Japanese/English
Bilingual Montessori School
A Sister School of AIM
BIM Open House
(Adult Only Event)
*Lap babies are allowed*
Friday, November 1, 2024, 4:45 PM - 6:00 PM
on BIM Campus:
1227 Bancroft Way
Berkeley, CA 94702
Please complete the form to RSVP.
Important Notice
Berkeley International Montessori is in the process of being integrated into our sister school, American International Montessori. To ensure a smooth transition, BIM is not accepting new students this fall. If you are interested in the Japanese Montessori program and prefer the BIM location, please send an initial inquiry through this link. The decision on resuming enrollment will be made by the end of December 2024.
Thank you for your understanding and support during this transition.
Our Mission
Our mission is to partner with parents to develop bilingual children who are confident, empathetic, mindful, and have a life-long love of learning. We provide a unique Japanese-English bilingual Montessori learning environment for children ages 2.5 to 6 years, which allows our students to advance to their highest academic potential at their own individual pace. By maintaining an intimate environment with a limited class size, our expert team of teachers is able to provide deeply rich and individualized attention to each student and family. Thus, Berkeley International Montessori School feels like an extension of the home.
Our Philosophy
The Montessori philosophy of child development 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. The Montessori classroom environment is carefully prepared and structured to allow each child to learn through independent exploration–with trained instructors ready to assist in the process. The sensorial-based materials, practicing fine and gross motor skills, language, geography, science, art, and practical life skills, are prearranged on shelves (within the child’s reach) at their own choosing, reinforcing the child’s independence, confidence, sense of accomplishment, and motivation.