Private School in Costa Mesa, CA

Renascence School International, Orange County:
Conveniently located in Costa Mesa in Orange County, Renascence School International offers advanced academics (science, math, history, language arts, the arts, and physical education) and fluency in English, Mandarin Chinese and Spanish for preschool, elementary and middle school aged children. Renascence School International was established to prepare Southern California children for success in the new global environment through strong academics and multilingual fluency. Our school is part of the International Renaissance School family.

Education Programs:

- Preschool program
- Elementary school program
- Middle School program

We offer a complete curriculum from preschool through to middle school with strong academic and multilingual aspects. The elementary and middle school program is designed to bring students to an academic level comparable to what is found overseas.

As part of the program students study math, science, history, geography, English, Mandarin Chinese and Spanish. The arts, physical education and community service are also included as a part of the program. Each subject area is taught by a teacher with expertise in that field. The PCRS believes recess breaks are an important part of the school day and offers two each day for all elementary school aged children.

Note:  Students do not need any special foreign language exposure to enter this program.

Level 4:
Level 4 students learn school is FUN. During the program, the children sing and dance, learn how to interact with their peers, discover letters and numbers, learn how to hold a pencil, paint and draw, explore science, and have their first introduction to Mandarin Chinese. They also enjoy a mid-morning snack and outside playtime.

Summary:  2, 3 or 5 days per week. 3 hours per day. Combine with the Enrichment program to create a full day program. Students may be 3 or 4 before Sept 1.

Level 5:
Level 5 students are introduced to the classroom setting with fun activities that teach basic subjects. The children are introduced to reading, writing and spelling. They also explore numbers, science and Mandarin Chinese. And they love the singing, dancing and art that are regular parts of the program. In mid-morning the students have a snack break and enjoy outside playtime.

Summary:  3 hours per day. Combine with the Enrichment program to create a full day program.Students may be 4 or 5 before Sept 1.

Level 10:
In Level 10, the students learn how to read, write and spell, explore science with field trips and classroom experiments, learn to speak Mandarin Chinese, and begin studying math using the highly regarded Singapore math curriculum. Art, dance and music and integrated into the curriculum. The children enjoy a snack, lunch and two outside recess periods.

Summary:  6.5 hours per day.Combine with the Enrichment program to create a full day program. Students may be 5 or 6 before Sept 1.

Mandarin Chinese Language Immersion Program:
In this program, children receive most of their instruction in Mandarin Chinese. The students study English grammar, spelling, writing and reading and learn history, geography, math, science, Mandarin Chinese and Spanish. The subjects are taught through traditional approaches as well as through music, art and culture.

The program also includes physical education, visual and performing arts and community service. New students with no foreign language exposure are welcome to enroll in this program through to age six. New students age seven and above are encouraged to enroll in the Upper Grades program.

Afterschool Program:
We offer an exclusive afterschool program wiith fun exposure-based foreign language learning, as well as daily physical education / arts instruction.

Enrichment & Academic Support Program:
The PCRS also offers a complete Enrichment and Academic Support program. The program includes fun activities in the arts, physical education, community service, science, math, foreign language as well as academic support. The program operates between 8:15 am and 5:30 pm whenever classes are not in session.

Additionally: 
We provide a before school program in the mornings.