Convent & Stuart Hall vs The International School of San Francisco - Oak Campus

	C Convent & Stuart Hall San Francisco, United States	T The International School of San Francisco - Oak Campus San Francisco, United States
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year $44,050 - 60,220	Fees / year $45,168 - 64,721
Age range	Age range 5 - 18 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP)	Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum, French Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language French, English
Opened	Opened 1887	Opened 1962
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Broadway Campus, 2222 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94115; Pine-Octavia Campus, 1715 Octavia, San Francisco, CA 94109. The Neighborhood is Pacific Heights – San Francisco. Public transit is readily accessible in the city.	Location Oak Campus: 150 Oak Street, San Francisco, CA 94102; Maternelle/Page Campus: 1155 Page Street, San Francisco, CA 94117.
Stages	Stages K–12: Convent Elementary (K–8) on Broadway Campus; Convent High School and Stuart Hall High School (9–12) on Pine-Octavia Campus.	Stages Preschool/ Maternelle; Lower School (Kindergarten–Grade 8); High School.
School type	School type Independent Catholic K–12 preparatory school with two campuses; part of the Sacred Heart Schools network.	School type —
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Academic Support is provided through the Academic Support program. It is led by Mary Beth Cecchini, the Upper Form Chair, Learning Strategist and High School Transition Coordinator.	Additional learning support Learning Services are provided by learning specialists who collaborate with students, teachers, and families to support the learning process and identify when extra help is needed. Accommodations may include extended time on tests, extra breaks, a separate testing space, the use of calculators or portable word processors, assistive technology, peer tutoring, and referrals to qualified evaluators or outside professionals when contracted by the family.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation United States	Country affiliation France; AEFE-affiliated French international school.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Catholic; affiliated with Religious of the Sacred Heart of Jesus	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure The After School Program extends the school day to 6 p.m. for K–8 students on school days.	School day structure High School operates on a period-based schedule with start times around 8:10 a.m. and day end around 4:25 p.m. Periods 1–8 run with a lunch break from 12:00 to 12:50; Period 9 exists for French Baccalaureate students only.
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees - Application fee: No application fee amount is published on the school's public tuition page. A third‑party school listing records an application fee of USD 100. Tuition (annual), by division — published figure for 2025–26 school year - Elementary School (Grades K–8): USD 44,050 per year. - High School (Grades 9–12): USD 60,220 per year. Per‑payment breakdowns and per‑term equivalents (payment plans offered) Note: the school requires a 15% enrollment deposit with the Enrollment Contract; the remaining 85% is paid according to the chosen plan. Payment-plan percentages below follow the school's published schedule (15% deposit, then 60%/25% or monthly installments). All amounts are shown in USD and rounded to two decimals. - Elementary (K–8) — Annual tuition USD 44,050: - Enrollment deposit (15%): USD 6,607.50. - One‑Payment plan: remaining 85% due July 1 = USD 37,442.50. - Two‑Payment plan: 60% due July 1 = USD 26,430.00; 25% due December 1 = USD 11,012.50 (plus the 15% deposit already paid). Total = USD 44,050.00. - 10‑Payment plan: remaining 85% divided into 10 equal monthly installments = USD 3,744.25 per installment (first installment due May 1), plus the 15% deposit. - High School (9–12) — Annual tuition USD 60,220: - Enrollment deposit (15%): USD 9,033.00. - One‑Payment plan: remaining 85% due July 1 = USD 51,187.00. - Two‑Payment plan: 60% due July 1 = USD 36,132.00; 25% due December 1 = USD 15,055.00 (plus the 15% deposit). Total = USD 60,220.00. - 10‑Payment plan: remaining 85% divided into 10 equal monthly installments = USD 5,118.70 per installment (first installment due May 1), plus the 15% deposit. Billing schedule and payment terms - A 15% enrollment deposit is due with the Enrollment Contract (deposit timing published as due in March). The remaining balance may be paid by one of three plans: one payment (remaining 85% due July 1), two payments (60% due July 1 and 25% due December 1), or a 10‑payment monthly plan (first monthly payment due May 1). Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable; Convent & Stuart Hall is listed as a day school. No boarding fees are published. Other costs and fees (examples published for 2025–26 where available) - Financial assistance application fee (Clarity): USD 65 to submit the Clarity financial‑aid application. - After‑School Program (ASP) — 2025–26 published plan fees (K–8 childcare/programming): - Grades K–4: Full‑time ASP annual plan = USD 5,850. - Grades K–4: 3‑day plan = USD 4,495; 2‑day plan = USD 3,295. - Grades K–4: ASP drop‑in daily rate = USD 60 per day. - Grades 5–8: Full‑time and trimester plans are offered; the ASP page lists plan types and registration rules but does not publish a single public annual price for the Grades 5–8 full‑time plan on the page. - ASP deposits and installments are explicitly stated as non‑refundable. - Summer program and specialty class fees are listed in seasonal brochures and program pages; specific session fees vary by program and year. - Uniforms, school‑store charges, instrument rentals, elective course fees, activity fees, or