Shanghai Utsukushigaoka Montessori Kindergarten, linked with Utsukushigaoki Montessori School in Yokohama, Japan, began in Shanghai in May 1996 with one Japanese class. It has since grown to two campuses with four Japanese classes and five International classes (Chinese-English). The school uses the Montessori Method to encourage self-directed learning, fostering independence, confidence, and empathy. The curriculum emphasizes fluency in both native and local languages, promoting cultural integration in an international setting.