FAQs

Q	When are applications due?
A	Applications for the 2012-2013 school year are due on January 13, 2012.
Q	What grades are you enrolling for 2012-2013?
A	We are enrolling pre-primary, kindergarten, and first through sixth grades.
Q	What are the minimum age requirements?
A	Pre-primary - 3 years old as of September 1, 2012 Kindergarten - 5 years old as of September 1, 2012
Q	Does my child need to speak Spanish to apply?
A	We do not require children entering preschool or kindergarten to be able to speak Spanish. Students entering 1st grade with no Spanish background will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Students entering in 2nd or higher grades will need to have substantial Spanish language skills.
Q	What is the school schedule for 2012-2013?
A	The school day for all grades including pre-primary is 8:30am – 3:00pm. Extended day packages are available 7:30 am - 6:00 pm. See the 2011-2012 School Calendar.
Q	What is the tuition?
A	Please visit the Tuition & Fees page for more detail.
Q	Is there financial aid?
A	We are committed to socio-economic diversity and offer need-based Financial Aid. Admission decisions are made independently of financial aid decisions. EBI uses the Parents' Financial Statement (PFS) from the School and Student Service for Financial Aid (SSS) to do a standardized calculation to determine need. Please visit the Financial Aid page for more information.
Q	Can I hear what current parents think?
A	Yes! Come to a parent information session where current parents will be available to answer your questions, attend a parent-led school tour during school hours, or read parent reviews about EBI on an independent non-profit website.
Q	Where is the school located?
A	EBI's East Campus: (Grades PK-2) is located in the Rockridge neighborhood of Oakland at 410 Alcatraz Avenue at Colby, near the Berkeley border. Map of EBI's East Campus Get Driving Directions to EBI's East Campus: Simply enter your address or zip code below. EBI's West Campus: (Grades 3-5) is located at 4550 San Pablo Ave. in Emeryville. Map of EBI's West Campus Get Driving Directions to EBI's West Campus: Simply enter your address or zip code below.
Q	How do I find out more?
A	For more information please come to a parent information session and sign up for our mailing list to receive periodic announcements about admissions and upcoming events.

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