United States, San Francisco
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Convent & Stuart Hall is an independent Catholic K-12 school in San Francisco with two campuses, Broadway and Pine-Octavia, serving students from ages 5 to 18. The school is part of the Sacred Heart Schools network and offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in the high school, alongside a comprehensive K-12 curriculum that emphasizes serious study and social responsibility. Students engage with humanities, mathematics, sciences and the arts, and study digital literacy and design integrated with core disciplines. Signature programs include K-12 Research-Based Literacy Programs, an Emotional Literacy Program, and a Structured Literacy Program. The Siboni Arts & Science Center houses science labs, art spaces, music rooms and a theatre, supporting on-campus performances through the Syufy Theatre. Athletics use on-campus facilities and external venues. A service ethos is expressed through the Heart to Heart program, international exchanges, and service-learning trips, complemented by a range of arts, language and leadership opportunities.
2222 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94115, United States
Convent & Stuart Hall has instruction in English.
Broadway Campus, 2222 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94115; Pine-Octavia Campus, 1715 Octavia, San Francisco, CA 94109. The Neighborhood is Pacific Heights – San Francisco. Public transit is readily accessible in the city.
K–12: Convent Elementary (K–8) on Broadway Campus; Convent High School and Stuart Hall High School (9–12) on Pine-Octavia Campus.
Independent Catholic K–12 preparatory school with two campuses; part of the Sacred Heart Schools network.
Academic Support is provided through the Academic Support program. It is led by Mary Beth Cecchini, the Upper Form Chair, Learning Strategist and High School Transition Coordinator.
United States
Catholic; affiliated with Religious of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
The After School Program extends the school day to 6 p.m. for K–8 students on school days.
Annual tuition at Convent & Stuart Hall ranges from USD 44,050 to USD 60,220 for 2026/27.
Convent & Stuart Hall teaches IB (DP) for students aged 5 to 18.
The school presents a K–12 curriculum designed to provide a pre-eminent education with emphasis on serious study and social responsibility. It offers contemporary avenues of learning and essential strategies for expressing and engaging with ideas, including digital literacy and design alongside humanities, mathematics, sciences and the arts. The program includes K–12 Research-Based Literacy Programs, an Emotional Literacy Program, and a Structured Literacy Program.
Graduates have attended universities including Trinity College, Bates College, MIT, The George Washington University, Georgetown University, Grinnell College, The University of Chicago, Williams College, University of California, Berkeley, and Western University (Canada).
The Endowment Program supports an Artist-in-Residence Program that brings gifted artists to Convent & Stuart Hall to work with students, expanding curricular opportunities in the arts.
Kindergarten admissions steps:
1. Online Inquiry: Submit an online inquiry to begin the admissions process. You will receive a confirmation email letting you know your inquiry is in our queue. A separate email with login instructions will follow once your inquiry has been processed.
2. Campus Tour: Campus tours are a requirement of the application process. The tour provides an overview of classrooms and facilities such as the Unkefer Spark Studio, gymnasium, theaters and Siboni Arts and Science Center, with a live Q A session led by school leaders, parent ambassadors and students.
3. Learn About Our School: Learn about Convent & Stuart Hall through the admissions process and the Sacred Heart education framework, including the Goals and Criteria.
4. Kindergarten Open House: The open house for prospective Kindergarten families is scheduled on a Wednesday, November 12 from 6 to 8 pm. RSVP for the open house via the admissions portal.
5. Submit an Application: Application requirements include campus tour, Kindergarten Open House, the online application and a 100 application fee. The online application opens on a specified date, and a fee waiver code K8APP is available if needed. Submit Confidential Student Evaluation forms and arrange Kindergarten Screening and Parent Interview according to the timeline; the application deadline for priority consideration is December 12, 2025.
6. Kindergarten Screening: Screening includes an Individual Admissions Assessment of about 30 minutes and a Group Playdate of about 1 hour. These events are held December through January and are scheduled via the online portal.
7. Parent Interview: Parent interviews last about 30 minutes and occur between November 1, 2025 and mid February 2026. A campus tour and a completed application must be submitted two business days prior to the interview.
8. Learn About Tuition Assistance: Tuition assistance is available to qualified families based on demonstrated financial need. A webinar on applying for financial assistance is held on October 21 from 6 to 7 pm and is recorded for review on the applicant checklist. For questions, contact Lizzie Schneiberg.
Relocating and Applying from Afar: Convent & Stuart Hall welcomes families from across the country and world to the admissions process. Relocating families should contact the Admissions Office to discuss navigation of the process and plan ahead.
Tuition assistance is available to qualified students based solely on demonstrated financial need. Each year, applications for tuition assistance are evaluated by a committee, and grants are awarded based on demonstrated need and the availability of funds.
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