At La Scuola International School, we believe in nurturing the whole child through thoughtful educational practices that honor both tradition and innovation. One of the ways we bring this philosophy to life is through our commitment to teaching cursive handwriting—an art form that beautifully complements …
Carissimi genitori, I wish you all a very happy new year, and am looking forward to another year of learning and discovery in 2025! I wanted to start by sharing with you a personal story that illustrates a topic that is on my mind at …
Music and sound have always had a great importance in the growth and development of children beginning in early childhood. In fact, already in the womb, children begin their journey, being able to hear sounds, noises, and melodies that come from the outside world. They …
A special place in every Reggio Emilia school is the atelier. The Reggio Emilia curriculum allows students to further their inquiries with atelier subjects. The atelier is a laboratory of sorts; a place full of a variety of materials, mediums and tools that allow students …
During the week of October 14, La Scuola International School proudly celebrated La Settimana della Lingua Italiana nel Mondo with a series of enriching activities that immersed our students in the beauty and celebration of the Italian language. The theme for this year, “L’italiano e …
It is with great excitement I share that construction has officially begun on the new building at our Mission Campus! This 18-month construction project will transform our current San Francisco Mission location into the ideal international school of the future – the first and only …
In the fall of 2023, La Scuola International School embraced an exciting opportunity to participate in the International Baccalaureate (IB) trial of new transdisciplinary theme descriptors for the Primary Years Program (PYP). This experience has led to a thoughtful integration of these descriptors into our …
Growing up in the United States during the 80s and 90s, you didn’t hear much in the way of language immersion learning. Sure, you had foreign language classes by the time you reached middle school, but you only attended those a few times a week. …
As we embark on this exciting new school year, I am filled with enthusiasm. Our Reggio Emilia school is deeply rooted in the Reggio Emilia Approach®, which celebrates a high image of the child who is rich and full of potential, and emphasizes the importance …
In the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (IB-MYP) Design Atelier, the Design Cycle empowers students to be the protagonists of their learning journey, where failure serves as a valuable learning opportunity. Through the structured MYP curriculum framework of the Design Cycle, IB middle years program …
The Environment is the Third Teacher! The Reggio Emilia philosophy and approach to learning refers to the environment as a child’s third teacher. The La Scuola environmental studies and garden program provides students with a unique opportunity to be in a natural setting while learning about …
The International Baccalaureate (IB) program is a globally-recognized curriculum that helps students form the skills they need for life. There are many benefits of the IB program for La Scuola Middle Schoolers. The IB Middle Years Programme (IB-MYP) emphasizes intellectual challenge. The IB curriculum, in particular, …