United States, San Francisco
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Every September Silicon Valley International School begins the application process for the following academic year. After March, rolling admissions are available for grades with open seats. Applications, supplemental forms, and activities are due in January 2026; grade‑specific requirements appear in Ravenna. Language requirements: Preschool, PreKindergarten, and Kindergarten have no language proficiency requirement; 1st–11th Grade students applying to German, French, or Chinese programs will be assessed for language proficiency during the application process (scheduled January–February). Upper School language acquisition expectations apply to 7th, 8th, 10th, and 11th Grade and may be discussed during parent interviews. Age requirements: 3 years old for Preschool, 4 for PreKindergarten, 5 for Kindergarten by September 1; children must be potty trained. Foreign students must comply with US immigration regulations, and guidance for I‑20 visas is available from the admissions team. Admissions checklists by grade include: Preschool, PreKindergarten, Kindergarten and 1st Grade applicants — attend a tour and virtual information session, submit an Application and a $100 fee, schedule a Parent Conversation, attend a playdate assessment (January/February), and submit a Teacher Recommendation Form; 2nd–5th Grade — attend a tour, virtual information session, submit an Application and fee, schedule a Parent Conversation, attend a student visit day and 1:1 Language Assessment, submit a Teacher Recommendation Form, and submit Report Cards; 6th–8th Grade — tour/Open House, virtual information session, submit an Application and fee, schedule a Parent Conversation, attend a student visit day, 1:1 Language Assessment, submit a Teacher Recommendation Form, and submit Report Cards; 9th–11th Grade — tour/Open House, virtual information session, submit an Application and fee, schedule a Student Interview, attend a student visit day, 1:1 Language Assessment, submit two Teacher Recommendations, and submit Report Cards; 12th Grade — contact admissions regarding IB DP requirements. Important dates include January 13, 2026 (Application for Admission Due, PS–11th), January 20, 2026 (Variable Tuition Application Deadline), January 30, 2026 (Supplemental Forms Due), March 19, 2026 (Admission Decision for PS–8th, 12:00 noon), and March 20, 2026 (Admission Decision for 9th–12th, after 4:00 pm). Decisions are published in March via Ravenna. If accepted, the Enrollment Agreement must be returned within 7 days with a registration deposit. Spaces not filled after the 7‑day return period are offered to wait‑pooled applicants on a rolling basis, continuing until the start of school in August, space permitting. Inquiries are welcome year‑round; rolling admissions are available for grades with open seats.
Spaces not filled after enrollment deposits are made available to wait‑pooled applicants on a rolling basis. Rolling admissions continue until the start of school in August, depending on space in each class.
Silicon Valley International School (INTL) is a bilingual IB World School serving students from preschool to 12th grade across two campuses: the Cohn Campus in Palo Alto and the Willows Campus in Menlo Park. Formed in 2021 from the merger of Peninsula French-American School and Alto International School, INTL offers the full IB continuum—Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme—alongside bilingual curricula in Mandarin Chinese/English, French/English, and German/English. The Upper School Language Acquisition program provides a second language pathway for 6th–12th grade English-speaking students, culminating in the IB Diploma. The school emphasizes inquiry-based learning, social-emotional development, and a dynamic bilingual approach. Facilities support arts, design thinking, computer science and educational technology, athletics, and extensive after‑school activities. Distinctive programs include Round Square exchanges and international service trips, alongside Duke of Edinburgh's Award opportunities for older students. The campus culture celebrates multilingual collaboration, global citizenship, and hands-on learning across disciplines.