Silicon Valley (PreK - Elementary)
Be open to the world and the world will open to you.
The world is a beautiful combination of cultures, ideas, environments, people, and perspectives. At La Scuola International School in Silicon Valley, our learning matches that openness and richness, expanding our minds, connecting our hearts, and elevating our spirits.
Boundless learning requires this novel approach, pulling from the world’s most uplifting educational ideas to create something uniquely effective. Here, the Reggio Emilia Approach is our heart, encouraging the care and expressiveness that leads to lifelong joy. We use the critical thinking and connectivity of the International Baccalaureate Program to open our minds. And Italian language immersion spirits us into a wider, more wonderful world.
By building on these uniquely integrated frameworks, we create space for boundless learning and eagerly meet the world as it actually is.
La Scuola International School Silicon Valley is currently enrolling students for PreK through Grade 3 for the 2026-27 school year. In 2027-28, we will offer enrollment for Grade 4 students, with the addition of Grade 5 to come the next year. Enrollment for the 2025-26 school year is available as space allows.
La Scuola International School Silicon Valley is located in the Ravenswood neighborhood of East Palo Alto, minutes away from Hwy 101, Stanford University, Facebook, and Google in a quiet residential neighborhood. Come visit to see how the Reggio Emilia-inspired environment — designed with the help of Michele Zini of ZPZ Partners in Modena, Italy — encourages children's natural inquisitiveness and expression.
Learn more about who we are and our uniquely effective approach to education.
Silicon Valley Tuition Fees 2025-2026
Preschool Full Day (until 5:30 p.m.) |
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5-Day Schedule 3-Day Schedule (Monday, Wednesday, Friday*) 2-Day Schedule (Tuesday, Thursday*) |
$39,300 $25,545 $17,685 |
Preschool Half Day (until 1:00 p.m.) |
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5-Day Schedule 3-Day Schedule (Monday, Wednesday, Friday*) 2-Day Schedule (Tuesday, Thursday*) |
$31,450 $17,882 $12,380 |
Elementary (Grades K-2) |
$38,800 |
At a Glance
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Ages 2 to 8
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Convenient East Palo Alto / Ravenswood location, near Stanford University
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Italian language immersion
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Reggio Emilia Approach
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International Baccalaureate Program
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Full & part-time options
Flexible Preschool Enrollment Options
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5-Day Schedule (M-T-W-Th-F), full or half day*
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3-Day Schedule (M-W-F), full or half day*
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2-Day Schedule (T-Th), full or half day*
Sliding scale tuition
At La Scuola, we strive to make our school and our program as accessible as possible. La Scuola offers sliding scale tuition, which is currently used by 30% of families. Please do not hesitate to inquire about sliding scale tuition, or directly complete the Clarity Application form.
*Alternate days based on availability.
Learn more about our application process and connect with our admissions team: admissions@lascuolasf.org
La Scuola was such a warm and welcoming community for our family. We’re grateful for the way the teachers cared for Aiden and supported his growth, creating a joyful environment where he felt at home and excited to learn every day. We wholeheartedly recommend La Scuola to any family looking for a nurturing and inspiring start to their child’s education.
– Darren T.
We loved La Scuola Silicon Valley. Our girls came home each day full of excitement from the day’s activities and the close-knit atmosphere gave them a supportive community.
– Byron R.
As a parent at La Scuola, I can wholeheartedly say that the school and its administration has created an incredibly nurturing environment for our family. La Scuola's faculty's warmth, vision, and passion for education is truly inspiring. During our time at La Scuola, we watched our daughter Ava transform from a shy uncertain girl into a curious and confident child. We're incredibly fortunate to have such a dedicated and committed staff helping our daughter grow.
– Samson C.
"If I could have created a school for myself as a child, La Scuola is what I would have wanted."
Niente Senza Gioia! Nothing Without Joy!
La Scuola Silicon Valley is welcoming new students for the current school year!
Experiential learning is a core aspect of student life at La Scuola Silicon Valley.
Play and imagination, both in and outside the classroom, are key to social-emotional learning.
La Scuola Silicon Valley students enjoy the campus's expansive, beautiful outdoor space.
Strong teacher-student relationships are an essential part of Reggio Emilia and the International Baccalaureate Program.
The La Scuola Silicon Valley outdoor space is more than a playground — it's learning environment that feeds children's natural inquisitiveness.
At La Scuola, there's always time for laughter and hugs.
La Scuola Silicon Valley Leadership
Federica Lentini
Assistant Head of School for Teaching & Learning, Director of CIRC (California International Reggio Center)
Nichole Sullivan
Director of Admissions (Elementary, SF & Preschool - Gr. 2 Silicon Valley), Multicultural Recruitment & SST
Land Acknowledgement for the Silicon Valley Campus
We acknowledge that the land our Silicon Valley Campus stands on is the unceded ancestral homeland of the Muwekma Ohlone people and the Tamien Tribe. As educators and life-long learners, we recognize that as uninvited guests, we all need to affirm their sovereign rights as first peoples. We pay our respects to their ancestors, elders and relatives of the Muwekma and Tamien communities.