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Where Minds Ignite. Leaders Rise.

A Christ-centered international school dedicated to academic excellence and character — for students from grades 1 through 12.

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The School

25+ years of
shaping leaders.

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Samuel International School stands at the intersection of rigorous scholarship, extraordinary creative arts, and championship athletics — united by a belief that the best education is one pursued with joy, not obligation.

Our graduates shape medicine, law, film, technology, and public life. What they carry is not only knowledge — it is a way of thinking that lasts a lifetime.

Three Pillars

What defines our
education.

Hover each pillar. Every student at Samuel International School is invested in equally across all three dimensions.

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Academic
Depth
Research · Discovery

Our School is using SOT system is a structured study system used in School of Tomorrow. It is based on self-directed learning, where students study independently using PACEs (workbooks). Each student progresses at their own pace, setting goals and managing their time. The system emphasizes responsibility, discipline, and mastery of each subject before moving on.

20+
Courses
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Creative
Mastery
Theater · Film · Music · Visual Arts

Broadway-caliber productions. The Westflix Film Festival. Award-winning instrumental and choral programs. Gallery exhibitions that attract industry leaders. The arts at SIS are not extracurricular — they are essential.

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Art Disciplines
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Athletic
Excellence
Varsity · Championships · Character

30+ varsity teams. 50+ CIF Championships. A Sports Science & Medicine program that rivals top university facilities. Coaches who know championship teams are built on integrity first, trophies second.

50+
CIF Titles
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Kutler Center · Research · Innovation
Academics

Learning that crosses
every boundary.

The Kutler Center for Interdisciplinary Studies & Independent Research empowers students to pursue questions that don't fit into a single subject — questions that may one day change the world.

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SIS
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Samuel International School didn't prepare me for college. It prepared me for life — by teaching me that every question deserves to be taken seriously.

Maya Chen '18  ·  Stanford University  ·  Goldman Sachs
Life @ SIS

Beyond the
classroom.

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College Counseling

Dedicated advisors work with students from 9th grade, building authentic applications to the nation's most selective universities.

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Speech & Debate

One of California's most decorated programs. Students compete nationally and develop the critical rhetoric that distinguishes leaders in every field.

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Global Programs

Experiential learning across five continents. Students leave SIS with a genuine understanding of the world — not a textbook version of it.

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100+ Student Clubs

Robotics. Investment. Environmental advocacy. Journalism. Model UN. If a passion exists, there's a club. If not — students build one.

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Diversity & Belonging

Affinity groups and thoughtful DEI programming ensure every student is seen. At SIS, diversity of perspective is an academic resource.

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Health & Wellness

Comprehensive counseling, on-campus health services, and mindfulness programming — students are supported in body, mind, and spirit.

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Summer Programs

Wolverines Sports Camps, Coldwater Arts, Debate LA — SIS's summer offerings let students explore, grow, and discover new passions year-round.

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News & Events

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College Placement
Class of 2025 Sets Record — 40+ Students Admitted to Ivy League Universities
March 28, 2025
Athletics
Wolverines Water Polo Claims Fourth Consecutive CIF State Championship
March 14, 2025
Arts
Westflix 2025: Three SIS Student Films Accepted to South by Southwest
February 22, 2025
Admission · 2025–26

Your story
starts here.

Applications for the 2025–26 academic year are open now.