Shu Ren International School
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 178 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Shu Ren International School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
School Overview
Student Body

Academics and Faculty
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Extracurriculars
Chinese Culture, Entrepreneurship, Maker's Space, Mathletes
Arts and Music Programs:
Piano Lessons, Pre-Kindergarten Music
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Martial arts class, Soccer, Yoga
School Notes
- Shu Ren International School derived its name from the Chinese proverb, ",": It will take 10 years to grow a tree, but a lifetime to cultivate a person`s potential." Shu Ren is committed to deliver an enriching and engaging environment that focuses on three critical components: Inquiry-based learning, multilingual and multicultural education, and development of the whole child, which we believe are essential to navigate an increasingly complex world.
- Shu Ren International School is proud to carry the designation as an International Baccalaureate World School in Berkeley, CA. We are an early childhood and elementary school in the San Francisco Bay Area offering both a Chinese Mandarin immersion education and the International Baccalaureate (IB) World School`s Primary Years Programme (PYP) for children aged 3 - 12. This curriculum framework for student learning is an internationally-recognized curriculum used by the top independent schools in almost 150 countries around the world.
- Shu Ren International School integrates the International Baccalaureate education with Mandarin Immersion. Students learn in Mandarin Chinese and English through two-way immersion instruction based on the Montreal model. Our unique program encourages students to "learn how to learn" by participating in structured inquiry with themes of global significance. Teachers engage students in their learning by providing hands-on, engaging, and differentiated learning activities that use inquiry, reflection, and action in every subject including Mandarin Chinese, English, Math, Social Studies, and Sciences. Shu Ren students have distinct advantages by building their critical thinking skills, nurturing their curiosity and their ability to solve complex problems in Mandarin and English.
- Discover Shu Ren International School with two locations serving the San Francisco Bay Area, including our new school in the heart of the Silicon Valley in San Jose. Inquire on our website and schedule a tour today!
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Shu Ren International School offer a summer program?
Yes, Shu Ren International School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for Shu Ren International School?
The application deadline for Shu Ren International School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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