Fluent in Mandarin, Ready for the World

Inspiring global leaders through Mandarin immersion and IB education for ages 2-12

  • Holistic Development

    At Shu Ren International School in Berkeley, CA, we go beyond language immersion to cultivate thinkers, leaders, and innovators. With our International Baccalaureate (IB) program and a unique focus on creativity, resilience, and emotional intelligence (EQ), we prepare your child for a future that demands much more than academics.

  • Premium Education

    Unlike public and charter schools, Shu Ren delivers a private school experience with personalized learning, a globally recognized curriculum, and a commitment to developing the whole child.

  • Immersive Learning

    Shu Ren inspires a love of learning through an inquiry-based Mandarin immersion program that prepares students ages 2-12 with the heart and mind to thrive in an evolving global society. Teachers guide students to actively discover their strengths, explore new concepts, develop strong practical and academic skills, and experience their lessons within and outside the traditional classroom environment.

About Shu Ren

Shu Ren International School derived its name from the Chinese proverb, "十年树木,百年树人": 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. Learn more about the history of Shu Ren International School and our mission & core values.

Students are guided by teachers to actively discover their strengths, explore new concepts, develop strong practical and academic skills, and experience their lessons within and outside of the traditional classroom environment. Our highly experienced teachers bring a wealth of knowledge, passion, traditions, and practices that inspire children to take part in their own learning. Our students are not just high academic achievers, they are active participants in a complex and rich world of international culture and communication; they do not simply copy words, sentences, or memorize passages from books; they ask important questions, perform research, and present their findings in Chinese, English and Spanish. Finally, a Shu Ren International Student is treasured for who they are and is nurtured by teachers who work to help students reach their full potential as a student, an individual, and a citizen of the world. Our school wide learner outcomes guide our approach to learning and life at Shu Ren.

Our Programs

Why Shu Ren?

We're committed to empowering students to become internationally-minded critical thinkers and lifelong learners. Through our engaging, inquiry-based environment students reach their full academic potential and become caring, multilingual, and culturally literate global citizens.

  • Inquiry

  • Action

  • Humanity

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