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There are 19 international schools in San Francisco Bay Area

San Francisco Pacific Academy

San Francisco Pacific Academy introduces students to the cultural heritage through a rigorous bilingual curriculum with a strong emphasis in math and languages.
Our school is fully accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges ( ACS WASC), the organization serving as the accrediting body for the western United States.
Curriculum
American, Russian
Languages of instruction
English, Russian
Ages
5 to 14
This school does not make their fees public.
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Chinese American International School

Founded 1981, Chinese American International School is a Pre-K to eighth grade Mandarin Chinese English dual language immersion independent school.
Curriculum
American, Chinese
Languages of instruction
English, Chinese
Ages
3 to 14
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $39,600
to: $42,600
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Lycée Français de San Francisco

Lycée Français de San Francisco, LFSF is an independent international school, and a leading French immersion school in the San Francisco Bay Area.
LFSF provides a unique educational program accredited by the French Ministry of Education that allows our Preschool through High School students build confidence and adaptability in an ever-changing world.
Curriculum
American, French
Languages of instruction
English, French
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $33,900
to: $43,550
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Lexington Elementary School

Authorized in 2007, Lexington Elementary School is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School offering the Primary Years Program (PYP). Lexington was the ninth elementary school in the state of California and the first (non-private or charter school) in Northern California to be authorized as a Primary Years Program World School. Incorporating California Common Core State Standards with Los Gatos Union School District (LGUSD) adopted curriculum, teachers at Lexington School provide a challenging program of inquiry, which is transdisciplinary and concept-based to TK-5 students. Lexington serves students and their families who live in the foothills above Los Gatos, and those who transfer from other LGUSD schools. The school is part of a district that consists of four elementary schools and one middle school. Lexington launched the district’s Transitional Kindergarten program in fall 2022.
Lexington Elementary is a leader in preparing globally aware students for the 21st century. During their years at Lexington, students develop a curiosity about, knowledge of and a sense of responsibility toward other people, cultures and ideas. Students learn to apply acquired skills and knowledge to real-world issues and problems. As a result of their inquiries, Lexington students are empowered to take thoughtful and appropriate action that extends their learning.
Parents in our community provide tremendous volunteer and financial support through the Home and School Club and the Los Gatos Education Foundation. Their assistance permits the school to offer a wide array of programs and support staff. For example, all TK-5 students receive instruction in Spanish as an additional language from Lexington’s credentialed bilingual teacher. Credentialed music teachers provide music instruction, and a physical education specialist provides physical education instruction to students in grades 1-5. All students at Lexington use technology in their classrooms in the form of laptops or iPads, engaging in creative learning experiences that help prepare them to be ethical members of our globally connected society. Visual arts lessons are provided through a credentialed art teacher and LGUSD art docents.
Lexington recognizes and celebrates students who pursue home languages and additional languages. We began our Pathways to Multilingualism program in 2021 which was supported by a School Board Resolution. Fifth graders have the opportunity to receive a Pathway to Multiliteracy Award at promotion, which we hope will inspire them to continue world language studies, including the Seal of Biliteracy offered in many high schools. Lexington offers various multilingual opportunities and experiences during the school year to increase awareness of the importance of understanding more than one language and to further develop global citizens.
Lexington is leading the charge in the integration of Environmental Literacy. The mission of our LexEcology initiative and the student-driven LexEcology Green Team “is to inspire and empower the Lexington community to be lifelong environmental stewards and cultivate opportunities to educate while engaging students in the natural world.” The LexEcology Team has spearheaded many clean campus initiatives. They maintain the vegetable gardens, the worm compost bin, and run the trash sorting and trash-free lunch program. They were integral to eliminating plastic straws from Los Gatos Union School District cafeterias. State Senator Jim Beall visited Lexington on November 21, 2019 to honor our students for the action they took by writing letters to the California legislature urging them to vote yes on bills requiring manufacturers and retailers to greatly reduce their use of single use packaging and products.
With the help of many parent volunteers, the Lexington Life Lab has become a reality. In addition to the outdoor classrooms in place, a pollinator garden, a native species garden, critter cameras, a weather station, a bat box, and an arbor have been added. During the 2020-21 school year, a greenhouse and a water catchment system were built. District-funded solar panels were installed on the school’s roof in fall 2022. A Life Lab curriculum, complete with lessons and activities, is integrated into PYP units of inquiry.
Lexington, originally built in 1859, is the oldest school in the district and has an interesting and rich history. It was once the only school between Santa Cruz and San Jose. Since then the school has moved locations twice. Most recently, the school was completely rebuilt and opened its new doors in the fall of 2014. Lexington is truly a unique and wonderful world school. Please browse our website to get a better understanding of what makes our International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program World School so special.
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 11
This school does not make their fees public.
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Springbridge International School

