Founded in 2002, La Scuola International School the only Reggio Emilia inspired, International Baccalaureate (IB) and Italian language immersion school in the world is serving the Bay Area with our new campus in Silicon Valley (Preschool - Grade 1) and two San Francisco campuses (Preschool - Grade 8).
Our mission is to inspire brave learners to shape the future.
Every day, it`s the students at La Scuola who ask provocative questions and lead their learning across languages, across cultures, and across subjects.
The Silicon Valley campus is just minutes' away from Stanford University, Facebook and Google headquarters, and Hwy 101. To learn more, please visit us at www.lascuolasf.org.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Yearly Tuition: $34,650
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Year Founded
2002
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Student Body
Total Students
40 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$34,650
Tuition Notes
preschool_full_day:$45,150
preschool_half_day:$36,100
elementary:$46,200
middle_school:$48,150
silicon_valley_preschool_full_day:$39,300
silicon_valley_preschool_half_day:$31,450
silicon_valley_elementary:$38,800
% on Financial Aid
28%
Admissions Director
Paola Barberi
Application URL
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Arts and Crafts
Arts and Crafts
School Notes
The world has changed and it's time for education to catch
up. At La Scuola International School Silicon Valley we
believe that to inspire brave learners to shape the future, we must
believe that:
- Children are innately intelligent and curious.
- The provocative questions they ask ignite a process of arriving at answers with peers and teachers, not an opportunity for us to tell them the answer.
- Our role as a community is to nurture the child intellectually, physically, emotionally, and to always do so with joy.
- Children learn through meaningful experiences and exploration of the world, and doing so in a beautiful environment leads to a love of learning for life.
- Being open to the world across languages, culture, and subjects increases their ability to learn while finding beauty in life.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does La Scuola International Silicon Valley cost?
La Scuola International Silicon Valley's tuition is approximately $34,650 for private students.
Does La Scuola International Silicon Valley offer a summer program?
Yes, La Scuola International Silicon Valley offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for La Scuola International Silicon Valley?
The application deadline for La Scuola International Silicon Valley is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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