The Marin School Competitors

Skyline College opened in 1969 as part of the San Mateo County Community College District. Located on a 111-acre site overlooking the Pacific Ocean just south of San Francisco, Skyline College offers world-class educational opportunities to residents from North San Mateo County and beyond in a culturally rich environment. Over 16,000 students annually enroll in a broad range of affordable day, evening, weekend, and online courses. Many students complete lower-division general education requirements to transfer to four-year colleges and universities to earn a bachelor’s degree. Other students graduate with an Associate in Arts (A.A.) or Associate in Science (A.S.) degree. Skyline College offers the latest career education through nationally acclaimed programs such as Automotive Technology, Business, Cosmetology, Paralegal Studies, and Allied Health programs such as Respiratory Care and Anesthesia Technology. Skyline College is free for San Mateo County residents who want to pursue a degree or certificate program.

Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, The Nueva School is a nationally recognized independent school serving gifted students and emphasizing integrated studies, creative arts, and social-emotional learning. For over 50 years, Nueva has remained committed to its original vision: inspire a passion for lifelong learning, foster social and emotional acuity, and develop a child's imaginative mind. Nueva creates a dynamic educational model to enable gifted children to learn how to make choices that will benefit the world.

Through a rigorous and integrated program of academic, spiritual, and co-curricular activities, SI challenges its students to lead lives of faith, integrity, and compassion. Students are enriched by a diverse and loving Christian community and are called to become life-long learners who develop their individual talents for the greater glory of God. With a commitment to intellectual excellence, leadership, service, and justice, we strive to be men and women with and for others, responding courageously to the opportunities and challenges of our time.