Presidio Knolls School is a progressive Mandarin immersion school. Our mission is to educate and inspire our students to become creative, confident and engaged global citizens.

Guiding Principles:

1. Progressive student-centered education

Our students engage in a collaborative, hands-on and joyful learning environment that fosters curiosity, reflection and resilience. Students will master challenging material, solve authentic problems and develop critical thinking, technological literacy and communication skills.

2. Academic excellence

High academic achievement and a lifelong passion for learning are essential foundations for preparing students to succeed in high school, college and beyond.

3. Exceptional teachers

Our extraordinary teaching staff nurture students’ individual progress and cultivate a thriving classroom dynamic; faculty participate in robust ongoing professional development to maintain the highest teaching standards.

4. Comprehensive Mandarin immersion

Our students develop into highly proficient bilingual communicators with an appreciation for Chinese culture.

5. Passionate and diverse school community

Our vibrant and engaged parent community fosters a uniquely rich and supportive environment for students, teachers and staff.

6. Continuous improvement

We will continue to design and deliver a relevant and world-class educational experience that incorporates new research-based improvements and best practices.