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
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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.
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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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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 —
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Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
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Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
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Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
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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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