La Scuola International School – Inspire brave learners to shape the future

Our complex, interconnected society calls for a new model of education that opens minds, expands hearts, and fills our spirits with joy.

Curiosity First

At La Scuola, our curiosity-first environment blends enthusiastic exploration, academic excellence, a global mindset, and multilingual expression to best prepare students for a rapidly changing world. Students learn in this distinctive way at La Scuola because we know the real measure of success is our proven ability to meet change as change-makers.

Our complex, interconnected society calls for a new model of education that opens minds, expands hearts, and fills our spirits with joy.

Curiosity First

Building on the World’s Most Uplifting Educational Ideas

The world is a beautiful combination of cultures, ideas, environments, people, and perspectives. From our start in 2002, our unique approach to learning has been grounded in this richness.

Reggio Emilia Approach, Language Immersion and International Baccalaureate, as three linked shapes

The Reggio Emilia Approach

As proponents of the Reggio Emilia Approach, we honor the multiple ways in which students express themselves, build relationships, and make meaning. Our beautifully designed environments intentionally inspire wonder, agency, and collaboration.

International Baccalaureate (IB)

Driven by curiosity, our students unlock the boundless power of inquiry. By synthesizing insights across disciplines, they foster the innovative thinking skills, empathy, and resilience needed to thrive in a rapidly-changing world. This is education as a lifelong journey of discovery, preparing purposeful, passionate global citizens to shape a better future.

Language Immersion

Language immersion enriches students with new perspectives and increased ability to focus, plan, and multi-task. Multilingualism has been proven to be a strong predictor of academic success and lifelong happiness. Through language learning, students gain fluidity of thought and become adaptable to shifting situations — as today’s world increasingly requires.

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Dogpatch Preschool Campus

Located on the corner of 20th and Tennessee Streets, just minutes away from downtown San Francisco and Potrero Hill in the ever-growing Dogpatch neighborhood.

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Mission Grades K-8 Campus

In the heart of the Mission District, you’ll find our new flagship building — the only school building in the Americas built to manifest the Reggio Emilia Approach — plus other facilities.

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Admissions

At La Scuola, niente senza gioia — nothing without joy, nada sin alegría — is part of who we are. We do all we can to make sure that applies to our admissions process, too.

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CIRC — California International Reggio Center

California International Reggio Center (CIRC)

The West Coast’s preeminent Reggio Emilia Approach professional development institute.

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Grade 6 NatureBridge Yosemite

Sep 28 – Oct 2, All Day Mission Campus

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Grade 4 | Incontro di Sezione (Grade-level meeting)

RSVP Here Wednesday, September 30th8:30am – 9:15amMission Campus – New Building – Library Incontri di Sezione — grade-level conversations designed to bring you closer to your child's experience at…

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Mission Campus

Grade 5 | Incontro di Sezione (Grade-level meeting)

RSVP Here Wednesday, September 30th4:30pm – 5:15pmMission Campus – New Building – Library Incontri di Sezione — grade-level conversations designed to bring you closer to your child's experience at…

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