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Rossinca Heritage School

United States, Cupertino

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Russian, English
Fees $15,975 - 21,915
Ages 2 - 15 years
Opened 2012
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Russian, English, Ukrainian, Czech
Typical class size 10
Strengths Languages, Performing Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Preschool, Primary School, Elementary
Introduction

Rossinca Heritage School operates across three campuses in the San Jose and Cupertino area: the Daycare & Preschool at 1599 University Ave, San Jose; the Elementary School (Rossinca Academy) at 10181 Finch Ave, Cupertino; and the After-school & Camps program at 2095 Park Ave, San Jose. The Cupertino campus operates as Rossinca Academy, TK–8, with language immersion for 1st–5th grades and a daily schedule from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. The school offers a bilingual Russian-English curriculum for children aged 2–15, and emphasizes a language-focused program that includes languages and literature, math and science, theater and art, and dance and choreography, with activities such as ballroom dance competitions, international children's festivals, concerts, and LEGO exhibitions. Class sizes are small to support personal attention and strong teacher–student relationships. Rossinca holds ACS WASC accreditation through June 30, 2030 and is licensed by California as an accredited private school (TK–5), a licensed early childhood/preschool facility, and a registered heritage language school. The guiding principle is Cultural Understanding + Sharing = Peace, guiding bilingual education and cultural celebration.

Daycare & Preschool (San Jose): 1599 University Ave, San Jose, CA 95126; Elementary (Rossinca Academy, Cupertino): 10181 Finch Ave, Cupertino, CA 95014; After-school & Camps (San Jose): 2095 Park Ave, San Jose, CA 95126

The Essentials

Rossinca Heritage School has typical class sizes of 10, instruction in Russian, English.

Location
Rossinca Heritage School operates three Bay Area campuses in San Jose and Cupertino. Daycare & Preschool is at 1599 University Ave, San Jose, CA 95126. Elementary School is at 10181 Finch Ave, Cupertino, CA 95014. After-School & Camps are at 2095 Park Ave, San Jose, CA 95126.

Stages
Daycare & Preschool; K–5 Elementary School

Country affiliation
United States

School day structure
Daycare & Preschool: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–3:00 PM; Bilingual Learning Pathways: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–6:00 PM; After-School: Mon–Fri 2:00–6:00 PM and Sat 9:00 AM–1:00 PM; Break & Summer Camps: Summer 9:00 AM–4:00 PM (ext. to 5:00 PM).
Fees

Annual tuition at Rossinca Heritage School ranges from USD 15,975 to USD 21,915 for 2026/27.

Academic year covered
- Fees and schedules below apply to the 2025–2026 school year (school year shown as 08/11/2025 – 06/05/2026); monthly figures are shown where the school bills by month (the published school year length is 10 months).

Application / registration fees
- One-time registration (application) fee: USD 75 for new students. Re-enrollment fee for returning students: USD 50.

Enrollment deposit
- Deposit for ROSSINCA Academy elementary K–5: USD 2,000 (held on account and returned at the end of the school year or retained for the next school year if the family continues). Separate program deposits apply for other programs (after‑school deposits vary by program).

Tuition — elementary (K/Tk, Grades 1–5) — monthly and annual amounts by payment plan
- The school publishes three payment plans: Plan A (prepaid for the full school year, non‑refundable), Plan B (prepaid by semester, non‑refundable), and Plan C (paid monthly, cancellation with 30 days' notice). The published monthly tuition for the core school program (8:30 am–3:00 pm) is:
- Plan A (prepaid year): USD 1,640 per month.
- Plan B (prepaid by semester): USD 1,690 per month.
- Plan C (monthly payment): USD 1,780 per month.
- The published accounting/processing addition is USD 5 per month; the published monthly “TOTAL — School only” amounts (including the small accounting charge) are USD 1,645 (Plan A), USD 1,695 (Plan B), and USD 1,785 (Plan C). Annual (10‑month school year) totals thus are:
- Plan A annual (10 months): USD 16,450 (total school only).
- Plan B annual (10 months): USD 16,950 (total school only).
- Plan C annual (10 months): USD 17,850 (total school only).
- The published monthly “TOTAL Full Day” figures (core school program plus on‑site afterschool to the published 5:45 pm end time) are USD 2,255 (Plan A), USD 2,325 (Plan B), and USD 2,445 (Plan C). Annual (10 months) totals for Full Day are:
- Plan A Full Day: USD 22,550 per school year.
- Plan B Full Day: USD 23,250 per school year.
- Plan C Full Day: USD 24,450 per school year.
- Published discounts: a Rossinca Foundation family discount of USD 100 (applied to the published totals) and a sibling discount of 10% (applied per school policy).

