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💰 School fees

How much do French schools cost in San Francisco?

Yearly tuition fees of the AEFE-accredited schools in San Francisco, taken from the official fee schedules published by each school. Compare at a glance before choosing.

Lycée Français de San Francisco (LFSF)

2026-2027 schedule
Preschool
US$44,100 / year
Primary
US$44,100 / year
Middle school
US$45,500 / year
High school
US$58,900 / year
First enrolment fee
US$2,500
Good to know

2026-2027 schedule, Ashbury campus (San Francisco) rates for preschool and elementary; the Sausalito campus (Marin) is cheaper: 38,100. Part-time Petite École: 32,450 (Ashbury) or 28,000 (Sausalito). Middle and high school at the Ortega campus (San Francisco). Tuition includes lunch, the Global Learning travel program (from Grade 1) and preschool extended care. One-time 2,500 entrance fee per new student + 3.5% tuition deposit, both non-refundable. 1,500 discount for full prepayment by June 1.

✓ Verified on 12 June 2026 · Official fee schedule

The International School of San Francisco

2026-2027 schedule
Preschool
US$45,168 / year
Primary
US$45,168 / year
Middle school
US$45,168 / year
High school
US$63,621 / year
First enrolment fee
US$2,000
Good to know

2026-2027 schedule, single rate from PK2 (age 2) to Grade 8: 45,168; high school (Grades 9-12): 63,621. Advance Plan rates (one payment by June 1); the 10-month plan costs 1,100 more (46,268 and 64,721). One-time 2,000 enrollment fee + 5% tuition deposit credited towards tuition. Formerly French American International School. 35% of students receive financial aid.

✓ Verified on 12 June 2026 · Official fee schedule

Silicon Valley International School (INTL)

2026-2027 schedule
Preschool
US$39,970 / year
Primary
US$42,630 / year
Middle school
US$44,750 / year
High school
US$49,130 / year
First enrolment fee
US$2,000
Good to know

2026-2027 schedule, Palo Alto campus. Maternelle = Early Years program (Preschool-PreK); Kindergarten is charged at the elementary rate of 42,630. Tuition includes supplies, extended care (through 5th grade), mini-camps and summer camp for Early Years, school-issued iPad or laptop. One-time 2,000 enrollment fee for new students; optional hot lunch at extra cost. Variable tuition program (income-adjusted fees) available.

✓ Verified on 12 June 2026 · Official fee schedule

École franco-amĂ©ricaine de la Silicon Valley (FASSV)

2026-2027 schedule
Preschool
US$30,742 / year
Primary
US$30,742 / year
Middle school
US$30,742 / year
First enrolment fee
US$1,500
Good to know

2026-2027 schedule: single 30,742 rate from preschool to 8th grade, annual upfront payment; 2 instalments +490, 10 instalments +795 service fee. One-time 1,500 fee for new students. Campuses in Sunnyvale (preschool-elementary) and Santa Clara (middle school). No high school. French government scholarships (San Francisco consulate) and school aid available.

✓ Verified on 12 June 2026 · Official fee schedule

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These schools do not publish their fees online: contact them directly.

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Indicative yearly amounts in local currency, taken from the official fee schedules published by the schools (standard stream; special sections, extra fees, transport and lunch come on top). Schools revise their fees every year: when in doubt, the school's schedule prevails.

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