technology fees: no itemized uniform or uniform‑shop pricing is published on the school's public pages found. Refund information - The After‑School Program states that all deposits and installments made on ASP plans are non‑refundable. - A specific, itemized tuition refund or withdrawal refund policy for annual tuition (for example prorated refunds on withdrawal) is not published on the main tuition and financial assistance pages. Fee payment options (methods) - The school publishes the required payment schedules and deposit percentages, but specific accepted payment methods (for example credit card, ACH/bank transfer, check) are not specified on the publicly visible tuition and payment pages. Concise summary of available, published fee items (2025–26) - Tuition: Elementary K–8 USD 44,050; High School 9–12 USD 60,220. Payment plans: 15% deposit + one, two or ten payment schedules as detailed above. Financial aid application (Clarity) submission fee USD 65. ASP plan example fees for K–4 (full‑time USD 5,850; 3‑day USD 4,495; 2‑day USD 3,295; drop‑in USD 60/day). Boarding is not applicable (day school). Items not published on the school's public pages that are commonly requested by parents - A definitive application fee amount on the school's official admissions pages was not located (a third‑party listing shows USD 100). Accepted payment methods (credit card vs bank transfer vs check) are not stated on the tuition page. A full, itemized tuition refund or withdrawal policy for annual tuition (prorating, deadlines, penalties) is not publicly posted on the tuition/financial assistance pages reviewed. Uniform prices and a school‑store or uniform‑shop price list are not published on the pages reviewed. For these items, the school's published pages above do not show the detail requested.	Fee details Application fees - There is no separate general admissions application fee posted for submissions through the Ravenna admissions portal; families use Ravenna to create an account and submit application materials. For families applying for need-based financial aid, the Clarity financial-aid application carries a submission fee of USD 65. Tuition fees by year group (2026–2027 academic year) - PK2 through Grade 8 (single tuition band for PK2–Grade 8): - Advance Plan (one annual payment): USD 45,168 per year. - TenPay Plan (ten monthly payments): USD 46,268 total per year, divided into ten equal monthly installments (June 2026 through March 2027). This equals USD 4,626.80 per monthly installment. - High School (Grades 9–12): - Advance Plan (one annual payment): USD 63,621 per year. - TenPay Plan (ten monthly payments): USD 64,721 total per year, divided into ten equal monthly installments (June 2026 through March 2027). This equals USD 6,472.10 per monthly installment. Billing schedule and payment terms - Families choose a payment plan at enrollment: the Advance Plan (one annual payment) or the TenPay Plan (ten monthly payments). The TenPay Plan runs June 2026 through March 2027. The Advance Plan requires a single payment by June 1, 2026 to receive the Advance discount. - Two non-refundable fees are required with the enrollment agreement to reserve a space: a 5% Tuition Deposit (credited toward tuition) and a one-time USD 2,000 Enrollment Fee. These fees are non-refundable. - Families must select a payment plan at the time of enrollment and the school may require an initial portion of tuition and the Enrollment Fee to be paid before the first day of school (billing and enrollment deadlines are enforced through the Business Office). Finance charges may be assessed on past-due balances; a returned-check processing fee is applied if applicable. Boarding fees (if applicable) - Boarding is not applicable. The school operates as a day school with before- and after-school care and extracurricular programs offered for additional fees. Before- and after-school care is available for an additional charge where noted in division program materials. Other costs and fees - Enrollment Fee: one-time USD 2,000 due with the enrollment agreement (non-refundable). - Tuition Deposit: non-refundable 5% of the tuition amount, due with the enrollment agreement and credited toward tuition. - Optional and extracurricular program fees: the school limits additional charges to voluntary/extracurricular activities and certain consumables; these charges are billed separately (typically monthly) when they apply. Examples include after-school care, certain extended-day activities, optional trips or global-travel program charges, arts or athletics activity fees, and consumables. - Returned-check fee and late-payment handling: a returned-check fee applies (USD 20 in earlier published tuition materials) and finance charges may be assessed for late or delinquent accounts; billing practices are administered by the Business Office. Refund information - The Tuition Deposit and the one-time Enrollment Fee are non-refundable. Tuition may be prorated on a monthly basis for students who join after the start of the academic year; billing adjustments for mid-year entry are handled by the Business Office. Finance charges may be applied to past-due balances. Fee payment options - Accepted payment methods include automated or online bank payments (ACH from checking/savings) and credit/debit card payments. Installment payments (TenPay) are processed by automated monthly withdrawals or other automated mechanisms as required by the Business Office. The school's tuition portal (FACTS/tuition and fees portal) is used to manage payment plans and automated withdrawals. Business Office contact and billing administration - The Business Office administers payment plans, billing inquiries, returned-check handling, and past-due account management. Families with billing questions should contact the Business Office at the school for account-specific details.
