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La Scuola International School
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La Scuola International School

Membership Status

Full Member

Mission Statement

INSPIRE BRAVE LEARNERS TO SHAPE THE FUTURE Our Motto Nothing without joy Niente senza gioia Our Values ASK PROVOCATIVE QUESTIONS AND DISCOVER EXTRAORDINARY ANSWERS Today, information is simply a commodity; that makes intelligence, insight, and infinite perspective vastly more valuable. At La Scuola, we encourage each other to ask the kinds of provocative questions that lead to otherwise unrealized answers—answers that advance our understanding of the world. CARE ABOUT OTHERS, LIFT UP THE WORLD Caring is a prerequisite at La Scuola. We foster awareness of ourselves and our community—even when that community is beyond our sight and outside of our immediate grasp. The care we extend and the actions we take ripple outward, elevating the lives of our international neighbors. THINK BOUNDLESSLY AND SEE BEYOND At La Scuola. there are no bounds—between disciplines, cultures, perspectives, or where we are and where we want to go. By intentionally surrounding ourselves with people of myriad types, we gain boundless perspective and see beyond the horizon. ACT WITH COURAGE, TAKE RESPONSIBILITY, OPEN TO THE WORLD Asking, caring, and knowing—these all lead us to standing forward courageously. We take responsibility for our actions and for others, speaking, acting, and leading by example. We think globally and are open to the world. EMBRACE BEAUTY AS A HUMAN RIGHT Beauty is found in the curious questions that inspire our minds and hearts. Beauty is found in the differences between us, each person uniquely, beautifully human. Beauty is found in our hearts, as we express our care, consideration, and respect for the world around us. Recognizing this beauty—in our environment, in truth, and in each other—isn’t just a gift; at La Scuola, it’s a human right.

La Scuola International School

About La Scuola International School

At La Scuola, our mission is to “Inspire Brave Learners to Shape the Future.” We do that by leveraging the best of what is known globally about learning and child development across subjects, and giving our students both the academic and the socio-emotional skills they will need to thrive, fulfill their unique potential, and be happy. At La Scuola, we don’t view children as empty vessels that we fill with information, but as learners. Our students learn to seek out the answers to questions they ask themselves, balance what is known with their own curiosities about what is possible, resolve difficult problems and think creatively to wade through the tides of change ahead of them. We are proud of our global community, of the multitudes of languages spoken on campus, our diverse faculty, and the rich array of cultures that our families represent. As an International Baccalaureate Italian Immersion School, our diverse community helps our students think beyond their immediate environment and engage with the many different people of our increasingly globalized world. They celebrate diversity, rather than fear it. Our students are at the center of the learning process: and they fill us with joy and wonder every day. La Scuola is an International Baccalaureate (IB) accredited, Reggio Emilia Inspired, Italian Immersion (preK-5) school. Italian is not required to enroll at La Scuola and English is also taught. In the Middle School the majority of classes are taught in English. We are a truly diverse and international community and the majority of our students do not have Italian speakers in the home. Our graduates are Open to the World, Our motto is Nothing without Joy! Language Immersion Model: Preschool: approximately 10% English – 90% Italian Grades K-1: approximately 20% English – 80% Italian Grade 2: approximately 30% English – 70% Italian Grades 3-5: approximately 50% English – 50% Italian Grades 6-8: approximately 70% English – 30% Italian Language percentages do not include specialist subjects.

School Profile

  • School Type
    Elementary
  • Boarding/Day
    Day Only
  • Grade Levels
    Preschool; Kindergarten; Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8
  • Classroom
    In-Person
  • Gender
    All Genders
  • Enrollment
    370
  • Learning Styles
    International Baccalaureate Reggio Emilia
  • Affiliations
    NAIS; IB; ISM; CATDC; Cal-ISBOA; NAEYC; ABADO; NBOA
  • International School
    Yes
  • Accepting I-20s
    Yes

Location Information

Contact Information

  • Mailing Address
    3250 18th Street San Francisco, CA 94110
  • Main
    (415) 551-0000

Additional Campus Locations

  • La Scuola International School (Silicon Valley Campus)

    • Campus Type
      Elementary
    • Boarding/Day
      Day Only
    • Grade Levels
      Preschool to Grade 1
    • Gender
      All Genders
    • Address
      2086 Clarke Avenue, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
    • County
      San Mateo
  • La Scuola International School (San Francisco Dogpatch and Mission Campuses)

    • Campus Type
      Elementary
    • Boarding/Day
      Day Only
    • Grade Levels
      Preschool to Grade 8
    • Gender
      All Genders
    • Address
      3250 18th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
    • County
      San Francisco