Is it Mandarin immersion?

Yes, progressive Mandarin immersion is the core programme.

What does bilingual/bicultural mean?

Students develop fluency in both Mandarin and English and understanding of both cultures.

Through the application process with school visits.

Yes, an independent non-profit school.

Presidio Knolls School

Q: What is PKS Travels?

Signature immersion trips from 5th grade exploring culture, language, and the natural world.

Q: Where is the school?

At 250 10th Street in San Francisco.

Q: What is the educational approach?

Inquiry-driven project-based learning.

United States, San Francisco

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English, Mandarin

Fees Fees not listed

Ages 3 - 14 years

Pupil numbers 431

Type Co-educational

Opened 2008

Bus Service No

Academic offering

Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum

Taught languages English, Mandarin

Typical class size 16

Strengths Mandarin immersion, CAIS and WASC accredited, Inquiry-driven project-based, PKS Travels from 5th grade, Bilingual/bicultural

Clubs PKS Travels

Stages Pre-School, Elementary, Middle School

Introduction

Presidio Knolls School is a progressive Mandarin immersion school in San Francisco serving preschool through 8th grade. Founded in 2008, the school develops bilingual, biliterate, bicultural, and globally competent thinkers through inquiry-driven project-based learning, with CAIS and WASC accreditation.

250 10th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103.

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The Essentials

Location

PKS is at 250 10th Street in San Francisco, CA 94103.

Stages

Preschool through 8th grade.

Type

PKS is an independent non-profit co-educational Mandarin immersion school.

Country affiliation

Chinese cultural immersion.

Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership

Independent non-profit school.

Academics

Curriculum

Progressive Mandarin immersion with inquiry-driven project-based curriculum. Students develop bilingual, biliterate, and bicultural competence.

Parent Experience

History

Founded in 2008.

Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual

Auxiliary programmes alongside main curriculum.

Cultural & Language

PKS Travels: signature immersion trips from 5th grade exploring culture, language, and nature.

Languages

Language Provision

Mandarin Chinese immersion develops bilingual, biliterate, and bicultural students.

Bilingual Teaching

Mandarin-English bilingual immersion.

Immersion Programs

Mandarin immersion is the core of the programme.

Reputation

Accreditations

CAIS (California Association of Independent Schools). WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges).

Admissions

Application-based process with school visits and learning experiences.

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