Early Years Center
Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten at Silicon Valley International School

Silicon Valley International School’s Early Years Center (Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten) builds a strong foundation for bilingual immersion, discovery, innovation, and academic success for elementary school and beyond.

Preschool students spend approximately 80%-100% of their time in their target language (Chinese, French, or German).

Using the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, our Early Years Center cultivates foundational academic skills through an inquiry-based framework that promotes discovery and creativity. Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten are centered around learning how to be a member of a school community and express one’s thoughts and feelings through units such as “Who We Are” and “How We Express Ourselves.”

an inquiry-based approach to learning promotes exploration, discovery, and creativity

what's included in tuition

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  • mini-camp and summer camp

    Mini-Camp and Summer Camp for Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten during break weeks and a portion of the summer are included.
  • nap packs

    For new Preschool or Pre-Kindergarten families.
  • healthy snacks

    Fruit, crackers, cheese, yogurt, vegetables, etc.
  • school supplies

    School supplies such as planners, notebooks, and pencils are provided to students.
  • day trips

    Students visit petting zoos, pumpkin patches, museums, theaters, and more!

meet our early years teachers

See inside INTL's Early Years classrooms and meet some of our caring teachers in this video.


"the paths we choose"

Learn why a bilingual education is so valuable today, and why it is essential to start on the bilingual path in the Early Years, in this video.

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  • building bilingual skills

    We provide a high level of language (Chinese, French, or German) to maximize the receptiveness of young children to language and to build their working oral language skills during this developmental stage.
Our Early Years Center (Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten), Middle School, and High School is located on our Willows Campus in Menlo Park (475 Pope Street). Kindergarten - 5th grade is located at our Cohn Campus in Palo Alto (151 Laura Lane).

Notice of Nondiscriminatory policy as to students

Silicon Valley International School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin 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.

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