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Global Montessori International School

2830 9th street
Berkeley, CA 94710

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Tel: (510) 845-6969

www.gmis-berkeley.com

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Global Montessori International School offers a Bilingual Montessori style approach to education.

The beautiful classrooms and large outdoor playground, with a variety of play structures, offer a safe and secure environment in which children can both learn and have fun.

In addition to the traditional montessori materials and educational approach implemented by certified montessori teachers,Traditional Chinese is offered as part of our bilingual curriculum.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 76 students
Average class size: 28 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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School Overview

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Dual Language Immersion Program

Yes

Secondary Immersion Language

Mandarin

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

76 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 52%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

28 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Admissions Director

Vivi Teng

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: Learning another language is a step towards joining the global community.

Source: Verified school update

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When is the application deadline for Global Montessori International School?

The application deadline for Global Montessori International School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Global Montessori International School located?

Global Montessori International School is located in the Southwest Berkeley neighborhood of Berkeley, CA. There are 5 other private schools located in Southwest Berkeley.

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 76 students
Average class size: 28 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Berkeley, CA is $26,542 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Berkeley, CA is 71% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).