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement Convent Dress uniform is worn on specially designated school days; full dress consists of a white polo, a uniform skirt or tailored black slacks, a school-branded sweater, dark tights and formal black flats. Stuart Hall Dress Uniform Days require a navy blazer over a white collared shirt with a tie, tan pants, dark socks, a belt and brown or black loafers or oxfords; dress uniform may be worn on any school day.	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options Tuition includes the school lunch program for all K–12 students at no additional cost.	Food options Lunch is provided by families at the Maternelle campus; snacks are provided by families on a rotating schedule; sample snacks include cheese sticks & crackers, fruit platters & crackers, or butter & baguette.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is governed by a Board of Trustees and is part of the Sacred Heart Schools Network.	Governance and ownership Homologated by the French Ministry of National Education and a partner of AEFE and the MLF.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school presents a K–12 curriculum designed to provide a pre-eminent education with emphasis on serious study and social responsibility. It offers contemporary avenues of learning and essential strategies for expressing and engaging with ideas, including digital literacy and design alongside humanities, mathematics, sciences and the arts. The program includes K–12 Research-Based Literacy Programs, an Emotional Literacy Program, and a Structured Literacy Program.	Curriculum details Maternelle provides bilingual immersion from age 2 (PK2) through Kindergarten, with French immersion initially at about 80%–90% and language development in English and French. Lower School continues French language development, while the program blends U.S. educational practices with the French national curriculum Cycle System (Cycle 1). The five learning domains are: language (English and French), arts, mathematics, exploration of the world, and physical activity, with strong social-emotional development and differentiated instruction. In Middle and High School, students choose between two tracks: International Track, which leads to the IB Diploma, and French Track, which leads to the French Baccalaureate, with some subjects offered in French for bilingual students. The High School offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma program, including a bilingual IB Diploma, and the French Baccalaureate.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results Grade 9 students prepare the Brevet des Collèges, a French national exam. Successful completion of the French Baccalaureate provides a diploma equivalent to completion of High School in France. The International High School offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma program, including a bilingual IB Diploma option. The IB Diploma is organized around groups 1–6 with core elements such as Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS), and there is an option to earn a bilingual IB Diploma.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Graduates have attended universities including Trinity College, Bates College, MIT, The George Washington University, Georgetown University, Grinnell College, The University of Chicago, Williams College, University of California, Berkeley, and Western University (Canada).	Higher education progression College Counseling helps students identify colleges that fit their intellectual, social, and emotional needs. By pursuing either the International Baccalaureate or the French Baccalaureate, graduates earn internationally recognized diplomas. Alumni are currently enrolled in higher education institutions around the world and across the United States.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented The Endowment Program supports an Artist-in-Residence Program that brings gifted artists to Convent & Stuart Hall to work with students, expanding curricular opportunities in the arts.	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school recognizes that learners bring intellectual, emotional, physical and spiritual growth needs and provides support accordingly. The curriculum includes an Emotional Literacy Program and a Structured Literacy Program as part of K–12 literacy initiatives. An Educational Resource Team meets weekly to discuss each student's strengths and challenges, including diagnosed learning differences, and Academic Support provides assessment, direct instruction, and consultation with teachers, administrators and parents. School Counselors support across divisions: Leandra Peloquin (Convent Elementary), Megan David (Stuart Hall for Boys), and Roberto Parris (High School) who provide counseling and student resources. Counseling resources and safety resources are provided, including a Crisis Hotline (800-784-2433) and San Francisco Suicide Prevention (415-781-0500). Cor Unum and Sacred Heart Goals emphasize relationships built on dialogue and empathy, a commitment to diversity and inclusion, and open channels for feedback to support students' social-emotional development.	Social & emotional learning The school offers a social-emotional learning program that develops empathetic listening, cooperative teamwork, and responsible behavior; counselors provide drop-in and brief counseling, and an in-class Social and Emotional Learning program supports student well-being.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) An Educational Resource Team meets weekly to discuss strengths, challenges and diagnosed learning differences. Academic Support provides assessment, direct instruction and consultation with grade-level instructors, administrators and parents to help students reach their full academic potential. The Elementary School's Educational Resource Team addresses the needs of students with diagnosed learning differences. In High School, the school provides reasonable accommodations for students with a current psycho-educational report, including extended time and assistive technology, and these accommodations follow College Board and ACT guidelines. A network of School Counselors and Learning Strategists supports students across divisions.	