The International School of San Francisco
International School in San Francisco
Quick answer
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.
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.
1,071
16 avg
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IBO, ECIS, AEFE
IB Diploma and French Baccalaureate
WhereNext Analysis
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. Tuition $41,140-$60,020 per year — premium positioning. 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.
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).
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $41,140 – $60,020 |
| Annual tuition (USD) | 41140-60020 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $52,140(+3%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $53,640 |
| Cost position in San Francisco | 88th percentile(premium tier) |
IB, American, French
IB Diploma and French Baccalaureate
IB Diploma French Baccalaureate
8:30 – 15:15
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