Learning at La Scuola is more than surface deep! Students are supported to open their eyes and their minds to what lessons can be found in surprising places. In the garden, that means peeking under leaves or digging in the soil. From tiny critters to tangled roots, there is no limit to what they might discover! 🐛🪱🍂
La Scuola International School
Primary and Secondary Education
San Francisco, California 2,655 followers
Inspire Brave Learners to Shape the Future
About us
Preschool and K-8 IB and Reggio Emilia inspired Italian Immersion International School, with campuses in San Francisco and Silicon Valley. At La Scuola we are inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach; and we use the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (IB-PYP) and Middle Years Program (IB-MYP) as the basis for the curriculum the students are taught. This world-class education model is grounded in creative and critical thinking and is relevant to the global challenges of the 21st century. We strive to teach the whole child: mind, body and soul. We have a lively, warm and very diverse community of parents, with 34 languages spoken at the school and different family structures. Our parent body is from all over the world and includes a mix of lovers of International Baccalaureate education, the Reggio Emilia approach to learning, multi-lingual speakers, Italian-Americans, and lovers of Italian language and culture. Children and parents do not need to know Italian to be at La Scuola. Spanish language taught as of Grade 4 and up.
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http://www.lascuolasf.org
External link for La Scuola International School
- Industry
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, California
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2002
- Specialties
- Language Immersion, Reggio Emilia inspired education, IB World School, Scuola Parificata, International School, Italian, and International Baccalaureate
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3250 18th St
San Francisco, California 94110, US
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728 20th Street
San Francisco, California 94107, US
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2086 Clarke Ave
East Palo Alto, California 94303, US
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We have a big announcement! La Scuola International School is extending the reach of its world-class, one-of-a-kind approach to education with the opening of a new campus in Milan, Italy. The Milan campus will be La Scuola’s fourth, and its first outside of the Bay Area. La Scuola International, Milan is enrolling students for the 2026-2027 school year, with program options for students 2-14 years old. Head of School Valentina Imbeni, PhD will host an information session open to all parents on November 25, 2025. More information is available at https://lnkd.in/gKS_-mVc. We hope you will learn more about our community, and we can't wait to open our doors to the families of Milano!
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Even the rain couldn’t stop the magic yesterday! Our K–8 Open House was such a beautiful reminder of what makes La Scuola International School so special: a community that shows up with curiosity, warmth, and joy no matter the weather. I’m so deeply grateful for our incredible teachers and Division Heads who created thoughtful, intentional experiences for every child and family who attended. Your creativity and care shined through every classroom and conversation. A heartfelt thank you to our Parent Association Admissions Ambassador Lead, Gina Longhitano truly a dream collaborator. Every year, I’m more grateful for your partnership, organization, and heart. And to our amazing parent volunteers, thank you for greeting families, guiding groups, and sharing your La Scuola stories with such warmth. You are the heartbeat of this community, and your presence makes all the difference. 💛 Finally, Meron Benti You’ve been the best addition to our Admissions team. Working with you is such a gift and your energy, insight, and kindness make every project stronger. Days like these remind me why I love this work. When community, collaboration, and connection come together…even in the rain!
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Join La Scuola's California International Reggio Center (CIRC) for professional development workshops designed specifically for elementary and middle school educators! We have a few spots left in our first workshop of the elementary series. For a limited time, tickets are available at 20% off! CIRC Elementary presents Our Living, Learning Environment Date: Friday, September 26, 9am - 12pm Location: La Scuola International School - Mission Campus Register: https://lnkd.in/g2gnEUvq Know an educator or school that may be interested in this session? We’d be grateful if you could forward the invite along! This interactive workshop will explore how elementary environments can become dynamic spaces for inquiry, creativity, and collaboration—reflecting the principles of the Reggio Emilia approach. We’re excited to open this new chapter for CIRC and hope you’ll join us!
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Do you believe? That a child can speak 100 languages? That childrens’ questions must be taken seriously? That joy and beauty are human rights? If you are a curious, open-minded and driven individual, a role at La Scuola International School may be for you. Learn more about our Preschool - Grade 8 program in San Francisco offering a Reggio Emilia-inspired, International Baccalaureate, Language Immersion program for children ages 2 - 14 by clicking here.
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Do you believe? That a child can speak 100 languages? That childrens’ questions must be taken seriously? That joy and beauty are human rights? If you are a curious, open-minded and driven individual, a role at La Scuola International School may be for you. Learn more about our Preschool - Grade 8 program in San Francisco offering a Reggio Emilia-inspired, International Baccalaureate, Language Immersion program for children ages 2 - 14 by clicking here.