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VISIT US - San Francisco 

Visiting Us​

We encourage families to attend one or several events to get a true feel for our community and all that we offer.

Campus Tours (Preschool & Elementary)

​​​Prospective parents are invited to join us for an adults-only, interactive tour of our campus.

 

Explore the school and engage with our learning environment as you observe classrooms in action and experience firsthand how Terra’s approach comes to life.

Open Houses (Preschool & Elementary)​

​Join us for a special Open House and experience the warmth of our school community.

 

Families can tour at their own pace or join a parent ambassador for a guided walk-through. Afterward, children can enjoy activities while parents connect with current families.

Forest School Open Houses (Preschool - Kindergarten)

​​​Experience Terra’s Earth Education program firsthand in Golden Gate Park.

 

Children will engage in hands-on, nature-based activities while families learn how outdoor exploration fuels learning at Terra.

Forest School Shadow Day

(Grades 1-4)​

​Prospective students are invited to join an Earth Education Shadow Day and experience learning in and through nature.

 

Space is limited to two students per Monday session. (Prospective students only)

Parent Perspectives Night

​​​Hear directly from Terra parents in this honest and open panel discussion.

 

Gain insights from current families and ask the questions that matter most to you. (Adults only)

Terra Talks: Parent Education Series (Virtual & In-Person)​

Terra Talks is a parent education series hosted by Terra San Francisco School & Terra Mandarin Preschool.

 

Through engaging workshops led by expert educators and consultants, we’ll explore child development, parenting strategies, and the benefits of different pedagogies.

Campus Tours
Terra San Francisco Tours

Upcoming Events

  • Elementary Tour - Terra SF
    Elementary Tour - Terra SF
    Tue, Nov 11
    Nov 11, 2025, 8:45 AM – 10:15 AM
    Prospective parents are invited to join us for an adults-only, interactive tour of our campus. Explore the school and engage with our learning environment as you observe classrooms in action and experience firsthand how Terra’s approach comes to life.
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  • Preschool Tour - Terra SF
    Preschool Tour - Terra SF
    Wed, Nov 12
    Nov 12, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
    Prospective parents are invited to join us for an adults-only, interactive tour of our campus. Explore the school and engage with our learning environment as you observe classrooms in action and experience firsthand how Terra’s approach comes to life.
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  • Elementary Tour - Terra SF
    Elementary Tour - Terra SF
    Tue, Nov 18
    Nov 18, 2025, 8:45 AM – 10:15 AM
    Prospective parents are invited to join us for an adults-only, interactive tour of our campus. Explore the school and engage with our learning environment as you observe classrooms in action and experience firsthand how Terra’s approach comes to life.
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  • Preschool Tour - Terra SF
    Preschool Tour - Terra SF
    Wed, Nov 19
    Nov 19, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
    Prospective parents are invited to join us for an adults-only, interactive tour of our campus. Explore the school and engage with our learning environment as you observe classrooms in action and experience firsthand how Terra’s approach comes to life.
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  • Preschool Tour - Terra SF
    Preschool Tour - Terra SF
    Tue, Dec 09
    Dec 09, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
    Prospective parents are invited to join us for an adults-only, interactive tour of our campus. Explore the school and engage with our learning environment as you observe classrooms in action and experience firsthand how Terra’s approach comes to life.
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  • Elementary Tour - Terra SF
    Elementary Tour - Terra SF
    Tue, Dec 16
    Dec 16, 2025, 8:45 AM – 10:15 AM
    Prospective parents are invited to join us for an adults-only, interactive tour of our campus. Explore the school and engage with our learning environment as you observe classrooms in action and experience firsthand how Terra’s approach comes to life.
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  • Elementary Tour - Terra SF
    Elementary Tour - Terra SF
    Wed, Jan 07
    Jan 07, 2026, 8:45 AM – 10:15 AM
    Prospective parents are invited to join us for an adults-only, interactive tour of our campus. Explore the school and engage with our learning environment as you observe classrooms in action and experience firsthand how Terra’s approach comes to life.
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  • Elementary Tour - Terra SF
    Elementary Tour - Terra SF
    Tue, Jan 13
    Jan 13, 2026, 8:45 AM – 10:15 AM
    Prospective parents are invited to join us for an adults-only, interactive tour of our campus. Explore the school and engage with our learning environment as you observe classrooms in action and experience firsthand how Terra’s approach comes to life.
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  • Preschool Tour - Terra SF
    Preschool Tour - Terra SF
    Wed, Jan 14
    Jan 14, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
    Prospective parents are invited to join us for an adults-only, interactive tour of our campus. Explore the school and engage with our learning environment as you observe classrooms in action and experience firsthand how Terra’s approach comes to life.
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  • Preschool Tour - Terra SF
    Preschool Tour - Terra SF
    Tue, Jan 20
    Jan 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
    Prospective parents are invited to join us for an adults-only, interactive tour of our campus. Explore the school and engage with our learning environment as you observe classrooms in action and experience firsthand how Terra’s approach comes to life.
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Open Houses
Terra San Francisco open houses
(preschool & Elementary)

Upcoming Events

  • Open House (Preschool & Elementary) - Terra San Francisco
    Open House (Preschool & Elementary) - Terra San Francisco
    Sat, Nov 15
    Nov 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Join us for a special Open House! Tour the school at your own pace or with a parent ambassador, enjoy outdoor activities for children, and connect with current families. Open to all prospective preschool and elementary families.
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  • Open House (Preschool & Elementary) - Terra San Francisco
    Open House (Preschool & Elementary) - Terra San Francisco
    Sat, Dec 13
    Dec 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Join us for a special Open House! Tour the school at your own pace or with a parent ambassador, enjoy outdoor activities for children, and connect with current families. Open to all prospective preschool and elementary families.
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  • Open House (Preschool & Elementary) - Terra San Francisco
    Open House (Preschool & Elementary) - Terra San Francisco
    Sat, Jan 10
    Jan 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Join us for a special Open House! Tour the school at your own pace or with a parent ambassador, enjoy outdoor activities for children, and connect with current families. Open to all prospective preschool and elementary families.
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Forest School Open Houses
Forest school open houses
(preschool - kindergarten)

