In breve
A quick introduction to what makes La Scuola International School one-of-a-kind.
La Scuola International School
Founded in 2002, La Scuola International School uniquely blends the best approaches in education, guiding students to become leaders of their own learning.
WE ARE:
- One of the very few schools in the world to apply the Reggio Emilia Approach all the way through middle school;
- An authorized International Baccalaureate Primary Years and Middle Years Program school;
- An Italian language immersion school.
- Preschool through eighth grade (2 – 14 years)
- Co-ed, independent day school
Students don’t need to speak Italian or Spanish to enroll
Students entering preschool, kindergarten, first grade, or sixth grade will receive a gentle welcome to Italian and learn alongside their classmates. Students applying to all other grades will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to ensure their smooth integration.
In middle school, instruction is primarily in English, with students receiving 6 hours of language instruction per 6-day rotation. That instruction is split 4 hours / 2 hours between their second language and their third — either Italian or Spanish.
San Francisco Campuses
Our Faculty & Staff
Over half of our team originates from countries other than the United States. 88% hold Bachelor’s Degrees in their area of expertise and 50% hold a Master’s degree.
San Francisco Tuition & Fees 2026-27
Preschool Full-Day (until 5:30 p.m.)
Lunch and Morning & Afternoon Snacks Included
$47,300
Preschool Half-Day (until 1:00 p.m.)
Lunch and Morning Snack Included
$37,815
Elementary (Grades K-5)
Lunch Included
$48,850
Middle School (Grades 6-8)
Lunch Included
$50,550
Mission Campus Extended Fees are separate from tuition. Please consult our 2026-27 Extended Care fees for more information.
School Schedule
Scuola dell'infanzia
8:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Half-day
8:15 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Full-day
Kindergarten through Grade 3
8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Mercoledì
Optional Extended Care daily until 6:00 p.m. and Wednesday morning from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m.
Grades 4 through 5
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Mercoledì
Optional Extended Care daily until 6:00 p.m. and Wednesday morning from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m.
Grades 6 through 8
8:30 a.m. – 3:35 p.m.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
9:30 a.m. – 3:35 p.m.
Mercoledì
Optional Extended Care daily until 6:00 p.m. and Wednesday morning from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m.
Recognized as a Scuola Paritaria
La Scuola International School’s primary school is recognized by the Ministero Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale (Italian Ministry of Education) as a Scuola Paritaria (Accredited School), which means it meets Italian state school standards. We are one of just two schools in the United States recognized in this way.
Licensed Childcare Center
La Scuola International School, San Francisco is a licensed childcare center under Title 22 rules and regulations. Our facility, program, and staff have been formally inspected and approved by the State of California Licensing Agency.
Registered 501(3)(c) non-profit. Tax ID: 56-2293184