Shu Ren International School is named after the Chinese proverb: “It takes 10 years to grow a tree, but a lifetime to cultivate a person’s potential.” Our school is dedicated to providing a nurturing and enriching environment focused on:
Inquiry-based learning
Multilingual and multicultural education
Whole child development
These elements are key to helping students thrive in an increasingly complex world. At Shu Ren, our passionate teachers help students discover their strengths, explore new ideas, and develop practical and academic skills. Learning happens both inside and outside the classroom, encouraging curiosity, research, and creativity in Chinese, and English. We value each student for who they are and guide them to reach their full potential as learners, individuals, and global citizens.
Shu Ren is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School in Berkeley, California, offering an inquiry-based Mandarin immersion program for children grades PK2 – 5th. Our students are inspired to embrace learning and become compassionate, global-minded individuals.
Come and discover life at Shu Ren. You’ll see how our child-centered approach and full immersion in Mandarin create a safe, nurturing environment where children flourish.
2025 -2026 Annual Tuition Range: $29,300 – $32,400
Application Deadline: Rolling admissions
Accreditations:
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Courses & Services offered:
Extended Care
Field Trips
Financial Aid
Foreign Language Immersion
Hot Lunch
International Baccalaureate Program
Sibling Discount
Tutoring & Homework Assistance
