Thank you for your interest in Escuela Bilingüe Internacional!

At EBI the process of admissions is critical to creating a vibrant community of motivated learners, with a diversity that reflects that of the greater Bay Area. EBI encourages applicants of all genders, religions, national or ethnic origins, and family composition. We hope you will stop by and visit us for one of our school tours or information sessions.

Jon Fulk
Head of School
info@ebinternacional.org 
510-653-3324

2010-2011 Admissions

For the 2010-2011 school year, EBI is accepting applications for pre-primary, kindergarten, and first through fourth grades. Please note the following age eligibility requirements:

For pre-primary, 3 years old by September 1, 2010.

For kindergarten, 5 years old by September 1, 2010.

The Admissions Process:

Step 1. Attend a Parent Information Session. Reservations are not required, and childcare is provided. Please call the office at (510) 653-3324 to let us know if you will need childcare so we can plan for the correct number of children.

Step 2. Come on a school tour. Contact the school at 510-653-3324 or info@ebinternacional.org to reserve a spot. View our Visit EBI page to learn more.

Step 3. Submit the 2010-11 Application for Admission. Download the 2010-2011 application.

To apply, please submit:

•Your completed application

•A small photo of your child

•$75 application fee

Step 4. Submit teacher recommendation form (k and above). Applicants in kindergarten and above, your child’s current teacher needs to complete a student recommendation form. The teacher should submit the form directly to EBI; please provide the teacher with the blank form and a stamped envelope addressed to EBI. EBI uses the East Bay Independent School Association’s standard recommendation form.

Download the EBISA teacher recommendation form for kindergarten.

Download the EBISA teacher recommendation form for 1st through 3rd grades.

Step 5. Attend a family interview and group assessment. Once your application is complete, we will contact you to schedule a family interview and a group assessment time for your child (held on Saturday, January 23 and Saturday, February 6: between 8:30 am - 12 pm).

For applications received by 5 pm on January 8, 2010, EBI will mail admissions decisions on March 11, 2010. Contracts, with a 10% deposit, are due March 19, 2010 by 5 pm.

If you have any questions about the admissions process or application, please don’t hesitate to contact the school at 510-653-3324 or info@ebinternacional.org.