Pacific Rim International School

United States, San Mateo

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Annual Fees

Name	Age	Fee	Track	Conditions
Grade 1	6	37,000 USD	Primary (Elementary)	Tuition for 7 hours/day, 2026–2027 academic year
Grade 2	7	37,000 USD	Primary (Elementary)	Tuition for 7 hours/day, 2026–2027 academic year
Grade 3	8	37,000 USD	Primary (Elementary)	Tuition for 7 hours/day, 2026–2027 academic year
Grade 4	9	37,000 USD	Primary (Elementary)	Tuition for 7 hours/day, 2026–2027 academic year
Grade 5	10	37,000 USD	Primary (Elementary)	Tuition for 7 hours/day, 2026–2027 academic year
Grade 6	11	37,000 USD	Primary (Elementary)	Tuition for 7 hours/day, 2026–2027 academic year
Grade 7	12	45,600 USD	Secondary (Upper School)	Tuition for 7.5 hours/day, 2026–2027 academic year (Erdkinder)
Grade 8	13	45,600 USD	Secondary (Upper School)	Tuition for 7.5 hours/day, 2026–2027 academic year (Erdkinder)
Grade 9	14	45,600 USD	Secondary (Upper School)	Tuition for 7.5 hours/day, 2026–2027 academic year (Erdkinder)
Grade 10	15	45,600 USD	Secondary (Upper School)	Tuition for 7.5 hours/day, 2026–2027 academic year (Erdkinder)
Grade 11	16	45,600 USD	Secondary (Upper School)	Tuition for 7.5 hours/day, 2026–2027 academic year (Erdkinder)
Grade 12	17	45,600 USD	Secondary (Upper School)	Tuition for 7.5 hours/day, 2026–2027 academic year (Erdkinder)

Application Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Application Fee	520 USD	Non-refundable for international applicants; USD 520 included in I-20 processing

Enrollment Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Enrollment Fee	0 USD	One-time at enrollment; varies by program

Additional Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Books and other student-specific fees (international students)	1,500 USD	Estimated per year

Fee Breakdown

Fees

Academic year covered

- Academic Year 2026–2027.

Application fees

- A non‑refundable application fee is required with each application. For international applicants the application fee is USD 520 (this includes the I‑20 fee). Application fees can be paid by U.S. personal check, cashier's check, cash, credit card, or direct wire transfer.

Tuition — Lower School (San Mateo campus; annual amounts by program and daily hours)

- Nido (ages 3–18 months):
- 3.5 hours: USD 34,600 per year.
- 6 hours: USD 38,560 per year.
- 8.5 hours: USD 42,860 per year.
- 9.5 hours: USD 42,860 per year.
- Voucher hours: USD 23.00 per hour.
- Registration fee (one‑time at enrollment): USD 2,700.

- Infant Community (18–36 months):
- 3.5 hours: USD 32,800 per year.
- 6 hours: USD 36,700 per year.
- 8.5 hours: USD 43,760 per year.
- 9.5 hours: USD 40,860 per year.
- Voucher hours: USD 23.00 per hour.
- Registration fee (one‑time at enrollment): USD 4,800.

- Children's House (ages 3–6):
- 4 hours: USD 32,800 per year.
- 6 hours: USD 36,700 per year.
- 8.5 hours: USD 43,790 per year.
- 9.5 hours: USD 40,860 per year.
- Voucher hours: USD 22.00 per hour.
- Registration fee (one‑time at enrollment): USD 4,200.

- Elementary (1st–6th grade):
- 7 hours: USD 37,000 per year.
- 8.5 hours: USD 45,465 per year.
- 9.5 hours: USD 41,700 per year.
- Voucher hours: USD 22.00 per hour.
- Registration fee (one‑time at enrollment): USD 4,600.

Tuition — Upper School (Erdkinder; San Mateo campus, annual amounts by daily hours)

- Erdkinder (7th–12th grade):
- 7.5 hours: USD 45,600 per year.
- 8.5 hours: USD 50,700 per year.
- 9.5 hours: USD 47,600 per year.
- Voucher hours: USD 22.00 per hour.
- Registration fee (one‑time at enrollment): USD 6,800.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The listed tuition covers the academic year (the Lower‑school page shows the 2026–2027 academic year running September 8, 2026 through June 18, 2027). Families must return a signed Enrollment Agreement and pay a last‑month, non‑refundable tuition deposit equal to 10% of the tuition at that time. Tuition may be paid in full or in ten equal monthly installments. Families choosing installment payments are required to participate in the school's Tuition Refund Plan; the Tuition Refund Plan varies by class and enrolled hours.

Boarding / on‑campus housing

- Boarding is not applicable to the San Mateo campus program listings; PRINTS does not list an on‑campus boarding program. International students follow the school's international admissions procedures (I‑20 processing, proof of funds, insurance, etc.).

Other required or typical additional costs

- Registration fee: a one‑time, non‑refundable registration fee is charged at enrollment (amounts vary by program — see the registration fee line for each program above). Registration fees include organic hot lunch, technology, insurance and other operating costs; for Nido and Infant Community the registration fee also covers cloth diapers and training pants where applicable.

- Health insurance (international students): an annual insurance amount is noted for international students (the international page lists an insurance figure as part of international fees). International students are required to have health insurance while studying in the United States; the I‑20 processing fee is covered in part by the international application fee. Estimated annual insurance and books/other fees for international students are listed separately in the international student section.

- Books and other student‑specific fees: international students are shown an approximate books/other fees estimate (approximately USD 1,500 per year). Additional optional costs such as summer program fees, extracurricular activities, school trips, special program fees, uniforms, school photos, and other incidentals may apply and are billed separately when applicable. Voucher hours (for before/after care) are available and charged per hour as listed above.

Refund information

- The last‑month tuition deposit is non‑refundable. Families who opt for installment payments must participate in the Tuition Refund Plan; the Tuition Refund Plan's terms vary depending on class and hours enrolled. Specific refund schedules (for withdrawal, dismissal, or visa refusals for international students) and any refund processing fees are managed under the school's refund/Tuition Refund Plan policy.

Fee payment methods accepted

- Accepted payment methods include U.S. personal check, cashier's check, cash, credit card, and direct wire transfer for application fees and commonly for tuition payments. Families paying from abroad are able to use wire transfer; contact the school for wire instructions.

Notes on timing and extras

- Summer program fees are separate from the academic‑year tuition. Voucher hours are purchased in advance when needed for occasional early arrival or late pickup. Registration fees are charged at enrollment and cover specified items (lunch, insurance, technology). Participation in installment plans requires enrollment in the Tuition Refund Plan.

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English, Mandarin, Japanese, Spanish

Fees $37,000 - 45,600

Ages 0 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 51

Type Co-educational

Opened 1989

Bus Service No

Pacific Rim International School (PRINTS) is an independent Montessori program serving children from infancy through high school with two campuses in San Mateo and Emeryville. The school delivers dual-immersion Montessori education with Mandarin-English, Japanese-English, and Spanish-English tracks, supported by AMI-trained guides at every level. This makes PRINTS one of the first Montessori programs to offer Mandarin, Japanese, and Spanish across the full age span. The Upper School is accredited by ACS WASC, reflecting ongoing program review. PRINTS traces its origins to 1989 in Berkeley as a Mandarin-English bilingual Montessori school, expanding to Emeryville in 1995 and San Mateo in 1997; a second Children's House opened there in 1999. The 2023 relocation brought a new San Mateo campus, and the school has evolved with programs such as Nido (2014) and a Spanish-English track (2021). Beyond academics, PRINTS offers art, language, dance, and music classes, with new offerings each year.

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