Special educational needs (SEN) The Learning Services team includes learning specialists who collaborate with students, teachers, and families to support learning; accommodations may include extended time on tests, extra breaks, a separate testing room, use of calculators, portable word processors or computers, peer tutoring, and assistive technology; referrals to outside evaluators and professionals are available when needed.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language The International Track in High School serves non-French-speaking students and provides pathways toward the IB Diploma; more than half of students entering International High School do not speak French.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing The school recognizes that students' emotional, physical and spiritual growth are central to wellbeing. Across divisions, School Counselors provide counseling and support (Leandra Peloquin, Megan David, Roberto Parris). The Emotional Literacy Program and Structured Literacy Program support students' emotional development. The Student Resources page notes the school fully recognizes, supports and responds to each student's intellectual, emotional, physical and spiritual growth. Counseling resources include a Crisis Hotline (800-784-2433) and San Francisco Suicide Prevention (415-781-0500). The Counseling Resources section and Learning Supports highlight the available resources for student mental health and wellbeing.	Mental wellbeing Counseling services include drop-in and brief individual counseling, crisis intervention, study-skills workshops, and liaison with outside mental health resources; there is an in-class Social and Emotional Learning program and in-class sex education and bullying-prevention efforts; school counseling is confidential with certain legal exceptions related to child protection.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Convent & Stuart Hall admits students of any race, color, national/ethnic origin or ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students, and it does not discriminate in policies, admissions, scholarships or programs. The Campus Overview reinforces this nondiscrimination in its campus information and contact details. The Cor Unum Statement emphasizes a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, dialogue, empathy and open channels of feedback, with ongoing work to engage diverse voices in curriculum and community life. Cor Unum initiatives include engagement with diverse voices, author visits and inclusion efforts to foster intercultural understanding.	Safeguarding Counseling services are confidential with exceptions required by law for child protection; there is an in-class bullying prevention program; a dedicated Student Support Team provides counseling and learning-support staff across levels to monitor and support student safety and well-being.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The school operates on two campuses in San Francisco: Broadway Campus at 2222 Broadway and Pine-Octavia Campus at 1715 Octavia Street. The Broadway Campus houses Flood Mansion, Herbst House, Hammond House, and the Siboni Arts & Science Center, while Pine-Octavia houses Stuart Hall High School. The Siboni Arts & Science Center supports academic and performing arts with science labs, art spaces, music rooms, and a theater facility. The Siboni Center includes a performance venue used for on-campus productions. The campuses are connected by a network of historic and modern buildings, and an Interactive Campus Map highlights these spaces.	Facilities overview The school has a main Hayes Valley campus housed in a six-story building with bright classrooms and city views. The roof is covered with solar modules producing power for campus operations. Across the street, athletic facilities include indoor and outdoor basketball courts. The Dennis Gallagher Arts Pavilion is a three-story building nearby that houses the visual and performing arts center. The Maternelle/Preschool operates on a separate campus at 1155 Page Street, and the Oak Campus is located at 150 Oak Street.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities On campus, two gyms and fitness centers, a turf training field, an athletic training room and multiple multi-use spaces support team activities. The Herbert Center is the on-campus sports complex with a gym, a Performance Lab and a multi-use studio. The Pine-Octavia Dungeon serves as another on-site competition venue, and Syufy Court provides a turf-equipped training space. The school also uses off-site facilities including Koret Health & Recreation Center (large indoor pool), Maloney Field at San Francisco State University (baseball), Seminary at Strawberry (football and wrestling), Kezar Stadium (football), Lisa & Douglas Goldman Tennis Center (tennis), and Beach Chalet Athletic Fields (soccer/lacrosse).	Sports facilities The athletic facilities include indoor and outdoor basketball courts.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The Siboni Arts & Science Center houses science laboratories and classrooms, with renovations in 2017 creating flexible, modern middle-form labs. The center also contains art rooms, decks for light-filled projects, and music spaces to support performance preparation; the Syufy Theatre is located within the Siboni Center for performances and presentations. The Pine-Octavia Campus hosts Stuart Hall High School and related academic spaces, with historic buildings such as Flood Mansion and Grant Building contributing to the campus network. The two campuses collectively include Hammond House, Herbst House and other facilities that support a broad range of disciplines.	Academic facilities The Dennis Gallagher Arts Pavilion houses the visual and performing arts center. The main Hayes Valley campus features bright classrooms with city views. The Oak Campus is located at 150 Oak Street.