International Schools in San FranciscoCost, Quality & Market Intelligence — 2026 Data
Based on 21 schools · 17 with published fee data · Updated April 2026
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$40,153
per year
+4%
above published tuition
68/100
San Francisco, United States has 21 international schools. The median true annual cost (including hidden fees) is $40,153. Published tuition typically understates the real cost by 4%. Admissions are mostly open (rolling). The most common curricula are IB, American, French.
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Key facts
- 21 international schools 17 with verified published fees · WhereNext-curated DB.
- Median true cost: $40,153/yr tuition + estimated hidden fees (registration, transport, uniform, activities).
- Hidden-fee markup: +4% published tuition typically understates real annual cost by this amount.
- Top curricula IB (10) · American (9) · French (3).
- Admissions mix 15 open · 5 moderate · 1 competitive · 0 highly selective.
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Curriculum Breakdown
Admissions Difficulty
15
Open / Rolling
5
Moderate
1
Competitive
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Data source: WhereNext International School Database. 21 schools in San Francisco, 17 with published fee data. Last updated April 2026.
True cost: Published tuition + estimated hidden fees (registration, transport, uniform, exams, activities) based on city-specific norms.
Value score: 0-100 composite measuring class size, diversity, accreditations, and learning support relative to cost percentile.
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