Berkeley International Montessori School

Berkeley International Montessori School is a bilingual institution that focuses on the Montessori method of education, emphasizing self-directed learning, hands-on activity, and collaborative play. The school's approach is centered around creating a supportive and inclusive environment that fosters academic excellence and personal growth, with a commitment to individualized attention for each student and family. The school's unique characteristics include its ability to provide a home-like atmosphere and its emphasis on bilingual Japanese-English education, aiming to develop confident, empathetic, and mindful children with a lifelong love of learning. The Montessori philosophy is based on the belief that children learn best through concrete, sensorial experiences driven by their own curiosity and desire to interact with their environment, and the school utilizes this approach to cultivate well-rounded, confident, and compassionate individuals.