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities The arts program includes Beaux Arts Performing Arts spaces, a Theater Program and a Dance Program, all supported by the Siboni Arts & Science Center and related facilities. The Music Conservatory offers afternoon private lessons for K–12 students to develop proficiency and performance skills. An After School Program serves K–8 families with extended-day activities. The Heart to Heart program connects students with community organizations and includes collaborative programs such as the Summer Reading Initiative.	Extra curricular facilities The Dennis Gallagher Arts Pavilion supports arts-related extracurricular activities. Athletic facilities across the street support athletic programs.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Founded in 1887, Convent & Stuart Hall is an independent K–12 school in San Francisco rooted in the Sacred Heart tradition of Catholic education. It operates within the Sacred Heart network and provides a single-sex and coeducational environment. Stuart Hall High School opened in 1999–2000, and the Siboni Center for Arts & Sciences was completed in 2004 as part of campus development. The school celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2012–2013.	History The International School of San Francisco is the city's oldest and largest bilingual school and was the first in the city to offer the International Baccalaureate, the fourth in the United States to do so. It began as the French-American Bilingual School (FABS), founded in 1962 by nine San Francisco Bay Area residents with close ties to France and opened in 1963. The school moved campuses several times—from Vincente Street in 1965 to Grove Street in 1967—and the high school program began in 1978, adopting the International Baccalaureate. In 1994 the school relocated to 150 Oak Street, and in 1995 the high school was renamed International High School. The Maternelle opened at 1155 Page Street in 2014; in 2024-2025 it renamed to The International School of San Francisco to reflect its bilingual and international mission.
Community	Community 1150+ K-12 students across two campuses. A San Francisco institution since 1887. 200+ Schools spanning 30 countries and six continents. 160+ Faculty.	Community ISF hosts a year‑round calendar of community events, including an August Back‑to‑School Picnic, Grandparents and Grand Friends Day in November, and the Community Salon Series on topics such as biotechnology, neuroscience, political engagement, AI, and intellectual property as part of its Urban Engagement Program. There are monthly Principals Coffees for parents and regular Parent Education sessions to support families. PoSoC, a monthly affinity space for parents of students of color, and schoolwide service activities such as Days of Service and a Schoolwide Day of Service are also part of campus life.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The primary organization for parent engagement is Convent & Stuart Hall's Parents Association. All parents are considered members and participate through volunteer opportunities, fundraising, social activities and events. The Parents Association drives the partnership between families and the school, coordinating annual campaigns and events such as the Uniform Exchange, Back to School Nights, Homecoming, Annual Fund Campaign, Oktoberfest and Fall Classic. Celebrate Spring is a marquee Parents Association fundraiser, Hollywood Legends, with related events and sponsorship opportunities.	Parent teacher association All parents are members of the Parent Association, a volunteer organization that supports The International School of San Francisco by working with school leadership to engage parents and promote community, cooperation, and involvement. Parents can chaperone field trips, lead admissions tours, or chair fundraising events. The 2025‑2026 Executive Committee includes Co‑Presidents Pelin Cinar and Matt Hicks, Secretary, Treasurer, Communications Officer, and Volunteer Coordinator, as well as Section Vice Presidents for High School, Middle School, Lower School, and Maternelle, and Grade Representatives for each grade.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in the high school. The curriculum emphasizes serious study and social responsibility as core goals of Sacred Heart education. It advances communication and critical thinking through digital literacy and design integrated with humanities, mathematics, sciences and the arts. K–12 literacy programs include an Emotional Literacy Program and a Structured Literacy Program.	Academic & intellectual Over 40 student-created clubs exist at The International School of San Francisco, with students leading clubs from formation to events. Scholarly clubs include math, politics, tutoring, and a range of academic-interest groups; there are broader opportunities such as Debate Club, Model United Nations, and a student-run radio station. The Inkwell is the student-run literary and arts magazine, with submissions in languages other than English welcome. TedxFAIHS provides an on-campus TEDx-style platform for student ideas.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative The Music Conservatory provides after-school private lessons to students. Lessons include Kindergarten: violin, guitar and voice; Grades 1–12: voice, violin, viola, cello, guitar, bass and piano; Grades 4–12: french horn, trombone and electric bass. The program builds upon the daytime music curriculum and fosters musical proficiency, theoretical knowledge, creative expression and performance ability. Dance and Theater programs also offer dedicated instruction in dance and theatre arts.	Arts & creative The Theater program is robust, encompassing performing, design, and stagecraft, with productions that let students explore acting, directing, and script writing while gaining hands-on experience in set design, lighting, and costume creation. The Back à Dos Theater Company produces five major shows each year, with students involved in all aspects, including backstage work. Visual Arts includes Lower School drawing and painting, with media exploration, photography, video, and inquiry-based learning, and studio hours at lunchtime and after school for projects beyond class. Seniors in the IB program display their work in an IB Showcase in March.