The Quarry Lane School
International School in San Francisco
Quick answer
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB taught at The Quarry Lane School.
- Tuition: $26,718–$52,089/yr published in USD, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 16 San Francisco international school · 700 students total.
- 36 nationalities expat-heavy mix.
- Ages: Ages 2 to 18 age range accepted.
- Accreditations: IBO, WASC verified.
700
36
16 avg
Rolling
IBO, WASC
About The Quarry Lane School
The Quarry Lane School, a private, secular day school, provides an academically rigorous and supportive educational environment for students entering preschool through high school. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, QLS has embraced the IB philosophy and curriculum along with the program standards and practices. This program provides students with the option to participate in an academically rigorous global education.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.
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.
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability 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?
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $26,718–$52,089 |
| Annual tuition (USD) | 26718-52089 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $41,354(+5%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $42,854 |
| Cost position in San Francisco | 59th percentile(above average) |
IB
IB Diploma
Spanish, Mandarin
unknown
English as a Second Language
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
At a Glance
Fee Position in San Francisco
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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