ASV+
ASV+ is the official co-curricular activities program at the American School of Valencia. Students at ASV may participate in a variety of athletic teams, STEM, dance, music, and world languages as an co-curricular activity. All of them (except for Français and Deutsch) are instructed in English by expert coaches and teachers within the school day.
Students have the opportunity to train or attend classes throughout the week, but they also play in athletic matches and tournaments. In the case of dance, music and world language activities, perform at ASV community events or other external activities.
An Enriching Experience
The ASV+ program is addressed to students in Prekinder 2 through Grade 12. The list of activities is adapted to each age level and offer an opportunity to practice sports or develop each child’s interest on arts, dance and technology. A key fact is the schedule, as ASV`+ activities took place within the school day and do not affect study and resting time at home or family routines such as transportation. Only athletic teams in Middle and High School do have an afternoon training session, as it is recommended for these levels.
Outstanding Facilities
ASV+ students enjoy our outstanding facilities and services to have the highest benefit on their time developing their activity. Sports groups use our outdoor school parks, the Athletic Field and the Athletic Center. The Athletic Field is a high-performance artificial turf pitch for both Soccer and Field Hockey. The Athletic Center has rooms for our Dance groups with mirrors, ballet barres, padded floor and acoustic system. The Athletic Court is a high-performance wooden floor court for Volleyball and Basketball. STEM groups use the High School Computer Lab and one of the multimedia integrated classrooms in Elementary School.
Represent ASV
Students have the opportunity to compete representing our school in local, national and international competitions. ASV also takes part in interschool athletic events, offering a time to meet and compete with students of other international or bilingual schools from Valencia. Junior Varsity and Varsity Teams travel and play AMAC, ESC and Iberian League tournaments against other international schools from Spain, Portugal, France, Switzerland, Germany, Italy, Morocco, and Algeria.
Stay Connected!
Families have continuous information on activities and upcoming events for their children and received two progress reports in December and June. For our young ones there are specific events open for the families to come and join their child in his/her activity (Open House) and also they can join us in the games and cheer for our players. Dance activities participate in the Christmas Concert and also have a special show at the end of the school year in which language activities also participate.
Preschool
Ballet (PK2 and Kinder)
Ballet is a classical dance form characterized by grace and precision of movement, which requires concentration, physical strength, flexibility, coordination and musical rhythm.
Multisports (PK2 and Kinder)
Multisports provides students with the opportunity of alternating the practice of various sports. This activity is the first step before the child chooses to do a particular sport, here they will experiment several and then he/she will be able to make a choice.
Elementary School
Ballet
Ballet is a classical dance form characterized by grace and precision of movement, which requires concentration, physical strength, flexibility, coordination and musical rhythm.
Urban Dance / Funky
In Dance (Hip Hop, Funky, Urban Dance) the students work with their body as a way of expression in free or organized movements. Students learn to follow different rhythms and work their coordination, team spirit and spatial conscience while they dance.
The students will learn the techniques and general basic movements for different music styles, they will practice their body awareness and will start to develop their own taste for a particular style.
Soccer
Soccer offers numerous physical, social and leadership benefits. Fundamental values such as team spirit, discipline, companionship, sharing, time management and sacrifice can be learned by an early introduction to team sports. Numerous physical skills will also be developed, such as coordination, agility and endurance.
Basketball
Basketball is a sport which offers numerous physical, social and leadership benefits. Fundamental values such as team spirit, discipline, companionship, sharing, time management and sacrifice can be learned by an early introduction to team sports. Numerous physical skills will also be developed, such as coordination, agility and endurance.
Field Hockey
Field Hockey is a sport which offers numerous physical, social and leadership benefits. Fundamental values such as team spirit, discipline, companionship, sharing, time management and sacrifice can be learned by an early introduction to team sports. Numerous physical skills will also be developed, such as coordination, agility and endurance.
STEM
STEM stands for Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics. The goal of STEM is to improve competitiveness in science and technology development, that is, intertwining several disciplines so students learn to apply them to solve problems, these disciplines are considered essential for the technologically advanced societies. ASV will collaborate with the company Ingeniokids in offering this proyect for all ASV+ groups, each of them with different objectives and adapted to the child’s age.
Français
In Français, students will discover, sing, play, move, think and interact in French.
Learning new languages is an excellent opportunity to open doors to new cultures and new ways of thinking, as well as to prepare for the future. Language acquisition at an early age exposes students to the opportunity, with advanced studies, to acquire fluency in French.
Deutsch (only grades 3-5)
In Deutsch, students will discover, sing, play, move, think and interact in German.
Learning new languages is an excellent opportunity to open doors to new cultures and new ways of thinking, as well as to prepare for the future. Language acquisition at an early age exposes students to the opportunity, with advanced studies, to acquire fluencies in German.
