Admissions
We know how important it is to provide your child with an exemplary education that will prepare them to navigate a complex world. At EBI, we give students the skills to solve problems and inspire them to grow. Through the International Baccalaureate program, our students learn to take action on real world issues. Our multilingual model expands their global perspective, enhances their cognitive functioning, and brings the world to their classroom.
Our goal is for
our students to be...
Compassionate and caring
Creative and motivated
Critical thinkers and problem solvers
Internationally minded
Fluent in two languages
Change agents in a diverse world
Admissions FAQ
Pre-Kinder - 3 years old as of September 1, 2018 Kindergarten - 5 years old as of September 1, 2018
Our applications are due….
Please contact us at ebi@ebinternacional.org if you are interested in enrolling your child.
Please visit the Tuition and Fees page for more information.
The school day for Pre-Kinder is from 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., for the Lower School is from 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., and for Middle School is from 8:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Extended day (link is external)packages are available from 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Pre-Kinder and Kindergarten
No Spanish language skills are required to enter our pre-kinder and kindergarten classes.
First Grade
Students applying to first grade with limited Spanish language skills will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Lower School (Grades 2-5)
Grade level fluency in Spanish is required for admission to the second through fifth grades.
Middle School (Grades 6-8)
Grade level fluency in Spanish is required for admission to the sixth through eighth grades.
Yes, you are welcome to attend one of our parent information sessions, free Spanish storytime, or take a guided tour of our school anytime. Schedule a tour now.
For more information, please attend an information session, attend a tour, or fill out our inquiry form (link is external) to receive periodic admissions announcements from EBI. You can also read reviews of EBI on the Berkeley Parents Network (link is external) and Yelp (link is external).
Because we are committed to supporting socio-economic diversity in our school and community, EBI offers need-based tuition adjustment for qualified students. Admission decisions are made independent of tuition adjustment decisions. Please visit our Tuition Adjustment Program page for more information.
Meet our
Admissions Director
Sara Varela-Acevedo
Director of Admissions
svarela@ebinternacional.org