Please meet Jake Kaplove, La Scuola’s Middle School Dean of Students. Recently I had the opportunity to sit down with Jake, to learn a bit more about him, how he ended up teaching at La Scuola, and get his thoughts on the benefits of the …
Meet Alice Zini – Reggio Emilia Inspired Summer Camp Instructor
Let me introduce you to Alice Zini, who just happens to be one of our Summer Camp instructors this week at La Scuola International School’s Mission campus. I was able to sit down with her for an impromptu interview and learn what brought her to …
Welcome Back to the La Scuola K-8 Library!
Welcome back to the now K-8 library! What will you discover today? Our La Scuola library is again an accessible resource for all La Scuola students and families seeking information, inspiration and imagination. The library is a setting where contemplation and conversation take place! Students …
Reflections on High School Admissions for Families
A lot can happen in a year and for our Grade 8 students, it is doubly true. During middle school, we watch as our children mature into young adults. The high school admissions process marks the transition from middle school to high school, another decisive …
La Scuola K-5 Curriculum Milestones and Competencies
We are pleased to publish La Scuola K-5 Curriculum Milestones and Competencies summarizing the learning across all subject areas at each grade level in the elementary program. La Scuola is a World School accredited by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IB) for both the Primary Years …
Into the Field: The Educational Benefits of Field Trips for Your Child and Their Learning at La Scuola
We are very excited to be sharing monthly messages with you about how our Teaching and Learning curriculum and pedagogy are uniquely organized and applied every day at La Scuola. We know students are capable of doing and communicating their abilities and interests in extraordinary …
The 100 Languages of Children
The hundred languages are the endless number of children’s potentials, their ability to wonder and to inquire. The hundred languages remind us that there are multiple ways of seeing and multiple ways of being. The internationally acclaimed educational excellence of the preschools and infant-toddler centers …
The Beauty of the Reggio Emilia Approach to Learning
Reggio Emilia Approach: Learning by Doing La Scuola International School is the only Reggio Emilia Inspired, International Baccalaureate and Italian language immersion school in the world! Our mission is to inspire brave learners to shape the future. Children feel confident in their ideas, trust their …
Celebrating our Wonderful Teachers During Teacher Appreciation Week
One of the elements of La Scuola International School we are most proud of and thrilled to share about is our community of teachers! Being a school that values lifelong learning, all our teachers are enthusiastic, fun, vibrant and inspiring to the students and their …
La Scuola International School Offers Cultural Exchange Program Opportunity in Lucca, Italy
We have an exciting opportunity to offer our La Scuola families this summer! For the first time we have put together a cultural exchange program for families to enjoy together along with Italian language classes! We invite you to enjoy a week at in the historical …
La Dolce Vita Gala is March 30th!
Gala season is upon us here in San Francisco! And La Scuola is delighted to participate. This year’s La Dolce Vita gala will be held on March 30, 2019 at the Westfield San Francisco Centre. La Dolce Vita is a formal gala that includes a …
Every Child Loves La Scuola
Grazie to iItaly.org for this lovely posting about La Scuola International School! This Italian immersion school in San Francisco started as a playgroup in 2002 and now counts 320 children. Director Valentina Imbeni: “Parents from different backgrounds chose us not only because they love Italy …