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1. BASIS Independent Silicon Valley
Courses / Programs
Situated in the heart of San Jose CA in the Santa Clara Valley, BASIS Independent Silicon Valley provides STEM-based (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) education to students in Grades 5-12.

BASIS Silicon Valley opened its doors in August of 2014 as part of the bicoastal inaugural year of BASIS Independent Schools.

The school is quickly becoming one of the most sought after college preparatory institutions in the Santa Clara Valley and one of the highest performing schools in the network of nationally-ranked BASIS-managed schools.
STEM-focused Curriculum for Grades 5-12:

Subjects include:
- Math
- Science
- English
- Foreign Languages
- Logic
- Economics
- Fine Arts
- Music
- Drama
- Engineering
- World History
2. Almaden Country School
Courses / Programs
Almaden Country School (ACS) is a nonsectarian, independent school in South San Jose that offers preschool, elementary and middle school programs for students from 4 years of age through to 8th grade. Our school is centrally located on Trinidad Drive in San Jose in Santa Clara County at the southern end of San Francisco Bay.

On average, 9 in 10 ACS graduates are admitted to selective private high schools (86% – Average score on the Catholic High School Placement Exam and 85% – Average National Percentile Ranking on Stanford Achievement Test for ACS 7th and 8th graders).

We are proud that in 2009 and 2010, our preschool, elementary, and middle school were voted “Best of Best” by Bay Area Parent magazine. Our highly regarded school, which has more than 400 students, believes that each child has unique capabilities and talents.

We offer Personal Learning Plans for every student; our Character and Competence program for developing strong, ethical leaders; small class sizes; a broad and challenging curriculum including a full enrichment program of art, music, drama, hands-on science, foreign language, and P.E.; and passionate teachers who are devoted to the children they serve.
Preschool, elementary and middle school programs for students from 4 years through to 8th Grade:

- Preschool program: This includes Begindergarten (four-year-old preschool), Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten.

- Elementary School program: This is made up of the Foundation Program for Grades 1–3, and the Intermediate Program for grades 4 and 5.

- Middle School program: This program includes years 6th-8th Grade.

Also:
- Enrichment program
- Extended Care program
- Summer Camp program
3. Santa Teresa Academy of Music and Dance, San Jose
Courses / Programs
Santa Teresa Academy of Music and Dance was established to bring exceptional music and dance instruction to the city of San Jose.

Teachers at our school are experts in their instrument or dance style and are experienced in working with students of all levels, especially beginners.

We offer dance classes in Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, and Ballroom as well as private music instruction as well as group classes in piano, guitar, voice, violin and cello. Our music lessons and dance classes are scheduled at a variety of times so that you can book classes at a time that works best for you.

We are conveniently located in the Santa Teresa area of Santa Clara County, close to Blossom Hill, Almaden Valley, Evergreen, Willow Glen, Cambrian, and South San Jose, as well as those in the neighboring communities of Morgan Hill, Campbell and Los Gatos.

With our commitment to offering quality instruction to students of all ages and levels, and our wide range of programs in music and dance we are sure to offer just what you are looking for.
Musical Instrument Lessons for Kids & Teens:
- Piano
- Guitar
- Voice
- Violin
- Cello

- We also offer Music for Little Mozarts, an introduction to music class for preschoolers and kindergarteners.

Dance Classes for Kids & Teens:
- Ballet
- Jazz
- Hip Hop
- Tap
- Ballroom

- We also provide introduction to dance classes for preschoolers and kindergarteners as well as Parent and Tot classes for 2-3 year-olds.
4. Pasitos School
Courses / Programs
With two dedicated school locations in the San Jose / South Bay Area, Pasitos School runs private Spanish immersion preschool programs for toddlers and young children ages 2-5.

Kids in our Young Explorer and Preschool programs learn Spanish conversational skills during the key period when children’s language acquisition skills are most dynamic.

Our Reggio Emilia-based classrooms are child centered, thus allowing your child’s interest to guide us through our daily discussions and learnings; Our children learn while they are having fun because it is interesting to them.

Your child learns Spanish in a natural immersion play-based environment, so the learning is real and relevant. Our small 6-1 student/teacher ratio allows us to know and love each child for who they are.

Pasitos offers flexibility in scheduling around you and your child’s needs. We focus on the whole child to ensure their needs are met.
Spanish Immersion Private School Programs:
- Young Explorer Program (24-36 months)
- Preschool (2.9 years - 5 years)
- Before and After School Program (K-5th)
- Summer Camps for School Age (K-5th)
- Summer Program (2-5 years)
- Extended care

School features include:
- Play-based / Regio-Emilia Inspired classes
- Fully qualified teachers
- Low student-teacher ratios
- Outside Exploration
- Eco-friendly
- Organic Snacks
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