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Shu Ren International School, Berkeley

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
  • Yearly Tuition: $30,950
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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Shu Ren International School, Berkeley ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

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School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Dual Language Immersion Program
Secondary Immersion Language
Mandarin
Year Founded
2008
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 51%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
15 students
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Please visit website for detail. Financial Aid is available for qualified applicants.
Admissions Director
Michelle Peng

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
9 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chinese Culture, Entrepreneurship, Maker's Space, Mathletes

Arts and Music Programs:
Piano Lessons, Pre-Kindergarten Music

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Martial arts class, Soccer, Yoga

School Notes

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, English, and Spanish.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 ages 2-12 (grades PK2-6th). 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.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Shu Ren International School, Berkeley cost?
Shu Ren International School, Berkeley's tuition is approximately $30,950 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Shu Ren International School, Berkeley?
The application deadline for Shu Ren International School, Berkeley is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Shu Ren International School, Berkeley located?
Shu Ren International School, Berkeley is located in the Central Berkeley neighborhood of Berkeley, CA. There are 3 other private schools located in Central Berkeley.

School Reviews

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This is the first year in seven years our kids won't be going to Shu Ren, having recently graduated. We started there (ages ago!) in kinder and 1st grade, respectively.Being at Shu Ren has been one of the most transformational and memorable events in our lives. Neither my wife nor I am Chinese, but we wanted the children to have a strong foundation in a foreign language and thought Chinese was a good one for them to be well versed in. Well, after years of being an involved parent there, I can say that we're glad about the decision we made. We also got much more from Shu Ren than we expected. We came for the Chinese but stayed for the IB. The International Baccalaureate (IB) program at Shu Ren has been so amazing that I Can't begin to state its praises. We never thought such a well-rounded education was possible in the elementary years, and IB and Shu Ren have exceeded our expectations.On top of the amazing education, the staff and parents have made Shu Ren all that much more special. From Jie and Tony—the founders—to Rebecca, the current head of school, to the parents, everyone is special and wonderful. We've made lifelong friends through the school and parent community and are so lucky to have had the school as a part of our lives.Every once in a while you have to make a decision you're not sure about—whether it's worth it or whether it'll pay dividends. Sending our kids to Shu Ren was not such a decision. Sending our kids to Shu Ren was an investment, and one that's paid us back (and hopefully will reward society) multi-fold. We couldn't have made a better decision.
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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
  • Yearly Tuition: $30,950
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Berkeley, CA is $28,090 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Berkeley, CA is 71% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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