Enrichment

Best Choice

GMIS is such an incredible school. We always tell other parents it's the best school in the area because you get the Mandarin language education PLUS Montessori program. It's the best choice we've made to enroll our child in this school.

Sharline C.

2017-09-08T10:51:13-07:00

Sharline C.

GMIS is such an incredible school. We always tell other parents it’s the best school in the area because you get the Mandarin language education PLUS Montessori program. It’s the best choice we’ve made to enroll our child in this school.

https://www.gmis-berkeley.com/testimonials/best-choice/

Dedicated Parents

The teachers and staff at GMIS genuinely care for the well-being of all the students. They provide a warm, supportive environment for kids to learn and explore the world around them. I feel fortunate to be involved with a school with such enthusiastic and dedicated parents, who are also fun to be around.

Bruce M.

2017-09-08T10:57:04-07:00

Bruce M.

https://www.gmis-berkeley.com/testimonials/1192/

Caring, gentle teachers

Our son went to GMIS for preschool and loved it. Caring, gentle teachers, a strong parent community and Mandarin - all that we could hope for.

Orion Reblitz-Richardson

2016-03-14T15:19:18-07:00

Orion Reblitz-Richardson

Our son went to GMIS for preschool and loved it. Caring, gentle teachers, a strong parent community and Mandarin – all that we could hope for.

https://www.gmis-berkeley.com/testimonials/testimonial-2/

Montessori is an education for independence, preparing a child for life.

At GMIS, we believe in the importance of developing the whole child. Our weekly enrichment classes are provided to students of all ages at GMIS. These weekly, 30 minute classes add variety, excitement and breadth to each student’s week at GMIS, and include opportunities for children to discover a range of enrichment activities, ranging from weekly soccer classes to special instruction in music, art, and mindfulness.

Students also have the opportunity to spend time in our garden.

Soccer Shots

Kids develop fitness and athletic skills with this fantastic weekly soccer program.

Chinese Dance

GMIS Chinese New Year celebration. February 10, 2017. Oakland, California.

A unique opportunity for kids to experience and learn traditional forms of Chinese dance and music.

Music

Students enjoy singing and learning music fundamentals from a variety of cultures and traditions.

Mindfulness

Mindfulness education fosters appreciation for the meaning and simplicity in everyday activities.

After School Program

Art

Teachers focus on recognition of lines and shapes and how they fit together to create a whole. They will provide a visual arts experience that develops creative thinkers and problem solvers.

Kung Fu

Children learn the basics of Shaolin Kung Fu, including practical self-defense, basic hand and kicking techniques, stances and the philosophy behind Kung Fu.

Chinese Language

Children will expand their knowledge understanding of Chinese culture and language. We engage the children through sing songs, hands-on projects, outdoor exercise, story-telling, rhythm and rhymes.

A Day in the Life at GMIS