La Scuola International School
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
Per yearUSD 37.8K–50.5K
2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
La Scuola International School is a San Francisco school with Dogpatch and Mission campuses. Its approach draws on the Reggio Emilia Approach, the International Baccalaureate, and language immersion, with a curiosity-first learning environment.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
Info checked 2026-11-09 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP
Ages
Ages 2–14
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 2002
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Preschool Full-Day | USD 47,300 |
| Preschool Half-Day | USD 37,815 |
| Kindergarten – Grade 5 | USD 48,850 |
| Grades 6 – 8 | USD 50,550 |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| Preschool Full-Day | USD 47,300 |
| Preschool Half-Day | USD 37,815 |
| Kindergarten – Grade 5 | USD 48,850 |
| Grades 6 – 8 | USD 50,550 |
Source: school website (sf.lascuolainternational.org) · checked 2026-10-29
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| La Scuola International School (this school) | USD 37,815 | USD 50,550 |
| Stanford Online High School | USD 6,380 | USD 31,900 |
| Bertrand D. Hsu American & Chinese Bicultural Academy | USD 3,600 | USD 24,000 |
| Chinese American International School | USD 42,900 | USD 46,300 |
| French American International School | USD 45,168 | USD 63,621 |
| Yew Chung International School of Silicon Valley | USD 37,500 | USD 37,500 |
Source: school website (sf.lascuolainternational.org) · checked 2026-10-29
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP · IB MYP
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPOffered
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
- Service
Campus and school life
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Sports
- Physical Education & Athletics
After-school activities
- Extended Day
- Camps
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Accreditation and memberships
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- Accreditations
- IB
- Memberships
- COIS
Location
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