How does Silicon Valley International School support new students?

Starting at a new school can feel like parachuting into a new world—but at INTL, there’s always someone ready to catch you. New students are immediately folded into the community with welcome activities, peer buddy systems, and an advisory program that actually cares (like, really). It’s not about one awkward icebreaker and then being left to figure it out. It’s about teachers who check in, classmates who pull you into soccer games or robotics clubs, and buddies who whisper where to find the best lunch spot. From day one, the goal is clear: help you find your place, make friends fast, and feel like you’ve been part of the INTL family all along.