International Student Program Tuition and Fees
The annual tuition for Junípero Serra High School’s International Student Program is $51,625 ($71,625 with homestay option) for the 2025-2026 school year. The cost includes:
Non-Refundable Registration fee: $5,000
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Tuition fee: $39,125
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Program fee: $7,500
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Optional - homestay fee: $20,000
* Bedroom may be private or shared with another international student
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Total Fees $51,625* with Homestay $71,625 |
| *New students will pay an additional $750 for textbooks; returning students will purchase books through the online bookstore. |
Tuition also includes:
- Serra cannot guarantee a homestay family. We will offer to connect you with one of our home stay providers.
- Medical insurance while enrolled in Serra’s international program.
- Full schedule of college preparatory classes, including honors and AP courses.
- Variety of social and cultural events to help students assimilate into American culture and connect with other international students
- Annual yearbook, lock for locker, graduation fees.
- Designated counselor who will provide academic support, mentoring and advocacy for students.
- International Student Program team, who will provide ongoing support on campus.
Students will be introduced to life as a Padre with a summer orientation. The orientation will include:
- Campus tours
- Acquisition of textbooks
- Review of the school’s rules, policies, and traditions
- Cultural exchange event with Serra students, staff members and host families
- Local area excursions to San Francisco, Silicon Valley and other points of interest
- Opportunity to meet with “big brothers” who will welcome the students to Serra and help them to acclimate to their new school