The educational program at Vistamar School combines the best traditions of American independent schools with exemplary practices drawn from other education systems around the world.

A syllabus conforming to University of California admissions standards and broad access to Advanced Placement and other accelerated courses provide quality preparation for selective college placement. An experienced and thoughtfully mentored faculty ensures instructional effectiveness and a high level of student motivation. The school’s ethos emphasizes respect and open-mindedness, and the curriculum exposes students to an expanding view of the world. Vistamar graduates are superbly prepared for success in a global society, in college and beyond.