Go beyond the ordinary
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.
Our early childhood program utilizes play based and international baccalaureate practices to develop their mental and physical capabilities.
Our elementary school or Primary Years Programme is a continuation of our preschool and utilizes a child's knowledge and skills to develop depth as well as breadth of knowledge.
Our middle school students utilize their depth and breadth of knowledge, both linguistically and academically, to analyze complex events and topics such as natural disasters abroad and trends in recycling.
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On March 30th, 2018 our Kindergarten class of 2018 presented an astounding array of artwork inspired by international renowned artists and well known fine art techniques. Each child was so excited to give a tour to their families, teachers, and... Read more -
On April 18th, Shu Ren Math Club members Ariana, Kali, Jamie, Maxxy, and Alia competed with over 33,000 students from 772 schools in the Noetic Learning Math Contest. The goal of the competition is to encourage students' interest in math, to... Read more -
Shu Ren International School conducted it’s 2nd Annual Intercultural Fair on April 28, 2018. The fair was a unifying experience for both current families and members of the community, as we celebrated our culture and diversity. There were many... Read more -
On May 8th, 2018 grateful families prepared breakfast and lunch as part of our Teacher Appreciation Day. The lobbies at both campuses were overflowing with delicious food and drink! The faculty and staff at Shu Ren would like to thank all our... Read more -
The IB Encourages the Soft Skills that Businesses Value Empathy, communication, teamwork and more are coupled with the critical learner profiles of the IB to create a unique opportunity for students to succeed over the entirety of their academic... Read more
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Every year, the Confucius Institute at SF State and San Francisco Unified School District organize the Chinese Language Bridge Cup Contest for K-12 Students. This year the contest was held at Marina Middle School on Saturday, March 17 and Sunday,... Read more -
As a school, providing high quality education that addresses the need of the future world is always the first priority of Shu Ren. Nowadays, electronic devices are the main media of communication in our daily life. We “type” more than we “write”.... Read more -
April is School Library Month! At Shu Ren, we want to celebrate and highlight the connection between the school library and students, teachers, our community, and the world at large. We are planning a few activities throughout the month, including... Read more -
As part of our commitment to action, we have partnered with CAWS (California Association of IB World Schools) and We Help Two to assist communities still suffering from the devastating effects of the wildfires and mudslides. Through this program... Read more -
Our Grade 1 students are fully immersed in an inquiry into why The properties of materials influence how they are used. Throughout this unit of inquiry students explored how materials are used, how materials connect to different uses, and the... Read more -
Mandarin Learning is a Must “America’s Economic growth is inextricably tied to the strength of its bilateral trade and investment relationships around the world, but we will fall short of achieving our full economic potential if we fail to prepare... Read more
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Students in grades 5, 6, and MYP embarked on a trip to China last week. During this two-week field trip, students will practice Chinese speaking skills; observe and recognize regional differences among areas in China; explore opportunities for... Read more -
Students participated in a ceremony with local kindergartners. A visit to the Old City Fortress first built in the Song Dynasty. Sightseeing in the Crouching Dragon Village (卧龙农庄), which is up in the mountains for summer retreat. BBQ... Read more -
If you are new to student-led conferences, you might be thinking, “Is it possible for my child to inform me of their learning?” The answer is yes! Student-led conferences challenge the notion that children need adults to communicate who they are... Read more -
World Book Day is an international holiday that celebrates books and reading. Our goal is to excite and engage student interests in English and Mandarin literacy. This year, we celebrated World Book Day on March 2nd with contests and activities... Read more -
In celebration of World Book Day, this year students engaged in the Read It To Eat It Contest. Students used their imagination to create something edible based on a book. The submissions were really impressive! Students at Jefferson Campus voted on... Read more -
The first annual Early Childhood Chinese Immersion Forum took place at CAIS on March 17. The forum was held for educators in Chinese immersion preschool programs to network and learn from each other. Our ECE teachers Queena Laoshi, Chien Laoshi,... Read more -
Kindness starts with one. At Shu Ren International School our students are immersed in an educational environment that inspires kindness and responsibility. These values are woven throughout our curriculum and are viewed everyday in interactions... Read more -
Chinese New Year is right around the corner, and our Pre-K children have been exploring this traditional Chinese celebration through a variety of learning activities! All Pre-K classrooms began inquiring into the Chinese New Year by listening... Read more -
On November 9, two students from Shu Ren International School led by Ms. Jie Moore and Mr. Renjie Yan competed in the semi-annual Noetic Learning Math Contest. Noetic Learning Math Contest is a national mathematics contest for elementary and... Read more -
As always, Shu Ren is committed to providing a high quality Chinese curriculum. With that in mind, we are very excited to share the online program, Level Chinese which is designed to help Chinese learners become proficient readers. The program... Read more -
Chinese New Year As we prepare for Lunar New Year, we thought it would be fun to share some of our families favorite traditions! Getting ready for Chinese New Year To get ready to welcome in the new year and bring luck, we like to: Get a... Read more -
Action is one of the five essential elements of the IB Primary Years Program (PYP) along with the acquisition of essential knowledge and skills, development of conceptual understanding, and demonstration of positive attitudes. Students engaged in... Read more -
It is such a pleasure to be a new member of the Shu Ren community. As the music teacher for the Grade 3 through Grade 8 classes, I look forward to teaching music skills to Shu Ren students, as well as helping themse music as a means for personal... Read more -
Welcome to Your New Communications Portal! As we continue to grow as a school and improve our services, we are pleased to announce the official launch of our completed database system! Last year, we began working with inRESONANCE, a leading... Read more
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Pre-K Campus:
1333 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702
Tel: (510) 981-0320
Elementary Campus:
2125 Jefferson Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703
Tel: (510) 841-8899
Shu Ren International School is a progressive, independent school in Berkeley, CA with two campuses for students in Pre-K through 5th grade. 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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