The Renaissance International School is a Montessori school for children age 2 years old through middle school with campuses in Oakland and Piedmont.
The curriculum includes the full substance of a traditional curriculum and then goes beyond by offering a strong music, visual arts, and language immersion component.
Our students thrive in our trilingual immersion environment (English/Spanish/French). Students progress individually under the guidance of native speakers.
The school is a multi-cultural environment. Children from East Bay cities such as Oakland, Berkeley, San Leandro, Orinda, Piedmont and Alameda attend the school.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 171 students
- Average class size: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
Year Founded
1992
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
171 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
44%
State avg.: 50%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
25 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- The Renaissance International School is a Montessori school for children age 2 years old through middle school with campuses in Oakland and Piedmont.
- The curriculum includes the full substance of a traditional curriculum and then goes beyond by offering a strong music, visual arts, and language immersion component.
- Our students thrive in our trilingual immersion environment (English/Spanish/French). Students progress individually under the guidance of native speakers.
- The school is a multi-cultural environment.
- Children from East Bay cities such as Oakland, Berkeley, San Leandro, Orinda, Piedmont, Walnut Creek and Alameda attend the school.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Renaissance International School?
The application deadline for The Renaissance International School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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