San Francisco Pacific Academy
International School in San Francisco
Quick answer
San Francisco Pacific Academy is a American-curriculum school in San Francisco, United States. It is accredited by WASC and serves ages Ages 5 to 14.
Key facts
- Curriculum: American taught at San Francisco Pacific Academy.
- Avg class size: 10 (max 12) San Francisco international school.
- Ages: Ages 5 to 14 school day starts at 9:00 am.
- Accreditations: WASC verified.
10 avg / 12 max
Rolling
WASC
About San Francisco Pacific Academy
San Francisco Pacific Academy introduces students to the cultural heritage through a rigorous bilingual curriculum with a strong emphasis in math and languages. Our school is fully accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges ( ACS WASC), the organization serving as the accrediting body for the western United States.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school hasn't published its learning-support or EAL provision — treat it as unconfirmed and ask directly.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
American
Unit tests and quizzes, CTP5 test for grades 4-7, SSAT test for grade 8
SFPA administers a standardized achievement test called Comprehensive Testing Program (CTP5). The test is designed specifically for high-achieving schools and schools wishing to set high standards, therefore is used by the nation’s most rigorous academic schools. We are extremely proud to compare outstanding test results of our students who are among the top score takers, ranking among the top 1% nationwide in math, and the top 10% nationwide in all areas. The results are even more impressive if it is kept in mind that most of students who start SFPA in Kindergarten, have very little or no command of English at all.
unknown
No
9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Yes, hot lunches
No
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