French Curriculum International Schools in San Francisco, United States
Compare 6 French Curriculum international schools in San Francisco, United States. Filter by curriculum, fees (average USD 45,087), location, and more to find the right international school now.
The International School of San Francisco - Oak Campus (1962)
About international schools in San Francisco, United States
San Francisco’s French-curriculum schools are defined by immersive, bilingual programmes that follow the French national curriculum while combining English-language learning and international qualifications at the upper years. Families will commonly find maternelle (preschool) through lycée (Grade 12) pathways, with secondary options that may include the French Baccalauréat, the International Baccalaureate (IB) or an IB-led international track alongside the French programme. Annual full-time tuition in the Bay Area commonly sits in the mid-five-figures and can reach around US$50 - 60k for high-school places, with lower-grade and part-time preschool options noticeably less expensive; many schools publish detailed 2026 - 27 rates and offer need-based aid or indexed tuition. Admissions are event- and application-driven (open houses and Ravenna or the school’s online portal are typical), with main application windows in the autumn and winter and deposits required once a place is offered, so relocating families should start the process at least several months before the intended start date.
Which curricula and final qualifications do French schools in San Francisco offer?
Most local French-curriculum schools base classroom practice on the French Ministry of Education syllabus in the early years and primary cycles, and then offer pathways in secondary that include the French Baccalauréat and/or the International Baccalaureate Diploma; some schools also run an international/IB track that accepts learners who are not already fluent in French.
What ages and stages are available, and when should I apply if we are relocating?
Schools commonly run maternelle (preschool) through lycée (Grade 12), so you can usually place children from ages 2 - 3 up to 18; preschool and early-years places often fill earliest. Begin researching and registering for admissions events as soon as you know your move date, and plan to submit applications several months in advance of the autumn term because open houses, assessment visits and November - January application windows are typical.
My child doesn’t speak French yet - can they join a French international school?
Many French schools in the Bay Area run bilingual immersion models and specific entry pathways for non-French speakers; some secondary ‘international’ tracks explicitly state there is no French requirement and provide language support so students can acquire French while following the international curriculum. Expect screening or placement assessments and tailored support plans rather than automatic placement at grade level.
How much should we budget and is financial aid available?
Published annual tuition figures for 2026 - 27 for full-time, day programmes in the San Francisco area are most often in the mid-US$30,000s to US$60,000s depending on grade and campus, and schools commonly charge an enrollment deposit or tuition deposit on acceptance; many institutions also run need-based financial aid processes or indexed tuition for families who qualify. Families should consult each school’s current fee schedule and financial-assistance pages and allow extra for extras (transport, trips, lunches, wrap-care and application/enrollment charges).
What should visiting parents look for on a tour or open day?
Watch how teachers and pupils interact in the classroom, check how much of the day is taught in French versus English at your child’s intended year, ask about language-support pathways and assessment for newcomers, and request details on the secondary-school options (French Baccalauréat, IB or both), pastoral support and extracurricular balance. Also confirm practical matters such as the admissions timeline, deposit and refund policy, transport options and how financial aid is awarded so you can compare offers meaningfully.
