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ability, productivity and compassion with an
overall goal of encouraging them to discover,
explore, reach and accomplish.
Open Houses: Nov. 3, 10 a.m.–noon, Feb. 2,
10 a.m.–noon
Grade Level: K–12th grade
Enrollment: Ongoing
Tuition: $15,100–$19,800
ST. MATTHEW EPISCOPAL
DAY SCHOOL
16 Baldwin Ave., San Mateo
650/342-5436; stmatthewsday.org
Established in 1953, St. Matthew’s Episcopal
Day School has a distinguished history of
teaching students the core values of academic
excellence, inclusive community and
compassionate service to others. Students
and families reflect the unique blend of cultural,
ethnic, religious and secular traditions
of the Bay Area. Included within St. Matthew’s
core academic subjects are fine and performing
arts, world languages, physical education
and a Maker program. St. Matthew’s multidisciplinary
approach to education supports
active, student-centered learning and promotes
creativity, collaboration and invention.
The school’s tech-savvy outlook prepares students
to be pioneers of positive change in the
world. Graduates are equipped with strong
leadership skills, academic confidence and
admirable character and are well prepared to
attend highly selective independent, boarding,
parochial and public high schools.
Open Houses: Oct. 28, 1–3:30 p.m. and Dec.
4, 6–8 p.m.
Grade Level: Preschool–8th grade
Enrollment: Ongoing
Tuition: $20,495–$32,950
VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS
Elementary Campus (K–5)
1450 Leigh Ave., San Jose
408/559-4400
Junior High Campus (6–8)
100 Skyway Drive, San Jose
408/513-2460
High School Campus (9–12)
100 Skyway Drive, San Jose
408/513-2400; vcs.net
Since 1960, Valley Christian Schools’ “Quest
for Excellence” has been evident both in the
classroom and in the community. VCS offers
college preparatory programs led by skilled
and caring faculty in state-of-the-art facili-
ties, along with service leadership opportunities
locally and abroad. With its strong
foundation of Christian values, this K–12 school
challenges students to discover their Godgiven
talents expressed in “A3”: Academic
Excellence, Artistic Beauty and Athletic
Distinction. The Applied Math, Science, and
Engineering (AMSE) Institute incorporates
the real-world approach of STEM education
to equip students with resources and training
to become leaders in their chosen field. And
the nationally recognized Conservatory of
the Arts provides extensive, performancebased
development in music, theater, dance,
cinematography and visual arts for students
in every grade.
Open Houses: Elementary School, Oct. 13, 2–4
p.m.; High School, Oct. 20, 1–4 p.m.; Junior
High, Nov. 3, 2–4 p.m.
Grade Level: K–12th grade
Enrollment: Elementary School is on rolling
admissions; Junior High and High School priority
consideration deadline is Jan. 28, 2019
Tuition: $10,860–$22,400
YEW CHUNG INTERNATIONAL
SCHOOL OF SILICON VALLEY
310 Easy St., Mountain View
650/903-0986; ycis-sv.com
At Yew Chung International School, East meets
West in a learning community that feels like
family. With low student-to-teacher ratios and
small classes, children are truly known and
their individual interests and talents cultivated.
Working in tandem, English and Mandarin
teachers combine the best of Eastern and
Western cultures and perspectives to create
the optimal learning environment. Students
think beyond themselves and gain a global
perspective, emerging as compassionate, confident,
critical thinkers. They are academically
challenged and creatively engaged and
grow their minds as well as their hearts. With
core subjects taught in English, programs
include Chinese studies, violin (beginning in
kindergarten), music, visual art, and character
education with physical education rounding
out the curriculum. YCIS prepares students
for success in the best Bay Area secondary
schools and beyond.
Open Houses: Middle School—call for a personal
tour; Kindergarten–Nov. 3 and Jan. 12;
Preschool–Dec. 1 and Jan. 26
Grade Level: Preschool–8th grade
Enrollment: Apply by Jan. 31, 2019 (rolling
admissions thereafter)
Tuition: Varies by program, $17,500–$25,500 n
