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The Bay Area’s International School
French American and International has been leading the way in bilingual and International Baccalaureate education since 1962. We are the Bay Area's world-class school for rigorous, multilingual, and global education, developing cross-cultural learners in a vibrant and international urban community. We inspire students to discover themselves, pursue their passions, and think internationally.
We are called International
for a reason.
Every year, our students have the opportunity to participate in unforgettable trips all over the globe. These experiences—inextricably shared yet deeply personal—are full of transformative learning moments that truly embody our school’s mission and values.
Each destination has a specific theme and focus—athletic, linguistic, or scientific—but all have a cultural and service learning dimension. They provide extraordinary opportunities to enhance our students' globally-focused education outside the classroom and enrich their linguistic proficiency.
Parent Voices
“The International Baccalaureate program at International is a rigorous, inquiry-based, collaborative program in the heart of San Francisco, and has been an amazing growth experience for our high schooler. And it's such a thrill to see our 3rd grader fluently speak in both French and English with friends from around the world."
“Our family chose French American and International for the gift of a bilingual education at a young age. The school and its community have given us so much more–enduring friendships, the surprises of global travel, finding joy in the challenge of scholarship–for which we are forever grateful."
“The multicultural curriculum has been instrumental in honing our three children's language skills and in giving them a global perspective. The emphasis on diversity and cultural exchange has broadened their perspectives and nurtured a deep appreciation for different cultures.”
“We continue to be impressed at how well-rounded the educational experience is, with equally great teachers and curriculum depth in the arts and STEM. Ultimately, what has brought our family the most joy has been how supportive, caring, and intellectually engaged the student/parent community is.”
International High School:
The Movie
Edited down from more than fifteen hours of footage, International High School: The Movie is a peek inside the world of our high schoolers. It captures the vibrant atmosphere of our Oak Street campus in Hayes Valley, and the diverse perspectives and experiences of our students. There are no adult talking heads, just our students taking center stage.
Click unmute and get ready to be inspired. Spoiler alert: our high school students are not shy about who they are, declaring in the end, "We are International!"
French American and International: Fast Facts
1071
students PK3-Grade 12
63
nationalities represented by our families
48%
students of color
77%
students without French in the home
23%
French nationals
33%
students receiving financial aid
81%
faculty with advanced degrees
16
average class size
88%
pass rate for the IB (77% national average)
100%
pass rate, 94% with honors, for the French Bac
450
acceptances at 178 colleges, Class of 2023
21
international trips in Grades 5-12
497
student athletes across 61 teams in Grades 4-12
526
students in 26 theater performances
150
students enrolled in the music conservatory
Meet our Students
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NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS
French American International School and International High School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.