San Francisco, CA · K–11
Last verified August 20, 2026
728 20th St., 94107 · (415) 558-9006
Enrollment
194
Student:teacher
6:1
Published tuition
$12,380–$50,550
Application fee
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Tuition by division
| Division | Grades | Annual tuition | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preschool / Pre-K2026-2027 | Preschool Half Day (2-Day Schedule) | $12,700 | Silicon Valley Campus: Lunch and Morning Snack Included, Tuesday, Thursday |
| Preschool / Pre-K2026-2027 | Preschool Full Day (2-Day Schedule) | $18,125 | Silicon Valley Campus: Lunch and Morning & Afternoon Snacks Included, Tuesday, Thursday |
| Preschool / Pre-K2026-2027 | Preschool Half Day (3-Day Schedule) | $18,325 | Silicon Valley Campus: Lunch and Morning Snack Included, Monday, Wednesday, Friday |
| Preschool / Pre-K2026-2027 | Preschool Full Day (3-Day Schedule) | $26,185 | Silicon Valley Campus: Lunch and Morning & Afternoon Snacks Included, Monday, Wednesday, Friday |
| Preschool / Pre-K2026-2027 | Preschool Half Day (5-Day Schedule) | $37,815 | Lunch and Morning Snack Included |
| Preschool / Pre-K2026-2027 | Preschool Full Day (5-Day Schedule) | $47,300 | Lunch and Morning & Afternoon Snacks Included |
| Elementary2026-2027 | Elementary (Grades K-5) | $48,850 | Lunch Included |
| Middle school2026-2027 | Middle School (Grades 6-8) | $50,550 | Lunch Included |
Head of school
Valentina Imbeni
Head of School, PhD.
Dr. Valentina Imbeni is the Head of School at La Scuola International School.
Curriculum & special classes
La Scuola International School blends the Reggio Emilia Approach, the International Baccalaureate (IB), and language immersion. The curriculum focuses on grounded academics, exuberant exploration, and multilingual expression, guiding students to become leaders of their own learning.
Financial aid
La Scuola offers a sliding scale tuition program based on demonstrated financial need and the availability of funds, currently used by 30% of families. Families apply through the Clarity Application, which assesses assets, income, expenses, and debts.
Before & after school care
Before school
Wednesday morning care from 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. with prior registration (Mission Campus).
After school
Extended care is offered Monday to Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at both Mission and Silicon Valley Campuses. Enrichment programs are also offered.
Cost
Mission Campus: 5 days/week: $6,500; 3 days/week: $4,600; Daily drop-in: $50/day. Silicon Valley Campus: 5 days/week: $4,600; 3 days/week: $3,475; Daily drop-in: $40/day. Late pick-up fees apply ($75 base rate after 5-minute grace period, additional $2/minute for Mission Campus beyond 15 minutes, $3.25/minute for Silicon Valley Campus beyond 15 minutes).
Extended-care hours and rates change yearly — parents can correct these below.
Admissions
The admissions process for La Scuola International School starts with event registration and application access in August. Families attend tours, events, and parent/guardian meetings. Decision letters are sent in March.
Apply by
January 15, 2027 (for most applications for 2026-2027 school year); January 21, 2027 (for sliding scale tuition applications for prospective families)
Acceptance rate
Not listed
Application fee
Not listed
What they ask for: Application via Ravenna Hub, Parent/Guardian Meeting, Student School Visit Day (for Preschool/K-5) or Applicant Shadow Day (for Middle School, includes brief math and English assessment), confidential Student Evaluation from current teacher (for K-8), report cards from current and past two school years (for Grades 1-8).
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