Pacific Rim International School is a Montessori Curriculum school in San Mateo, United States. Founded in 1989. Annual tuition ranges from $37,000 to $45,600 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
Need-based financial assistance is available for Elementary and Upper School students. Applications are processed through the Financial Aid for School Tuition (FAST) service. Aid is offered as an Installment Payment Plan or a Scholarship.
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About
Pacific Rim International School (PRINTS) is an independent Montessori school in San Mateo, California, serving children from infancy through high school with bilingual dual-immersion programs in Mandarin-English, Japanese-English, and Spanish-English. It is one of the first Montessori programs to offer all three language tracks across the full age span, supported by AMI-trained guides at every level. The Upper School is accredited by ACS WASC, and the school has operated in the San Francisco Bay Area since 1989.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
PRINTS is one of the first Montessori programs to offer Mandarin, Japanese, and Spanish dual-immersion tracks across the full age span from infancy through high school. AMI-trained guides are provided at every level. The Upper School is ACS WASC-accredited. PRINTS has a long-standing history in the Bay Area Montessori community since 1989.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Nido 6hrs | USD 38,560 |
| Nido 3.5hrs | USD 34,600 |
| Nido 8.5hrs | USD 42,860 |
| Nido 9.5hrs | USD 42,860 |
| Elementary 7hrs | USD 37,000 |
| Erdkinder 7.5hrs | USD 45,600 |
| Erdkinder 8.5hrs | USD 50,700 |
| Erdkinder 9.5hrs | USD 47,600 |
| Elementary 8.5hrs | USD 45,465 |
| Elementary 9.5hrs | USD 41,700 |
| Children's House 4hrs | USD 32,800 |
| Children's House 6hrs | USD 36,700 |
| Infant Community 6hrs | USD 36,700 |
| Children's House 8.5hrs | USD 43,790 |
| Children's House 9.5hrs | USD 40,860 |
| Infant Community 3.5hrs | USD 32,800 |
| Infant Community 8.5hrs | USD 43,760 |
| Infant Community 9.5hrs | USD 40,860 |
Original currency: $37,000 - 45,600. Application fee: $520.
Admissions Process
- 1Consultation — Fill out the Orientation Tour Form; a PRINTS representative schedules a phone consultation. 2. Campus Visit — Schedule a campus visit or virtual tour to observe learning environments. 3. Application Submission — Complete and submit the online application form and pay a non-refundable application fee. 4. Decision Letter — After review, a decision letter is sent.
Admissions Details
School Day
Nido, Infant Community and Children's House: 9:00 am–3:00 pm; Elementary: 8:15 am–3:15 pm; Erdkinder: 8:15 am–3:45 pm. Extended Day operates 8:00 am–6:00 pm with optional extracurricular activities.
Student Life
Organic hot lunch is included in the registration fee for some programs.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Montessori education at PRINTS supports holistic development, including emotional development in the First Plane (ages 0–6). The program fosters social competence and independence, preparing students to collaborate with people of all ages.
Student Demographics
School Background
Independent Montessori school.