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Pacific Rim International School (Inf)

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Ages
Infants (0–2 yrs)
Teacher ratio
1:4 (CA min)

2600 Campus Drive, San Mateo, CA 94403

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
9/17/2025
Total visits
4

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Pacific Rim International School (PRINTS) is the first and only authentic Montessori school offering dual-immersion language programs in Japanese-English, Mandarin Chinese-English, and Spanish-English for children ages 3 months to 12th grade. The school is recognized by the American Montessori Society and emphasizes hands-on, integrated learning with student-led goal setting.

Philosophy
Montessori education with dual-immersion language immersion, emphasizing student initiative, leadership development, integrated subject learning, and practical life skills from infancy through secondary education.
Ages served
3 months - 18 years (3 months to 12th grade)

Programs

  • •Dual-immersion Montessori (Japanese-English, Mandarin Chinese-English, Spanish-English)
  • •Infant Community
  • •Children's House
  • •Elementary
  • •Erdkinder (Junior High)
  • •Upper School

Highlights

  • ✓First and only authentic Montessori school with four dual-immersion language programs
  • ✓American Montessori Society recognized; Upper School accredited by ACS WASC
  • ✓Integrated subject learning across languages and disciplines
  • ✓Student-led goal setting and independent mastery of concepts

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