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Inspiring a love of learning through an inquiry-based, Mandarin immersion program that prepares students with the heart and mind to thrive in an evolving global society.
We are multilingual, Global Citizens inspired to create a better and more peaceful world.
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This year Shu Ren student journalists are taking the Zine to the next level! Led by student editor-in- chief, Maxxy Frey, Grade 6, the students published their first issue in January. Jam-packed with articles, activities, and information to get you... Read more -
Moon Festival 中秋节 is one of the most celebrated Chinese holidays, the roundness of the moon symbolizes family and union. On this day, family and friends would enjoy reunion dinners, share moon cakes, and children would light their lanterns under... Read more -
A new school year has finally begun! It was music to our ears hearing the kids' pitter patter little steps and laughter in the hallways! We are grateful to be able to hold in-person learning for Essential Workers and Pre-K students! We are... Read more -
Congratulations to our 5th and 6th grade graduates! These amazing students have successfully completed the Primary Years Programme ending with Exhibition--a deep-dive into a cause which they are passionate about. Graduation was a special... Read more -
Congratulations to our Grade 5 and 6 students who successfully hosted the first Virtual PYP Exhibition at Shu Ren. All of our students rose to the occasion under the tremendous circumstances of distance learning. This year’s theme was... Read more -
During Shelter In Place, Pre-Kindergarten students have had the opportunity to engage their imaginations through various enrichment classes. Here are some of their masterpieces! -
On Monday May 4, Grade5/6 students were invited to the Virtual PYP Exhibition hosted by the International School of the Peninsula. It was the first time we've seen a virtual PYP Exhibition ever! The presentation topics vary from Girl's... Read more -
Have you ever seen a purple lime? As a provocation to their Unit of Inquiry "Environment and Biology Shape our Identity," Grade 3/4 invited Dr. James Thomson, Research Geneticist at the Crop Improvement and Genetic Research Unit at the... Read more -
Students in grade 3/4 have been inquiring into types of governments and how citizens can impact the decision making of different forms of governments. After researching different forms of governments and making connections to different topical... Read more -
In Grade 5/6, students created an inspirational video for the people of Wuhan, China, whose lives have been severely affected by the coronavirus. Students showed great empathy making this video by encouraging and supporting people in China. To... Read more -
We are pleased to announce that Shu Ren has received the full 6-year accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The 6-year WASC accreditation status demonstrates our school’s capacity, commitment, and... Read more -
A special thank you to the Parent Community Group for sponsoring our special guest author, Elizabeth Weise, an award winning journalist and author of “A Parent’s Guide to Mandarin Immersion.” Elizabeth’s book was inspired by her own journey... Read more -
The Pre-K children have been exploring the traditional Lunar New Year celebration through a variety of learning activities! All Pre-K classrooms have been inquiring into the Lunar New Year by listening to the traditional story books《斗年兽》,《过年啦... Read more -
On Dec 17, Ying Compestine, shared with K-6 students what it takes to be a professional writer. She helped students visualize that writing a story is like building a house. You begin with the foundation, build the frame, and then furnish with... Read more -
Dare to Roll 卷起来, Chen Laoshi, Jingyi Laoshi and Tsoi Laoshi Chen Laoshi, Jingyi Laoshi and Tsoi Laoshi - We are passionate and creative teachers that love exploring new things and always try to challenge ourselves. We made paper... Read more -
Our after school enrichment Kidtrepreneurs class has been working hard on their business ideas and are ready to showcase at this year's Winter Market! AA My name is Mila. I am 8 years old. I live in Orinda, CA. I was born in San... Read more -
In October at the University of Illinois's Global Education Symposium, Grade 5/6 Teacher Jackie Beutell shared how she turned a social media policy analysis into a classroom lesson. Jackie's poster presentation discussed the globally popular... Read more -
On Wednesday 11/13, students headed over to GAP Inc. headquarters in San Francisco to learn more about the work of th GAP's Color Proud Council in driving the companies focus on diversity and inclusivity. This experience was a perfect... Read more -
Our community celebrated our 4th Intercultural Festival this past October highlighting the diversity in culture of our Shu Ren and greater East Bay community. Food, clothing, photos, books and activities were all on display with our 15... Read more -
PreK3 are starting to build friendships, so what better time to start this inquiry on Play! They are diving into experiences surrounding different types of play, learning how our behavior affects play and understanding differences in the... Read more -
Questions and curiosity are the precursor to deep inquiry. It’s that spark that makes us wonder, investigate and take action. As a community of learners, we want to ensure that our future generation never loses that ability to question and... Read more -
Shu Ren is honored to be able to participate in the Change Makers curriculum through Berekeley Repertory Theatre. Change Makers is designed for students to engage in theatre by combining civics, writing and performance. This experience... Read more -
Why do we march? With posters in hand, Shu Ren students joined millions of people around the world for the Global Climate Strike on Friday, September 20, 2019. The aim of the youth movement is to voice the urgency for more responsive... Read more -
The clear night sky and warm weather made for a perfect Harvest Moon gathering this Friday, September 13th. 中秋节 (Mid-Autumn Festival) is an annual celebration in Chinese culture when the moon is at its fullest--also known as the harvest moon. ... Read more -
Welcome back Shu Ren! Our annual Welcome Back Picnic was such a wonderful moment to connect with our newest Shu Ren families and reunite with classmates after the long summer holiday. In addition to the picnic, this is also our “Meet Your... Read more
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Shu Ren International School is an IB World School in Berkeley, CA. We offer an immersion education in Mandarin and English. We are an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School and accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
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