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The school has Extended Day & Co-Curricular Programs that extend learning beyond the classroom in both Mandarin and English. Enrichment classes include arts, music, dance, STEM, sports, cooking, Chinese brush drawing, and chess, with offerings rotating each semester. Homework Club provides Mandarin language support after school. Vacation Camps offer Mandarin-immersion experiences during breaks.
The school has Arts & Movement programs that nurture creativity, expression, and well-being through Visual Arts and Performing Arts. An Orff-based music curriculum engages Pre-K through 5th grade in hands-on music-making, with singing, movement, speech, and instruments. Physical Education includes PSPE and coaching in Judo to build strength, balance, discipline, and social-emotional skills. The Library supports bilingual literacy, and World Book Week and the Reading Marathon celebrate reading and community.
The school has language and cultural enrichment as a core part of co-curricular life. The House system, inspired by Confucius' Four Teachings—Wen (Learning), Xing (Action), Zhong (Loyalty), and Xin (Integrity)—connects students across grades to foster collaboration and character. The library offers Chinese and English books and hosts World Book Week to celebrate multilingual literacy. Vacation Camps provide Mandarin-immersion experiences that extend language learning into everyday life.
The school has a Student Council that represents elementary students, helps organize school events, promotes school spirit, and supports fundraisers or service projects. Enrichment Classes offer diverse after-school options in arts, music, dance, STEM, sports, cooking, Chinese brush drawing, and chess. Afternoon Care provides a safe, nurturing space after the school day ends with outdoor play and healthy snacks. Homework Club gives dedicated Mandarin support after school, and Vacation Camps provide language-rich camps during breaks.
The school has a Student Council that represents elementary students and leads service projects, school events, and initiatives that foster inclusion. The Council functions as a bridge between students and staff to improve the school for everyone. Members are encouraged to demonstrate integrity, empathy, fairness, and service. Through these activities, students grow as responsible community members.
The school has a Student Council that represents elementary students and provides leadership opportunities through organizing events and engaging with staff and the broader school community. Enrichment Programs offer chances to develop leadership, teamwork, and communication skills. Students participate in projects and initiatives that build collaboration, responsibility, and professional skills.
The school has a PSPE program that supports physical health, social-emotional growth, and well-being, guided by a PE teacher who is also a Judo master. Physical Education includes a variety of activities and Judo coaching to reinforce discipline and resilience. Afternoon Care provides a safe space after the school day with outdoor play and healthy snacks. The Library and reading events like World Book Week support literacy and well-being.
Shu Ren International School is a private international school in the United States serving ages 2-11, offering a blended IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and American curriculum. The program provides full Mandarin immersion for Early Childhood (ages 2-5) and Elementary (Kindergarten-Grade 5). It centers on the PYP's concept-based inquiry cycle, cultivating knowledge, skills, and dispositions for lifelong learning as students ask meaningful questions, make cross-subject connections, and apply learning to real-world contexts. Social-emotional development is embedded through the Responsive Classroom approach, Zones of Regulation, and PSPE, supporting wellbeing and global citizenship. Small class sizes and a close-knit community ensure every child is seen and supported. Aftercare runs 3:00-6:00 PM on preschool, TK, and elementary campuses, and enrichment is offered in both Mandarin and English. The Shu Ren Experience extends learning beyond the classroom with arts and athletics, language and cultural enrichment, and Mandarin-immersion Vacation Camps. Co-curricular programs broaden opportunities.
