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Families, educators, and students come together in a diverse, caring community that prepares children to belong anywhere in the world. Community is at the heart of everything we do, with celebrations, events, and collaborative partnerships that build lasting connections. The Parent Community Group (PCG) involves parent volunteers who partner with teachers and school leaders to strengthen connections and enrich the student experience; it is open to all Shu Ren families. The Alumni Community celebrates lifelong bonds with graduates and supports current students through reunions, events, and mentorship.
Parent Community Group (PCG) is Shu Ren's parent association. It partners with teachers and school leaders to strengthen connections, enrich the student experience, and celebrate the Shu Ren community. Led by caring parent volunteers, the PCG coordinates cultural events and volunteer support. The PCG is open to all Shu Ren families.
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.
