Community Programs
Our community is a busy, fun and educational environment before, during, and after the school day. EBI students and non-EBI students, from around the Bay area, have the opportunity to participate in an array of extracurricular programs at EBI that enrich their lives and support them in exploring their own personal interests. For more information on any of these programs, please contact the EBI Community Programs Office at programs@ebinternacional.org (link sends e-mail)
Enrichment Classes Online
Fall 2020
This fall 2020, EBI is offering a variety of amazing synchronous, Spanish immersion and Bilingual classes, that provides an opportunities for EBI and non-EBI students from PK - 8th to interact in a real time in a safe environment and to engage in structured choice virtual activities that encourage them to explore their own creativity and interests:
Online Group Classes: Mandarin Chinese, Mini Coding Dojo, Hanabi Judo and Bilingual Songwriting.
Online Private Lessons: Piano, Guitar, Ukulele and Vocal.
To find out more information about the virtual enrichment classes, schedule and cost - click here! (link is external)
2020 Fall Virtual Enrichment Session Dates: September 21 - November 23
**Questions regarding the EBI online enrichment classes can be directed to programs@ebinternacional.org (link sends e-mail) or (510) 593-0457
After-School Spanish Language Immersion Program
EBI's After-School Spanish Language Immersion Program is specifically designed for non-EBI students and schools that wish to offer a Spanish language immersion program.
Fall Session: September 3 - November 7
Winter Session: December 3 - February 20
Spring Session: March 3 - May 14
Each session is a 10-week program held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:30 p.m. This cost is $550 for one 10-week session or $1600 for all three 10-week sessions.
Our after-school full-immersion Spanish language classes build confidence, motivate students and enhance their language skills. They have two different sections and levels, and children are grouped together by their level of Spanish comprehension. Upper level students learn written Spanish as well. Each class incorporates art, storytelling, games,music and multimedia activities.
Please note:
- EBI will provide snacks.
- Parking for these classes is located in our parking lot on the left side of the church located next to the school.
- The instructors will email the class details to all of the families the week before the first day of class of each session. If you do not receive this communication, please contact us at programs@ebinternacional.org.
School Year Camps
EBI's school year camps are filled with fun and exciting activities in Spanish!
Our school year camps are carefully designed with the interests and developmental needs of our campers. The theme of each camp is different, but they all include an array of activities such as storytelling, arts, crafts, culinary arts, games, sports and field trips. Plus, they provide EBI and non-EBI students the opportunity to meet new friends!
Our school year camps will be held:
- Fall: October 19-23
- Winter: February 16-19 (4 days camp)
- Spring: April 12-1
More information coming soon!
Kids Night Out
"Kids Night Out" has been temporarily postponed until further notice.
Free Spanish Storytime
Virtually join us for a morning of stories, songs and fun! Our FREE Spanish Storytime is perfect for toddlers, preschoolers and kindergartners. It is open to Spanish and non-Spanish speakers.
Upcoming Free Spanish Storytime Events:
September 12
October 10
(None in November)
December 12
January 9
February 13
March 13
April 10
May 8
June 12
During the school year, we offer our free Spanish Storytime on the second Saturday of each month from 10:00-10:30 a.m. Please email admission@ebinternacional.org (link sends e-mail) for log-in information.
Meet Our Director
Erica Castro
Directora de programas comunitarios
Erica nació en Oakland y creció en El Salvador, donde obtuvo una licenciatura en Trabajo Social y una certificación en Educación para la Paz. Desarrolló un amplio conocimiento y experiencia en educación integral mientras trabajaba en programas comunitarios para el desarrollo juvenil durante 16 años en El Salvador. Comenzó en EBI en el verano de 2016 después de su regreso a California con su esposo Gustavo. En su tiempo libre, le encanta cocinar, acampar y pasar tiempo con su familia. Su pasión es contribuir al desarrollo de todo el estudiante a partir de los programas comunitarios
Erica Castro
Community Programs Director