Afterschool (on-site) — published monthly rates by days per week
- Afterschool on-site (3:00 pm–5:45 pm) published monthly rates (Plan columns listed; representative standard monthly rates):
- 2 days/week: USD 260 per month.
- 3 days/week: USD 400 per month.
- 4 days/week: USD 520 per month.
- 5 days/week: USD 610 per month.
- Afterschool program standalone pricing, Saturday programs, camps, and many individual classes (Russian language, math, science, LEGO robotics, dance, theatre, private lessons) have separate published monthly or per‑session fees and material fees; examples include Russian language classes from about USD 150–300/month (depending on level and frequency), individual music lessons from about USD 40–60 per lesson, and LEGO robotics sessions priced per 8‑class block. Registration fees, material fees, accounting fees, and deposits for these programs are published separately.

Other recurring / program fees
- Material fee for ROSSINCA Academy (elementary): USD 600 per year (payable in two installments).
- Afterschool material fee examples: USD 300/year (4–5 days/week), USD 200/year (2–3 days/week), USD 100/year (1 day/week) for standard afterschool program tiers.
- Facility fees for some programs: examples show an additional facility fee (e.g., USD 40) applied to certain program types or monthly schedules.
- Accounting / processing fee: USD 5/month is listed for the elementary program billing.
- Costume, field trip, and event fees are charged separately as incurred.

Uniforms and supplies
- Material fees (see above) cover some supplies. Separate uniform costs are charged where applicable; textbook and additional book fees may apply for certain classes. Specific uniform prices are published per program when required.

Boarding
- Boarding is not offered; the school operates day programs (daycare, preschool, elementary, afterschool, Saturday classes, and camps).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Monthly tuition is due by the 5th of every month; invoices are issued online through the school's Parent Portal. Payments follow the selected plan: Plan A is prepaid for the full year and non‑refundable; Plan B is prepaid by semesters and non‑refundable; Plan C is paid monthly and requires 30 days' written notice for cancellation. The published school year length for the schedule is 10 months.
- Enrollment deposit is returned at the end of the school year (May) or when enrollment is canceled with 30 days' written notice; the deposit may remain on account for the following year if the family continues. Early withdrawal: tuition for the entire semester is payable if the student's enrollment covers any portion of that semester.

Late payment, missed payment and returned check charges
- Late payment fee: a late fee (published figure) is applied to payments received after the monthly due date. A published PayPal processing surcharge of 5% applies when paying via PayPal. Returned-check and missed-payment penalties are published: the tuition policy lists a returned‑check service/processing fee for NSF checks and a missed‑EFT fee for failed electronic payments; accounts past due may be reported to a credit reporting agency and a student may be subject to immediate dismissal if the account is 30 days past due. Habitually delinquent accounts may be required to pay quarterly in advance.

Refunds and cancellations
- There are no refunds for illness, vacation, or other absences; tuition is not prorated for such absences. Prepaid plans are indicated as non‑refundable. Enrollment deposit return conditions require 30 days' written notice for cancellation unless otherwise specified by policy. Early withdrawal obligations require payment for the entirety of the semester if enrollment covered any portion of that semester.

Fee payment options and instructions
- Accepted payment methods and instructions as published:
- Online payments through the Parent Portal / electronic funds transfer (EFT).
- Payment by check (mailed to: 2095 Park Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126).
- Payment by PayPal (a published 5% processing fee applies).
- The school's billing system may assess automated missed‑payment fees for failed EFT attempts and may require alternate payment methods (cash, cashier's check, certified funds) after repeated returned checks.

Other notes on miscellaneous charges
- Separate, program‑specific fees apply for camps, trial classes, costumes, field trips, transportation (when provided), private lessons, and special events; these are charged in addition to tuition and billed as incurred. Some classes require per‑semester or per‑block prepayment (for example, semester‑prepaid blocks for Saturday programs or 8‑class blocks for certain elective classes). Examples of class‑level pricing and deposits are published for afterschool and Saturday programs.

(End of fee overview.)
Academics

Rossinca Heritage School teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 2 to 15.