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Kindergarten through Grade 4 have access to Mandarin, Spanish and French classes. In middle grades, students can study Spanish, French, Mandarin or Latin. In high school, students reach proficiency in speaking, reading and writing in a second language. The Great Texts Canon intersects with language learning in the high school program, broadening cross-cultural understanding.	Cultural & language Affinity Groups provide spaces for students to connect around shared identities, with Lower School, Middle School, and High School groups listed (including Grade 3–5, and Middle School and High School alliances). Diversity Councils lead assemblies and initiatives around diversity and inclusion, including screenings, displays, and discussion clubs. Model United Nations offers opportunities for students to research countries and write position papers for conferences. The Inkwell, the student-run literary magazine, welcomes submissions in languages other than English.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Clubs and Activities offer a diverse range of interests. We have activities to meet most every curiosity and talent. Students have the opportunity to form new organizations and are encouraged to expand their interests.	Social & hobbies The club scene is vibrant and student-driven, with more than 40 clubs that cover activism, film, baking, hiking, and gardening. Scholarly clubs include math, politics, and tutoring, and hobby clubs span Chess Club, Photography Club, Book Club, Anime Club, and Exposer Student Newspaper. Songs for Senegal is a yearlong fundraising tradition led by students to support their sister school in Senegal.
Community & service	Community & service Social justice is a central value at Convent & Stuart Hall and service learning is a core part of its mission. Global education includes international exchanges and service-learning trips such as to New Orleans' Ninth Ward and Costa Rica, with virtual connections to students in Palestine and Mexico. The Heart to Heart program connects students with local communities for peer-to-peer service and advocacy opportunities, including a Summer Reading Program with community centers. Thousands of hours of volunteering are contributed by students each year.	Community & service Service learning runs through Lower School, Middle School, and High School, with opportunities to engage in community initiatives that support education and neighborhood vitality. The Community Service Steering Committee coordinates on-campus service projects and invites student involvement, including advisory representation on the committee. Students participate in off-campus service with Glide, 826 Valencia, Habitat for Humanity, and other organizations, and IB students complete CAS hours as part of the IB program.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Student leadership opportunities and leadership development are integral to the student experience. The school supports leadership through experiential education, service, travel and clubs, helping students build competencies for college and career.	Leadership & professional Leadership opportunities include Affinity Groups, Student Council, the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), Model United Nations, Diversity Councils, the Community Service Steering Committee, the Literary Magazine, and TedxFAIHS. These structures foster student leadership, collaboration, advocacy, and service across Lower School through High School.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Athletic facilities include The Herbert Center, Pine-Octavia Dungeon, Syufy Court and Koret Health & Recreation Center to support a wide range of sports. The school provides on-site gyms, a turf field and access to premier athletic facilities for competition. After School Program offers time for homework, structured play, and creative tinkering in Spark Studio. All-Inclusive Food Program provides meals cooked from scratch with fresh, locally sourced ingredients.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Athletics are fully integrated into the school experience, with student-athletes participating in competitive team sports across three athletic seasons. The program emphasizes mind, body, and character, developing leadership and sportsmanship while honoring cultural diversity and gender equity. The athletic department supports a strong sense of community and school pride.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Mandarin, Spanish and French are taught from Kindergarten through Grade 4. In the middle grades, students may study Spanish, French, Mandarin or Latin.	Language provision English and French are the languages taught. In Maternelle, language development occurs in English and French, with end-of-Kindergarten reading in French and basic reading in English. In Lower School, a bilingual curriculum blends U.S. and French education, with English literacy and French literacy taught and by the end of Cycle 2 students read in English and French; by the end of Cycle 3 they can study academic subjects in both languages. In High School, all students take four years of English, the International Track offers bilingual courses including some in French, and beginner-level Chinese and French are available as additional languages.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching The school teaches in English and French. The Maternelle program offers a French bilingual immersion environment beginning at age 2 for PK2, PK3, and PK4. In Lower School, students learn in both English and French. High School offers the International Baccalaureate or French Baccalaureate, with the International Track providing bilingual learning and some courses in French.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs French bilingual immersion is embedded from Maternelle through Lower School. Maternelle begins with 80% French immersion. In Lower School, French immersion is 80% in Grades 1-2 and 50% in Grade 3. In High School, the bilingual framework continues with the International Track, which includes courses taught in French.