Springbridge International School is an independent, coeducational, Japanese/English or Mandarin/English bilingual school.
Curriculum
American, Chinese, Japanese
Languages of instruction
English, Chinese, Japanese
Ages
3 to 14
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $15,394
to: $23,894
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American International Montessori School

American International Montessori School offers authentic Montessori programs for toddlers, preschool and elementary-age students, within either a Japanese or Mandarin Chinese language immersion environment. AIM's highly-trained teachers, culturally-rich program, and engaged parent community make AIM a wonderful choice for parents who want to simultaneously offer their children a joyful, child-led and academically challenging educational experience, and the gift of bilingualism.
Curriculum
Montessori
Languages of instruction
English, Chinese, Japanese
Ages
2 to 12
This school does not make their fees public.
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East Bay German International School

East Bay German International School is a dual-language immersion school offering Early Childhood, Elementary Middle School, and High School programs. EBGIS' integrated curriculum combines bilingual German and English instruction with project-based learning and a cross-cultural experience. EBGIS offers exceptional academics, a diverse international perspective, and a vibrant community of students, parents, and teachers. Our international high school program is now open to all students in grades 9 through 12, regardless of German language ability. The East Bay International High School (EBIHS) at EBGIS offers multiple language tracks with advanced language and literature courses in German, French, and Spanish, while all other instruction takes place in English.
In grades 9 and 10, students receive our outstanding college-preparatory curriculum, including AP courses, essay writing, and content that prepares students for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. All students in grades 11 and 12 undertake the full IB program, culminating in the prestigious IB Diploma.
Curriculum
IB, German
Languages of instruction
English, German
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $26,300
to: $33,300
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German International School of Silicon Valley

The German International School of Silicon Valley is a private bilingual immersion school with an educational program serving children of all nationalities from Preschool through the 12th grade in the San Francisco Bay Area (Mountain View and San Francisco). GISSV is the only elementary and secondary school in the Western United States that meets the strict accreditation requirements of the German government and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), thus enabling entry into the best European and American colleges and universities.
Curriculum
American, German
Languages of instruction
English, German
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $27,825
to: $31,975
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The International School of San Francisco

Our community includes French American International School (Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8) and International High School (Grade 9 through Grade 12).
At French American, students experience a unique, bilingual environment. By Grade 8, students are fluent in both French and English. In Grade 9, our community expands to include incoming students from across San Francisco and families from around the globe. Many of these students are not bilingual, yet they all have a desire to experience the world around them.
At International High School, students earn an internationally recognized baccalaureate diploma in addition to a U.S. high school degree.
Curriculum
IB, American, French
Languages of instruction
English, French
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $39,180
to: $57,160
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Shu Ren International School

Shu Ren International School is a Mandarin immersion, International Baccalaureate PYP school, with locations in Berkeley and San Jose, CA.
Curriculum
IB
Languages of instruction
English, Chinese
Ages
2 to 12
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $27,950
to: $30,950
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The Renaissance International School

The Renaissance International School is an independent, Montessori school with campuses in Oakland and Piedmont for boys and girls ages 2 years through middle school. The program includes art, music and French and Spanish language immersion. Students become fluent in English, French and Spanish.
Curriculum
Montessori
Languages of instruction
English, French, Spanish
Ages
2 to 14
This school does not make their fees public.
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The Quarry Lane School

The Quarry Lane School, a private, secular day school, provides an academically rigorous and supportive educational environment for students entering preschool through high school.
As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, QLS has embraced the IB philosophy and curriculum along with the program standards and practices. This program provides students with the option to participate in an academically rigorous global education.
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $21,034
to: $47,065
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Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley

Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley nurtures creative, multilingual learners, equipped to confidently embrace the delights and challenges of an interconnected world. We are a force for good in the world, preparing our graduates to positively impact their diverse communities, and the local and international spaces in which we all belong.
Curriculum
American, French
Languages of instruction
English, French
Ages
2 to 14
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $35,280
to: $39,950
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La Scuola International School

La Scuola International School is the only Reggio Emilia inspired, International Baccalaureate and Italian language immersion school in the world. Its mission is to inspire brave learners to shape the future. That’s why, every day, it’s the students at La Scuola who ask the provocative questions and lead their learning across languages, across cultures, and across subjects.
Curriculum
IB, Reggio Emilia Approach
Languages of instruction
English, Italian
Ages
2 to 14
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $43,770
to: $43,200
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Silicon Valley International School