Middle School
Soccer
Soccer offers numerous physical, social and leadership benefits. Fundamental values such as team spirit, discipline, companionship, sharing, time management and sacrifice can be learned by an early introduction to team sports. Numerous physical skills will also be developed, such as coordination, agility and endurance.
Basketball
Basketball is a sport which offers numerous physical, social and leadership benefits. Fundamental values such as team spirit, discipline, companionship, sharing, time management and sacrifice can be learned by an early introduction to team sports. Numerous physical skills will also be developed, such as coordination, agility and endurance.
Field Hockey
Field Hockey is a sport which offers numerous physical, social and leadership benefits. Fundamental values such as team spirit, discipline, companionship, sharing, time management and sacrifice can be learned by an early introduction to team sports. Numerous physical skills will also be developed, such as coordination, agility and endurance.
Volleyball
Volleyball offers numerous physical, social and leadership benefits. Fundamental values such as team spirit, discipline, companionship, sharing, time management and sacrifice can be learned in team sports. Numerous physical skills will also be developed, such as coordination, agility and endurance.
STEM
STEM stands for Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics. The goal of STEM is to improve competitiveness in science and technology development, that is, intertwining several disciplines so students learn to apply them to solve problems, these disciplines are considered essential for the technologically advanced societies. ASV will collaborate with the company Ingeniokids in offering this proyect for all ASV+ groups, each of them with different objectives and adapted to the child’s age.
Hip Hop
Hip Hop is not only a way of dancing or a way of moving with the rhythm of the music, it’s a way of life which includes its own message: it’s a way of self-expression to rebel against inequalities and to promote respect through music.
In Hip Hop the students work with their body as a way of expression in free or organised movements. Students learn to follow different rhythms and work their coordination, team spirit and spatial conscience while they dance.
The students will learn the techniques and general basic movements for different music styles, they will practice their body awareness and will start to develop their own taste for a particular style.
Ballet Enrichment
Ballet is a classical dance form characterised by grace and precision of movement, which requires concentration, physical strength, flexibility, coordination and musical rhythm. In Ballet Enrichment studnets in this activity will already have a Ballet background required as the teacher will be teaching Grade 3 of the Royal Academy of Dance.
Journalism
Journalism will develop and cultivate reading, writing, and interviewing skills through the emphasis of journalistic text. Students will compose articles, take pictures and design the layout all in order to prepare the Senior Yearbook. In addition, students will learn some of the history of American Journalism and its effect on modern journalism, as well as camera features, interview techniques and group management strategies.
High School
Soccer
Soccer offers numerous physical, social and leadership benefits. Fundamental values such as team spirit, discipline, companionship, sharing, time management and sacrifice can be learned by an early introduction to team sports. Numerous physical skills will also be developed, such as coordination, agility and endurance.
Basketball
Basketball is a sport which offers numerous physical, social and leadership benefits. Fundamental values such as team spirit, discipline, companionship, sharing, time management and sacrifice can be learned by an early introduction to team sports. Numerous physical skills will also be developed, such as coordination, agility and endurance.
Field Hockey (Grades 9 and 10)
Field Hockey is a sport which offers numerous physical, social and leadership benefits. Fundamental values such as team spirit, discipline, companionship, sharing, time management and sacrifice can be learned by an early introduction to team sports. Numerous physical skills will also be developed, such as coordination, agility and endurance.
Volleyball
Volleyball offers numerous physical, social and leadership benefits. Fundamental values such as team spirit, discipline, companionship, sharing, time management and sacrifice can be learned in team sports. Numerous physical skills will also be developed, such as coordination, agility and endurance.
Hip Hop (Grades 9 and 10)
Hip Hop is not only a way of dancing or a way of moving with the rhythm of the music, it’s a way of life which includes its own message: it’s a way of self-expression to rebel against inequalities and to promote respect through music.
In Hip Hop the students work with their body as a way of expression in free or organised movements. Students learn to follow different rhythms and work their coordination, team spirit and spatial conscience while they dance.
The students will learn the techniques and general basic movements for different music styles, they will practice their body awareness and will start to develop their own taste for a particular style.
Journalism
Journalism will develop and cultivate reading, writing, and interviewing skills through the emphasis of journalistic text. Students will compose articles, take pictures and design the layout all in order to prepare the Senior Yearbook. In addition, students will learn some of the history of American Journalism and its effect on modern journalism, as well as camera features, interview techniques and group management strategies.
This activity starts in September and finishes in March.
DELF Preparation
DELF preparation. Students who are already learning French at ASV have the opportunity to prepare the official exams to obtain B1 or B2.
This activity can be taken from October to January or from February to May.
Goethe Preparation
Goethe preparation. Students who are already learning German at ASV have the opportunity to prepare the official exams to obtain the A2 certificate.
This activity can be taken from October to January or from February to May.
