The International School of San Francisco

In 1962, a bold group of visionaries believed that bilingual education in French could imbue students with an international perspective and skill set that would make them compassionate, confident, and conscientious individuals who would make a difference in the world. We still believe that today. Our community has prepared students to navigate the world with confidence and command, empathy and joy. We achieve this through rigorous bilingual, French, and International Baccalaureate education programs, and a vibrant school culture strengthened by multilingual, multinational educators and families. Our students experience a unique, bilingual environment at The International School of San Francisco. By Grade 8, our students are fluent in both French and English. In Grade 9, our community expands to include incoming students from across San Francisco and families from around the globe. Many of these students are not bilingual, yet they all have a desire to experience the world around them. At International High School, students earn an internationally recognized baccalaureate diploma in addition to a U.S. high school degree. We prepare our students to go on to thrive at the best universities, anywhere in the world. The goal of the college counseling department is to help students find colleges that are the best fit for their intellectual, social, and emotional needs. Through this process, students gain the skills needed to become self-advocates. We encourage students to think broadly, and even globally, in considering their college options. Our students engage in self-reflection and maintain an open mindset as they plan for their postsecondary life.