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La Scuola International School

Our complex, interconnected society calls for a new model of education that opens minds, expands hearts, and fills our spirits with joy.
Curiosity First
At La Scuola, our curiosity-first environment blends enthusiastic exploration, academic excellence, a global mindset, and multilingual expression to best prepare students for our ever-changing world. We teach in this distinctive way because we know the real measure of success is our proven ability to meet change as change-makers.
Building on the World’s Most Uplifting Educational Ideas

The world is a beautiful combination of cultures, ideas, environments, people, and perspectives. From our start in San Francisco in 2002 through to our expansion to Silicon Valley and Milano, our unique approach to learning has been grounded in this richness.

Reggio Emilia Approach, Language Immersion and International Baccalaureate, as three linked shapes
The Reggio Emilia Approach

As proponents of the Reggio Emilia Approach, we honor the multiple ways in which students express themselves, build relationships, and make meaning. Our beautifully designed environments intentionally inspire wonder, agency, and collaboration.

International Baccalaureate (IB)

Driven by curiosity, our students unlock the boundless power of inquiry. By synthesizing insights across disciplines, they foster the innovative thinking skills, empathy, and resilience needed to thrive in a rapidly-changing world. This is education as a lifelong journey of discovery, preparing purposeful, passionate global citizens to shape a better future.

Language Immersion

Language immersion enriches students with new perspectives and increased ability to focus, plan, and multi-task. Multilingualism has been proven to be a strong predictor of academic success and lifelong happiness. Through language learning, students gain fluidity of thought and become adaptable to shifting situations — as today’s world increasingly requires.

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Preschool
(Ages 3 to 6)
Elementary
(Ages 6 to 11)
Middle School
(Ages 11 to 14)
Milano Campus
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Milano Campus

This newly renovated campus, joyously awash in color and light, includes ateliers, an auditorium, a state-of-the-art kitchen for fresh-prepared meals plus an internal courtyard and ample outdoor play and athletic areas.

Admissions

At La Scuola, niente senza gioia — nothing without joy, nada sin alegría — is part of who we are. We do all we can to make sure that applies to our admissions process, too.

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“Sending all our kids to La Scuola has been the single-best decision we've made.”

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Lars Kamp
La Scuola Parent

Other Campuses
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San Francisco
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Silicon Valley
CIRC — California International Reggio Center

California International Reggio Center (CIRC)

The preeminent Reggio Emilia Approach professional development and documentation research center in the Western United States, providing learning opportunities for schools around the world.

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Upcoming Events

Oct 17

Milano Campus

Open Day

Interested in learning more about La Scuola International School and it's first global campus in Milano?  We look forward to providing you a window into the La Scuola!…

Oct 17 Milano Campus
Oct 26

Milano Campus

October Break (Camp Offered)

Oct 26 – Oct 30, All Day Milano Campus
Nov 26

Milano Campus

Thanksgiving Break (Camp Offered)

Nov 26 – Nov 27, All Day Milano Campus
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