Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked CA School
- School Type: Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 843 students
- Yearly Tuition: $49,130
- Average class size: 7 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 13
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Silicon Valley International School
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked CA School
- School Type: Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 843 students
- Yearly Tuition: $49,130
- Average class size: 7 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 13
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Silicon Valley International School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Student Body
Sports offered
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Enrollment falls with grade level as counts drop from 93 in Pre-K to 12 in Grade 12.
Dual Language Immersion Program
Secondary Immersion Language
Other
Year Founded
1979
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 9, 2027
Student Body
Total Students
843 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
60%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
127 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Average Class Size
7 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE)
Council of Bilingual Education (PVSR legacy category)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC)
International Baccalaureate World School (IB)
California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS-CA)
Council of Bilingual Education (PVSR legacy category)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC)
International Baccalaureate World School (IB)
California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS-CA)
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
Jan. 13
Yearly Tuition Cost
$49,130
Admissions Director
Jennifer Tyler
Application URL
Request Information
Sports
Total Sports Offered
10 sports
School Mascot
Dragons
School Notes
- MISSION - Silicon Valley International School's focus on inquiry and bilingualism empowers young minds to embrace complexity, think critically from multiple perspectives, anddemonstrate integrity and sensitivity across cultures.
- Silicon Valley International School offers a dynamic bilingual education that isn`t just about becoming fluent in two languages. More importantly, it is about learning through language.
- Every day, students immerse themselves in a rich multilingual and multicultural environment and develop the cultural literacy and communication skills they will inevitably need to thrive in an international setting.
- Inquiry-based learning is an approach to education in which students are fully engaged by asking questions, reaching for answers, making bigger-picture connections, reflecting on learning,and taking action.
- Teachers in INTL's International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years and Middle Years Programme facilitate the understanding of specific content and skills outlined in our curricula, but in ways that allow students to connect, be curious about, and build theirown understanding of the content and skills through a deeper grasp of concepts.
- This unique educational approach prepares students for therigor and demands of the world-renowned IB Diploma Programme taught in 11th and 12th Grades.
- Silicon Valley International School strives to create anurturing environment in which students are encouraged to reach their full potential.
- Guided by the International Baccalaureate Learner Profile, social-emotional learning is woven into the fabric of the curriculum as well as taught explicitly.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Silicon Valley International School cost?
Silicon Valley International School's tuition is approximately $49,130 for private students.
What sports does Silicon Valley International School offer?
Silicon Valley International School offers 10 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, E-sports, Flag Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball. Silicon Valley International School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in California for most sports offered.
What is Silicon Valley International School's ranking?
Silicon Valley International School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body and Most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for Silicon Valley International School?
The application deadline for Silicon Valley International School is Jan. 13.
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School Reviews
5 4/22/2021
this school has made me a lot smarter and I am very grateful I got to go there, 5 stars
5 5/17/2016
Both of my kids go here and are achieving an amazing education. In addition to robust academics, there is a strong arts and music program. The teachers and administrative staff are smart, caring and involved. We are very happy with our children's critical thinking, problem solving and language skills - ISTP is preparing them to to participate in a worldwide economy. It's a great school.
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