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations IB World School – Authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme; first in California and fourth in the United States to be authorized (1979); first west of the Mississippi to receive this recognition. IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) – Candidate School; pursuing authorization. Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) – regional accrediting/approval body. National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) – national association for independent schools. European Council of International Schools (ECIS) – international school association. Council of International Schools (CIS) – international accreditation network. California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) – California state independent school association. Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE) – supports French education abroad. Ministère de l'Éducation nationale (MEN) – French government education ministry affiliation. Mission Laïque Française Monde (MLF Monde) – network affiliated with French language international education.
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Kindergarten admissions steps: 1. Online Inquiry: Submit an online inquiry to begin the admissions process. You will receive a confirmation email letting you know your inquiry is in our queue. A separate email with login instructions will follow once your inquiry has been processed. 2. Campus Tour: Campus tours are a requirement of the application process. The tour provides an overview of classrooms and facilities such as the Unkefer Spark Studio, gymnasium, theaters and Siboni Arts and Science Center, with a live Q A session led by school leaders, parent ambassadors and students. 3. Learn About Our School: Learn about Convent & Stuart Hall through the admissions process and the Sacred Heart education framework, including the Goals and Criteria. 4. Kindergarten Open House: The open house for prospective Kindergarten families is scheduled on a Wednesday, November 12 from 6 to 8 pm. RSVP for the open house via the admissions portal. 5. Submit an Application: Application requirements include campus tour, Kindergarten Open House, the online application and a 100 application fee. The online application opens on a specified date, and a fee waiver code K8APP is available if needed. Submit Confidential Student Evaluation forms and arrange Kindergarten Screening and Parent Interview according to the timeline; the application deadline for priority consideration is December 12, 2025. 6. Kindergarten Screening: Screening includes an Individual Admissions Assessment of about 30 minutes and a Group Playdate of about 1 hour. These events are held December through January and are scheduled via the online portal. 7. Parent Interview: Parent interviews last about 30 minutes and occur between November 1, 2025 and mid February 2026. A campus tour and a completed application must be submitted two business days prior to the interview. 8. Learn About Tuition Assistance: Tuition assistance is available to qualified families based on demonstrated financial need. A webinar on applying for financial assistance is held on October 21 from 6 to 7 pm and is recorded for review on the applicant checklist. For questions, contact Lizzie Schneiberg. Relocating and Applying from Afar: Convent & Stuart Hall welcomes families from across the country and world to the admissions process. Relocating families should contact the Admissions Office to discuss navigation of the process and plan ahead.	Admissions Maternelle/Preschool Admissions Step 1: Create a Ravenna account to keep track of all admissions tasks. Ravenna is the online application site used to manage applications, events, decisions, and to monitor your progress. Step 2: Save the date. Starting September 1, you may register for a school day tour and/or our Saturday Open House. Step 3: Apply. Submit your application and family questionnaire, and the Student Evaluation Form if applicable. Step 4: Classroom visit and playdate. PK2 and PK3 applicants are invited on a weekday, while PK4 applicants join a Saturday visit with other children in January or February. Step 5: Schedule your parent interview. Parent conversations begin in November and continue through February and can be conducted in person or on Zoom. Sibling/Faculty/Alumni Applicants Step 1: Create a Ravenna account. Step 2 (Optional): Schedule a tour or attend an admission event. Tours begin in early October. Step 3: Submit your child's application on Ravenna by the November 1, 2025 deadline. Step 4: In December, children are invited for a Saturday classroom visit with other prospective students and our teachers at the Page Campus. PK2 applicants will have their visit in February. Long Distance Applicants We welcome applications from families relocating to the San Francisco Bay Area. Our admissions procedures are essentially the same as for local applicants, except all meetings are held via Zoom if the family cannot be in San Francisco during the application