American Curriculum International Schools in San Francisco, United States

American-curriculum international schools in San Francisco follow a US-style grade and credit structure leading to an American high-school diploma, often with Advanced Placement (AP) options and flexible course choices designed for mobile families. Instruction is primarily in English, but many schools in the city operate bilingual or immersion tracks (notably French, Mandarin and Spanish) and the wider district also runs dual-language programmes. Independent international schools in the city commonly charge in the low-to-mid five-figure range for K - 12 tuition, with preschool programmes and sliding-scale or financial aid options at some schools. Families should expect autumn - winter admission cycles, an application fee and a non-refundable deposit when offered a place, and should budget separately for extras such as transport, lunches and extracurriculars.