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
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
% on Financial Aid
28%
Admissions Director
Paola Barberi
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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to La Scuola International Silicon Valley is Eastside College Preparatory School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is The Primary School - East Palo Alto (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Creative Montessori Learning Center (0.8 miles away)
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Grades: K-2 | 141 students 0.1 miles 951 Oconnor St
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 396-2779
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 396-2779
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K-2
141
Grades: 9-12 | 258 students 0.2 miles 1041 Myrtle St
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 688-0850
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 688-0850
0.2
9-12
258
Grades: 1-8 | 30 students 0.7 miles 2800 W Bayshore Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 424-1267
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 424-1267
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1-8
30
Creative Montessori Learning Center
Montessori School
Grades: PK-K | 50 students 0.8 miles 1421 Bay Road
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 325-9543
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 325-9543
0.8
PK-K
50
Grades: PK-12 | 685 students 0.9 miles 151 Laura Ln
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 251-8500
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 251-8500
0.9
PK-12
685
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