Curriculum
The school offers bilingual Russian-English programs for children ages 2–15. The Cupertino campus operates as Rossinca Academy with TK–8, featuring language immersion for 1st–5th grades and an 8:30 AM–3:00 PM schedule. The language- and culture-focused curriculum includes languages and literature, math and science, theater and art, and dance and choreography, with opportunities such as ballroom dance competitions, international children's festivals, concerts, and LEGO exhibitions. Small group sizes support personal attention and foster strong teacher–student relationships. The school is accredited by ACS WASC through June 30, 2030 and is licensed by the State of California as an accredited private school (TK–5), a licensed early childhood/preschool facility, and a registered heritage language school.

Student Teacher Ratio
Small group sizes for personal attention.
Wellbeing

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Some Rossinca staff have experience working with children with special needs and learning disabilities.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school offers bilingual Russian-English programs for children ages 2–15. Russian language teachers include Ksenia Galanina. English language instruction is provided by teachers including Zuzanna Kamradkova. Elena Supryadkina Language Program Coordinator.

Safeguarding
All Rossinca teachers undergo specialized training every two years in CPR for children and adults. Pediatric first aid training is also provided.
Parent Experience

History
Rossinca Heritage School was founded by Natasha Venzon, who envisioned a nurturing environment where children from Slavic backgrounds could celebrate their heritage while embracing Silicon Valley's diverse culture. The school uses Cultural Understanding + Sharing = Peace to guide its work. It offers bilingual Russian-English programs for children ages 2–15. The Elementary School is located in Cupertino at 10181 Finch Ave; the Daycare & Preschool is at 1599 University Ave in San Jose; and the After-school & Camps are at 2095 Park Ave in San Jose. In June 2024, Rossinca was granted full six-year accreditation through June 30, 2030 by ACS WASC, with a mid-cycle progress report scheduled for the 2026–2027 school year.

Community
Community life at Rossinca includes Children's Theater, Workshops and Cultural Events, and Competitions and Olympians. Small group sizes enable personal attention and foster strong student–teacher relationships. Active use of language in immersive, fun ways supports language learning and cultural engagement within the community.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Elementary School is located at 10181 Finch Ave, Cupertino, CA 95014; Daycare & Preschool at 1599 University Ave, San Jose, CA 95126; After-school & Camps at 2095 Park Ave, San Jose, CA 95126. The school offers bilingual Russian-English programs for children ages 2–15. The campuses comprise an Elementary School, a Daycare & Preschool, and an After-school & Camps program to support learning and activities beyond standard school hours. Visitors may schedule a tour to view the campus and facilities.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Community life includes Children's Theater, Workshops and Cultural Events, and Competitions and Olympians.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Competitions and Olympiads are part of Rossinca's community life, fostering academic engagement beyond the classroom. Small group sizes and tailored teaching support individual learning. Language-rich activities are pursued through immersive, hands-on experiences that bolster understanding and critical thinking.

Arts & Creative
Children's Theater is part of Rossinca's community life, with workshops and cultural events that provide creative engagement. The school offers ongoing opportunities for performance, drama, and cultural expression. Workshops and cultural events support imaginative growth and artistic exploration.

Cultural & Language
Bilingual Russian-English programs serve children ages 2–15. French begins in Transitional Kindergarten and continues through Eighth Grade in a proficiency-oriented program focused on communication. The R.I.S.E. Russian Language Program offers immersive language study with exposure to Slavic culture, and the R.I.S.E. Spanish Language Program immerses Kindergarten–Eighth Grade students in Spanish and English while delivering the same curriculum content.

Social & Hobbies
After-school and camps are offered. Cultural events, workshops, and theater provide opportunities for social engagement and hobby development. Active language programs contribute to collaborative learning and peer interaction.
Languages

Language Provision
French is taught from Transitional Kindergarten through Eighth Grade in a sequential, proficiency-oriented program. The R.I.S.E. Russian Language Program runs Kindergarten through Fifth Grade with immersion and bilingual/multilingual teachers. The R.I.S.E. Spanish Language Program runs Kindergarten through Eighth Grade, enabling students to become proficient in both Spanish and English while learning the same curriculum content as peers in the traditional English classrooms. The programs focus on listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with culture studies included.

Bilingual Teaching
The Russian language program uses bilingual (and multilingual) teachers to address the needs of all learners and make language study engaging. They employ varied methods and mediated interactions to support language proficiency and a memorable learning journey.

Immersion Programs
The R.I.S.E. Russian Language Program provides an immersive learning environment where students acquire spoken and written language and learn about Slavic culture, traditions, and history. It is rooted in social interaction between children acquiring a new language and linguistically knowledgeable adults. This learning environment provides a supportive structure that allows efficient communication even at the earliest stages of studying the language.
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