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The International School of San Francisco

International School in San Francisco

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The International School of San Francisco (ISSF) serves 1,071 students aged 2 to 18 in the Bay Area. The school combines an American curriculum with French baccalauréat and IB Diploma pathways — a tri-track multilingual model. Accredited by IBO, ECIS and AEFE. Strong fit for francophone tech-industry families on Bay Area assignments seeking French-curriculum continuity with IB sixth-form option, distinct from the LFSF and Silicon Valley International School options.

Key facts

  • Curriculum: IB, American, French leaving qualifications include IB Diploma and French Baccalaureate.
  • Tuition: $41,140–$60,020/yr published in USD, US$ equivalent.
  • Avg class size: 16 San Francisco international school · 1,071 students total.
  • Ages: Ages 2 to 18 school day starts at 8:30.
  • Accreditations: IBO, ECIS, AEFE verified.
IB, American, FrenchAges 2 to 18$41,140–$60,020/yr(41140-60020)
Est. all-in: $52,140/yr(+3%, modeled)Premium in San FranciscoOpen admissions
Students

1,071

Class Size

16 avg

Admissions

Rolling

Accreditations

IBO, ECIS, AEFE

Qualifications

IB Diploma and French Baccalaureate

multi-curriculumibamerican-curriculumpremium-tieropen-admissionsbilingual

About The International School of San Francisco

Our community includes French American International School (Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8) and International High School (Grade 9 through Grade 12).

Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)

Special educational needs (SEN)Not published
English as an additional language (EAL)Not published

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

  1. 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?
  2. Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
  3. What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
  4. 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.
  5. Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
  6. Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Annual fees and costs for The International School of San Francisco
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$41,140–$60,020
Annual tuition (USD)41140-60020
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$52,140(+3%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$53,640
Cost position in San Francisco88th percentile(premium tier)
Curriculum

IB, American, French

Leaving qualifications

IB Diploma and French Baccalaureate

External examinations

IB Diploma French Baccalaureate

School hours

8:30 – 15:15

Uniform requiredNo
After-school careNo
Listing imported: 2026-04-27Data source: scrapedConfidence: highData completeness: 65%Sources: none yet — confirm with the school

Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.

At a Glance

Fee Position in San Francisco

Premium
Median
$9,000$41,140–$60,020$60,220

School Profile

AffordabilitySchool SizeSmall Classes
The International School of San Francisco

Class Size

This school
16
City avg
16

Estimated Real Cost

Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams

83%
17%
Tuition:$50,580
Est. extras:$10,116
Estimated total per year$60,696 (USD)

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