Upcoming Events

  • Forest School Open House: Preschool - Kindergarten
    Forest School Open House: Preschool - Kindergarten
    Sun, Jan 11
    Jan 11, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Experience Terra’s unique Earth Education! Prospective preschoolers and kindergarteners are invited to explore Golden Gate Park with an Earth Educator. Children will enjoy hands-on nature activities while families get an inside look at Terra’s outdoor learning experience.
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Forest School Shadow Day
forest school
shadow day
(Grade 1-4)

Upcoming Events

  • Forest School Shadow Day - 1st to 4th Graders
    Forest School Shadow Day - 1st to 4th Graders
    Mon, Nov 10
    Nov 10, 2025, 8:40 AM – 3:15 PM
    Have your child experience Terra’s unique approach to nature-based learning, known as Earth Education. Prospective students in grades 1–4 are invited to attend an Earth Education Shadow Day on Mondays. Space is limited to two students per day.
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  • Forest School Shadow Day - 1st to 4th Graders
    Forest School Shadow Day - 1st to 4th Graders
    Mon, Nov 24
    Nov 24, 2025, 8:40 AM – 3:15 PM
    Have your child experience Terra’s unique approach to nature-based learning, known as Earth Education. Prospective students in grades 1–4 are invited to attend an Earth Education Shadow Day on Mondays. Space is limited to two students per day.
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  • Forest School Shadow Day - 1st to 4th Graders
    Forest School Shadow Day - 1st to 4th Graders
    Mon, Dec 08
    Dec 08, 2025, 8:40 AM – 3:15 PM
    Have your child experience Terra’s unique approach to nature-based learning, known as Earth Education. Prospective students in grades 1–4 are invited to attend an Earth Education Shadow Day on Mondays. Space is limited to two students per day.
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  • Forest School Shadow Day - 1st to 4th Graders
    Forest School Shadow Day - 1st to 4th Graders
    Mon, Dec 15
    Dec 15, 2025, 8:40 AM – 3:15 PM
    Have your child experience Terra’s unique approach to nature-based learning, known as Earth Education. Prospective students in grades 1–4 are invited to attend an Earth Education Shadow Day on Mondays. Space is limited to two students per day.
    Share
  • Forest School Shadow Day - 1st to 4th Graders
    Forest School Shadow Day - 1st to 4th Graders
    Mon, Jan 12
    Jan 12, 2026, 8:40 AM – 3:15 PM
    Have your child experience Terra’s unique approach to nature-based learning, known as Earth Education. Prospective students in grades 1–4 are invited to attend an Earth Education Shadow Day on Mondays. Space is limited to two students per day.
    Share
Parent Perspectives
Parent Perspectives Night

Upcoming Events

  • Parent Perspectives Night
    Parent Perspectives Night
    Thu, Dec 04
    Dec 04, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Join us for Parent Perspectives, an evening where prospective parents can hear directly from a panel of current Terra families. Moderated by a parent, this is your chance to learn about different family experiences at the school and get answers to all the questions you’ve been wondering about.
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Terra Talks
Terra Talks: Parent Education Series
(Virtual & In-person)

Upcoming Events

  • Testing, Testing, 1 2 3: Designing and holding boundaries, remaining reliable for your child with Darcy Campbell
    Testing, Testing, 1 2 3: Designing and holding boundaries, remaining reliable for your child with Darcy Campbell
    Tue, Nov 18
    Nov 18, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    Terra Talks is a parent education series hosted by Terra San Francisco School & Terra Mandarin Preschool. Through engaging workshops led by expert educators and consultants, we’ll explore child development, parenting strategies, and the benefits of different pedagogies.
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  • IB: The International Baccalaureate Advantage
    IB: The International Baccalaureate Advantage
    Thu, Nov 20
    Nov 20, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Terra Talks is a parent education series hosted by Terra San Francisco School & Terra Mandarin Preschool. Through engaging workshops led by expert educators and consultants, we’ll explore child development, parenting strategies, and the benefits of different pedagogies.
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  • Inquiry-Based: Inspiring Curiosity through STEM
    Inquiry-Based: Inspiring Curiosity through STEM
    Thu, Dec 11
    Dec 11, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Terra Talks is a parent education series hosted by Terra San Francisco School & Terra Mandarin Preschool. Through engaging workshops led by expert educators and consultants, we’ll explore child development, parenting strategies, and the benefits of different pedagogies.
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  • Language Immersion: Neuroscience Benefits
    Language Immersion: Neuroscience Benefits
    Thu, Jan 15
    Jan 15, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Terra Talks is a parent education series hosted by Terra San Francisco School & Terra Mandarin Preschool. Through engaging workshops led by expert educators and consultants, we’ll explore child development, parenting strategies, and the benefits of different pedagogies.
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​We would be delighted to guide you through the admissions process and answer any questions you may have. Please contact our admissions director at admissions@terraschools.org or call (415) 906-2220.

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The Terra Schools

(415) 906-2220, 

admissions@terraschools.org

Terra San Francisco 

3801 Balboa St.

San Francisco, CA 94121

Terra Mandarin Preschool

529 Browning St., Mill Valley, CA 94941

Terra Schools admits students of any race, color, national, and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, national and ethnic origin, or sexual orientation in administration of its Adjusted Tuition, athletic, or school-administered programs.

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