United States, San Francisco
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3301 Balboa Street, San Francisco, CA 94121, United States
K-8 (Kindergarten through 8th grade)
Private day school
Application fees
- Admission Test fee (Kindergarten / Grade 1): USD 50.00 — payable with the Admission Test Request Form (mail a check payable to San Francisco Pacific Academy).
Tuition fees (annual / per-term where published)
- Yearly tuition (highest grade offered, K–8 school): USD 13,500 per year.
- No publicly published per-grade or per-term tuition schedule for individual year groups was found in the school's publicly available materials; the single published figure above is the only specific annual tuition amount located.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school's publicly posted materials describe fees for specific items (for example, the Admission Test fee) and note that some program elements carry separate charges, but a detailed, published billing schedule (term dates for invoice due dates, tuition deposit amounts, or multi‑installment payment plans) was not located in the publicly available documents. (See Admission Test instructions for payment method of that fee.)
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. San Francisco Pacific Academy operates as a K–8 day school with published daily school hours and day‑school programs.
Other costs and recurring fees
- After‑school / enrichment classes: optional and charged separately; an additional fee per session per child applies.
- Field trips: field trip expenses are not included in tuition and are charged separately when organized.
- Tutoring / counselling: paid private tutoring or outside professional support is arranged and paid for by parents when recommended.
- Library / lost books: families are required to reimburse the school for lost library books (the handbook references reimbursement rules).
- Uniforms: a school uniform is required; uniform items are available for purchase through Schoolbelles Uniform Company (the handbook lists Schoolbelles as the vendor). Expect a separate uniform purchase cost at the vendor.
Refund information (as published)
- The school handbook indicates specific items (for example, lost library books) have reimbursement or replacement requirements; no comprehensive, publicly posted tuition‑refund policy or detailed refund schedule for tuition/registration/deposit was located in the school's publicly available materials.
Fee payment options
- Admission Test fee (Kindergarten / Grade 1): the Admission Test Request Form states the USD 50.00 test fee should be mailed with the form and a check payable to San Francisco Pacific Academy.
- Payment methods for tuition, registration deposits, recurring tuition plans, credit card acceptance, bank transfer details, or online payment portals were not found in the school's publicly available materials. For items sold through third parties (for example, uniforms via Schoolbelles), payment will follow the vendor's accepted methods.
Brief summary of findings and missing published details
- Confirmed and cited, specific items: Admission Test fee USD 50.00; a single published annual tuition number of USD 13,500 (reported for the highest grade offered); handbook statements that after‑school programs, field trips, tutoring, and uniforms incur additional charges and that uniforms are purchased via Schoolbelles.
- Not publicly published (no clear, accessible statement found): a full, per‑grade tuition schedule; per‑term tuition amounts; an itemized billing schedule (invoice due dates, tuition deposit amounts, and available payment plans for tuition); a published boarding fee schedule (school operates as a day school); and a comprehensive tuition refund policy.
San Francisco Pacific Academy is a private day school for students aged 5 to 14. It blends an American curriculum with bespoke elements to support a clear progression from primary through middle years. English and Russian are both used in instruction, with half of the classes conducted in English and half in Russian. Literacy in a bilingual environment is central to the school's approach, helping students develop fluent bilingual communication and cross cultural awareness. The school is fully accredited by ACS WASC, ensuring alignment with international standards. Enrichment opportunities include Dance Class, Chess Club, Art Class, and Vocal Class as after-school programs. In Arts and Creative offerings, students explore movement, drawing, painting, and singing in structured, supportive settings. The emphasis on student achievement guides daily learning, collaboration, and personal growth, fostering practical skills, creativity, and responsible citizenship. The school values global-minded learners who engage with their communities locally and globally.