American International Montessori School | Educating the Human Potential

Welcome to American International Montessori School

AIM offers authentic Montessori programs for toddlers, preschool and elementary-age students, within either a Japanese or Mandarin Chinese language immersion environment. Our highly-trained teachers, culturally-rich program, and engaged parent community make AIM a wonderful choice for parents who want to simultaneously offer their children a joyful, child-led and academically challenging educational experience, and the gift of bilingualism.

Learn about AIM:

Elementary School (6 – 12 years, 1st – 6th grade)

• Mandarin Chinese or Japanese immersion track
• A dedicated team of trained and experienced Montessori teachers, each speaking one language
• A respectful environment fostering social, academic and executive function skills

Preschool/Kindergarten: Children’s House (3-6 years)

• Mandarin Chinese or Japanese immersion classrooms
• Montessori-trained, native speaking Mandarin & Japanese teachers
• Advanced academics: reading, writing & arithmetic by age 6

Toddlers: Infant Community (18 – 36 months)

• Dual Mandarin Chinese/Japanese immersion
• Montessori approach
• A focus on language and self-care skills
• Toilet learning included

Upcoming Admissions Information Nights

Berkeley International Montessori
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