Silicon Valley International School is an independent Chinese/English, German/English and French/English language immersion day school located in Palo Alto, California.
Curriculum
IB
Languages of instruction
English, Chinese, French, German
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $36,990
to: $44,990
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AEON School

At AEON, we create a dynamic learning environment that is both personal and innovative. Our students collaborate with peers from around the world, guided by master educators who inspire creative thinking and confident leadership. Learning here transcends the classroom—it’s a global community where students engage deeply and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow.
AEON School in Silicon Valley, serving grades 5-12, is the first in-person location of AEON School, located at Mission College in Santa Clara, CA. We bring education to life through hands-on activities that spark curiosity, discovery, and connection. With a collaborative community that offers mentoring, workshops, guest speakers, and long-term projects, learning becomes exciting and relevant. Our innovative schedule dedicates Fridays to real-world challenges, including off-site excursions and opportunities to learn from local experts. At AEON, every student is seen, supported, and propelled toward excellence, making learning both impactful and joyful.
Curriculum
International, Hybrid
Language of instruction
English
Ages
10 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $9,000
to: $49,800
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Escuela Bilingüe Internacional

Escuela Bilingue Inernacional is an independent Spanish-English bilingual school with students from preschool through Grade 8. EBI is an authorized IB World School.
Curriculum
IB
Languages of instruction
English, Spanish
Ages
3 to 14
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $31,876
to: $39,953
Reviews
(1 review)
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Yew Chung International School Silicon Valley

Yew Chung International School Silicon Valley s a welcoming school community where all children from preschool through grade 8 are encouraged to find and follow their gifts
as they learn in both Chinese and English.
Curriculum
Chinese, International
Languages of instruction
English, Chinese
Ages
2 to 14
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $33,000
to: $33,000
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Bertrand D Hsu American & Chinese Bicultural Academy

Bertrand D Hsu American & Chinese Bicultural Academy is a non-profit K-8 full-day and year-round school for San Francisco parents seeking a quality, rigorous, affordable, and bicultural education for their children.
Curriculum
American, Chinese
Languages of instruction
English, Chinese
Ages
3 to 14
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $18,000
to: $18,000
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Best Schools in San Francisco Bay Area according to our users

San Francisco Pacific Academy

Curriculum
American, Russian
Languages of instruction
English, Russian
Ages
5 to 14
This school does not make their fees public.

Chinese American International School

Curriculum
American, Chinese
Languages of instruction
English, Chinese
Ages
3 to 14
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $39,600
to: $42,600

Lycée Français de San Francisco

Curriculum
American, French
Languages of instruction
English, French
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $33,900
to: $43,550

Lexington Elementary School

Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 11
This school does not make their fees public.

Springbridge International School

Curriculum
American, Chinese, Japanese
Languages of instruction
English, Chinese, Japanese
Ages
3 to 14
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $15,394
to: $23,894

American International Montessori School

Curriculum
Montessori
Languages of instruction
English, Chinese, Japanese
Ages
2 to 12
This school does not make their fees public.

East Bay German International School

Curriculum
IB, German
Languages of instruction
English, German
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $26,300
to: $33,300

German International School of Silicon Valley

Curriculum
American, German
Languages of instruction
English, German
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $27,825
to: $31,975

The International School of San Francisco

Curriculum
IB, American, French
Languages of instruction
English, French
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $39,180
to: $57,160

Shu Ren International School

Curriculum
IB
Languages of instruction
English, Chinese
Ages
2 to 12
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $27,950
to: $30,950

The Renaissance International School

Curriculum
Montessori
Languages of instruction
English, French, Spanish
Ages
2 to 14
This school does not make their fees public.

The Quarry Lane School

Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $21,034
to: $47,065

Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley

Curriculum
American, French
Languages of instruction
English, French
Ages
2 to 14
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $35,280
to: $39,950

La Scuola International School

Curriculum
IB, Reggio Emilia Approach
Languages of instruction
English, Italian
Ages
2 to 14
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $43,770
to: $43,200

Silicon Valley International School

Curriculum
IB
Languages of instruction
English, Chinese, French, German
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $36,990
to: $44,990

AEON School

Curriculum
International, Hybrid
Language of instruction
English
Ages
10 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $9,000
to: $49,800

Escuela Bilingüe Internacional

Curriculum
IB
Languages of instruction
English, Spanish
Ages
3 to 14
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $31,876
to: $39,953
Reviews
(1 review)

Yew Chung International School Silicon Valley

Curriculum
Chinese, International
Languages of instruction
English, Chinese
Ages
2 to 14
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $33,000
to: $33,000

Bertrand D Hsu American & Chinese Bicultural Academy

Curriculum
American, Chinese
Languages of instruction
English, Chinese
Ages
3 to 14
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $18,000
to: $18,000