community by taking on leadership and support roles. Work collaboratively in academic and extra-curricular groups.

Creative Producers who produce inspired, quality work that exhibits their personal knowledge and perspective. Explore, develop and demonstrate creative expression. Experience and develop an appreciation for the arts. Utilize various forms of media while conducting research and creating academic projects.

Critical Thinkers who demonstrate intellectual curiosity. Learn independently and continually work towards mastery of language, history, math, science, technology and the arts. Look closely at the world of ideas and make connections among different areas of learning. Evaluate and challenge their own assumptions and the arguments that they encounter. Read, write, speak and listen analytically, thoughtfully and reflectively in English. Develop, communicate, and execute strategic solutions to academic and real-world challenges.

Healthy Decision Makers who maintain a positive attitude and healthy self-esteem. Maintain a balanced and healthy approach to nutrition, personal hygiene, and physical fitness. Care for their physical, emotional and mental well-being and seek help when needed.’ Commit to regular attendance, punctuality, and effective time management. Behave respectfully and responsibly, displaying personal and academic integrity at all times. Take responsibility for their personal decisions and the consequences of those decisions.

Global Citizens who respect cultural, physical, economic, intellectual, age, gender, religious and sexual diversity. Willingly learn about and experience many aspects of diverse cultures. Formulate and respectfully communicate their own opinions regarding local, national and global issues. Recognize and value their responsibility to society and make positive contributions to their community.