Verde Valley School
Located in the red rock mountains of Sedona, Arizona, VVS is an IB college preparatory boarding and day school, founded in 1948 as one of the nation's first truly international, multicultural boarding schools.
As an International Baccalaureate World School, VVS requires standard level and higher level IB course work of all juniors and seniors.
Life at VVS revolves around five mission principles: college preparation; the value of world citizenship; the value of physical labor; service to others, and environmental stewardship.
VVS athletics include an equestrian program, rock climbing, mountain biking, archery, as well as competitive athletic sports like soccer and golf.
Quick Facts
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Summer Program
English as a Second Language for Korean students. Click here for more information.
For ages 10-16.
The students learn English through learning about the environment, history, and culture of the American Soutwest (specifically, Arizona). The learning occurs formally in the classroom, and experientially with many field trips to local points of interest.
Courses
Academic Support- College Counseling
- English as a Second Language
- Evening Study Assistance
- Learning Center
- Learning Differences Support
- Learning Study Assistance
- Library Skills
- Peer Tutoring
- Study Skills
- Technology Center
- Tutoring
- Writing Center
- Computer Applications
- Computer Graphics
- 3-D Design
- Art Advanced Placement
- Art History Honors
- Art Honors
- Ceramics
- Design
- Drawing Honors
- Jewelry
- Journalism
- Painting
- Photography
- Portfolio Advanced Placement
- Portfolio Honors
- Pottery
- Printmaking
- Publications
- Screenprinting
- Sculpture
- Silkscreen
- Stagecraft
- Community Service
- Exchange Programs
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Leadership
- Outdoor Education
- Study Aboard
- Choral Music
- Composition
- Electronic Music
- History of Jazz
- History of Music
- Individual Instrument
- Music History
- Music Theory
- Recording
- Songwriting
- Voice
- French
- German
- Spanish
- Algebra
- Calculus
- Functions
- Geometry
- Honors
- Statistics
- Trigonometry
- Anatomy
- Astronomy
- Biology Honors
- Botany
- Chemistry Honors
- Earth Science
- Environmental Science
- Genetics
- Geology
- Physical Science
- Physics Honors
- ACT Arep
- CPR
- Drivers Education
- SAT Prep
- Scuba
- TOEFL Prep
- Ethics
- World Religion
- Acting
- Choreography
- Dance
- Directing
- Drama
- Lighting Design
- Modern Dance
- Musical Comedy
- Musical Theater
- Play Production
- Production
- Public Speaking
- Set Design
- Stagecraft
- Technical Theater
- Theater Arts
- Theater Design
- Asian History
- Classical History
- European History
- Honors
- United States History
- World History
- Classics
- Creative Writing
- Literature
- Poetry
All VVS 11th and 12th grade courses are either Higher Level or Standard Level IB courses.
Activities
Athletics- Alpine Skiing
- Basketball
- Camping
- Cross-Country Running
- Cycling
- Dance
- Equestrian
- Fencing
- Free Style Skiing
- Golf
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Martial Arts
- Mountain Biking
- Outdoor Education
- Rock Climbing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Weight Lifting
- A Cappella Group
- Choral Music
- Dance
- Drama Club
- Guitar Ensemble
- Improvisation Group
- Astronomy
- Chess Club
- Community Service
- Dorm Proctors
- Food Council
- Gardening
- Horseback Riding
- International Club
- Investment Club
- Model UN
- National Honor Society
- Newspaper
- Peer Tutoring
- Photography
Gay/Straight Alliance, UN's Millennium Development Goals club
Contact
3511 Verde Valley School Road
Sedona,
AZ
86351
Phone: 928.284.2272
Fax: 928.284.0432
Email: admission@vvsaz.org