period. Evaluations are tailored to family travel constraints. Potential applicants from overseas should contact our Associate Director of Admissions, Karine Luguet. Students from public, independent, and parochial schools are admitted on the basis of academic records and other data. Our admission policies are non-discriminatory. Lower and Middle School Admissions Step 1: Explore. Create a Ravenna account to keep track of everything on the admissions to-do list. Step 2: Submit your Parent/Guardian Application Form. Starting September 1, you may register for a school day tour and/or our Saturday Open House. Step 3: Sign up for the Parent Interview. Submit your application, family questionnaire, and Student Evaluation Form (two forms are needed for Grades 6-8). Step 4: Sign up for a Visit/Assessment Day. Kindergarten applicants are invited to a Saturday visit; Grades 1–8 will join on a weekday. Step 5: Sign up for the Student Interview. Schedule your parent conversation. Parent conversations begin in November and continue through February, and can be conducted in person or on Zoom. Step 6: Delegate the Teacher Recommendation Form. For Grades 1–8, request official transcripts and schedule the Student Interview with our Middle School Principal (Grades 6–8 only). Sibling/Faculty/Alumni Applicants Step 1: Create a Ravenna account. Step 2 (Optional): Schedule a tour or attend an admission event. Tours begin in early October. Step 3: Submit your child's application on Ravenna by the November 1, 2025 deadline. Step 4: In December, children are invited for a Saturday classroom visit with other prospective students and our teachers at Page Campus. Long Distance Applicants We welcome applications from families relocating to the San Francisco Bay Area. Our admissions procedures are essentially the same as for local applicants, except all meetings are held via Zoom if the family will not be in San Francisco physically during the application period. Evaluations are tailored to family travel constraints. Potential applicants from overseas should contact our Associate Director of Admissions, Karine Luguet. Students from public, independent, and parochial schools are admitted to The International School of San Francisco on the basis of academic records and other data. Our admission policies are non-discriminatory. Important Dates (illustrative; see site for full timeline) Decisions released electronically; Enrollment deadline for financial aid recipients; Enrollment contract deadlines.
Scholarships	Scholarships Tuition assistance is available to qualified students based solely on demonstrated financial need. Each year, applications for tuition assistance are evaluated by a committee, and grants are awarded based on demonstrated need and the availability of funds.	Scholarships Aid Application Process Step 1: Go to Clarity and sign up. The application typically takes less than 30 minutes to complete. The Clarity submission has a $65 fee and can be shared with additional schools that accept Clarity. Step 2: Begin your Clarity application and add The International School of San Francisco. Step 3: Complete your Clarity application and pay the $65 fee. Step 4: Complete the Clarity Enhanced Tax Verification (ETV) process to release W-2 and personal tax return transcripts by signing Form 8821 or using IRS.gov. Step 5: Submit your Clarity application and upload any additional supporting documents. Non-U.S. tax filers should upload income verification and other required documents. International tax information for 2025 must be available by February 15, 2026. Returning and new families deadlines are published in Clarity. Need-Based Scholarships Financial assistance is awarded on the basis of need and the family's potential contribution, based on Clarity's data and household guidelines. The school aims to meet demonstrated need where possible, but resources may not cover the full need. Timely submission of documents is critical because awards are made within a constrained timeframe. All information provided during the financial aid process is kept confidential. French Government Scholarships Applicants may pursue French Government scholarships through the Consulate; complete the school's Financial Aid process and contact Mireille Gaonac'h or the Financial Aid office for assistance. The Consulate's deadlines and processes apply, including a February deadline for certain years. All information is kept confidential. Financial Aid Details and Aids The school's financial aid program includes need-based awards, with average grants cited (e.g., around $28,000 for Maternelle families and higher amounts for other divisions) and a track record of significant aid funding (several million dollars annually). The Clarity application is used to determine need, and the school aims to meet the demonstrated need of admitted or enrolled families where possible. Citations: Maternelle admissions details, Lower/Middle admissions details, High School admissions details, and Tuition & Financial Aid pages from the ISSF site.
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