Renascence School International (RSI) provides children from kindergarten through twelfth grade with exceptional education that draws out the brilliance and potential in every student while preparing them for an extraordinary life.
Our educational model is truly different, giving our students the opportunity of full immersion in Mandarin Chinese, Spanish and English alongside an advanced academics and artistic studies.
This approach teaches to the whole child and encourages them to think differently.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 155 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Upcoming Events and News
- Virtual Event - Wed., March 19, 2025 12:30pm (PDT) - get more information!
- Virtual Event - Wed., March 26, 2025 7:30pm (PDT) - get more information!
- Renascence School International Launches the Nation’s First Private Arts Program with Multilingual, Multicultural Education for PreK-12 Students - 03/06/2025Renascence School International, a trilingual K-12 private school based in Irvine, CA, is expanding its offerings with a visual and performing arts program at its new permanent Tustin campus in ...morethe 2025-26 academic year. This initiative positions RSI as the nation's only private school to offer pre-conservatory and conservatory artistic training for 6th through 12th-grade students in a language immersion setting, building upon the trilingual immersion foundation established in pre-kindergarten through 5th-grade with integrated exploratory arts. This approach combines advanced immersive language learning with a comprehensive arts education, providing students with a distinct advantage in both creative expression and global communication. hide
Top Rankings
Renascence School International ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Extracurriculars
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Dual Language Immersion Program
Secondary Immersion Language
Spanish and Mandarin
Year Founded
2011
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
Student Body
Total Students
155 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
khaki or navy pants/shorts/skirts/jumpers and logo colored polos.
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
16 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess Club, Coding, Legos, Robotics
Arts and Music Programs:
Acting, Clay Class, Creative Writing, Dance, Digital Arts & Design, Fine Arts, Music, Music and Moves, Musical Theater, Piano, Theater Arts, Vocal Performance
Chess Club, Coding, Legos, Robotics
Arts and Music Programs:
Acting, Clay Class, Creative Writing, Dance, Digital Arts & Design, Fine Arts, Music, Music and Moves, Musical Theater, Piano, Theater Arts, Vocal Performance
School Notes
We are Orange County's first and only private k-12, multilingual,
multicultural arts school, inspiring future global leaders through
language, learning, leadership, and lifestyle.
We offer trilingual immersion starting in kindergarten, college preparatory academics, and pre-professional arts training in a multicultural setting. Our model offers students a unique and transformative educational experience, teaching to the whole child. We are revolutionizing the learning process by integrating performing and visual arts training into our established strong academic curriculum.
Our first-of-its-kind artistic studies program for grades 6-12 provides an innovative arts education designed to nurture emerging artistic talents. Students receive specialized instruction from professional teaching artists across multiple disciplines, including performance, vocals, acting, musical theater, creative writing, 2D Art, 3D Art, computer design and art, and arts enterprises. Through intensive training, collaborative projects, and regular performances and exhibitions, participants develop technical skills, creative expression, and a deep understanding of their chosen artistic mediums.
We offer trilingual immersion starting in kindergarten, college preparatory academics, and pre-professional arts training in a multicultural setting. Our model offers students a unique and transformative educational experience, teaching to the whole child. We are revolutionizing the learning process by integrating performing and visual arts training into our established strong academic curriculum.
Our first-of-its-kind artistic studies program for grades 6-12 provides an innovative arts education designed to nurture emerging artistic talents. Students receive specialized instruction from professional teaching artists across multiple disciplines, including performance, vocals, acting, musical theater, creative writing, 2D Art, 3D Art, computer design and art, and arts enterprises. Through intensive training, collaborative projects, and regular performances and exhibitions, participants develop technical skills, creative expression, and a deep understanding of their chosen artistic mediums.
- Our curriculum is paced two grade levels ahead of public school and students graduate high school with up to 60 college credits.
- RSI students earn two Global Seals of Bilteracy (Mandarin Chinese and Spanish).
- Our K-12 program has earned national accreditation fromWestern Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
- RSI students outperform benchmarks in the IOWA assessments by 15-30%.
- We prepare students and position them for admission to top universities.
- RSI, has a creativity curriculum that encourages students to think differently & combine knowledge from the arts with science & math.
- All RSI teachers go through a credentialing process that includes rigorous subject area testing as well as classroom training.
- Our students prepare for high-quality employment creativity across disciplines: curiosity, strong, world language skills and cultural awareness, outstanding math skills, exceptional science skills, & outstanding communication abilities.
- Our students develop strong world language skills and appreciation of the cultures where the languages are spoken with opportunities for international travel, study, and leadership.
- Effective use of classtime minimizes homework load and allows students time to develop unique passions.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Renascence School International offer a summer program?
Yes, Renascence School International offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for Renascence School International?
The application deadline for Renascence School International is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Date
Spring Break - No School
March 31, 2025 (Monday)
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