Located in San Mateo and Emeryville, Pacific Rim International School is an independent and multilingual learning establishment that offers educational programs for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The students are taught in a Montessori environment through which they develop personal responsibility, beneficial communication skills and multicultural awareness. All age groups work together in a non-competitive setup, offering each other constructive feedback and encouragement. The school's philosophy can be summed up in three words: enlightenment, wisdom and integrity.