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Our Lower School

At EBI, our lower school students explore the world around them. Through the International Baccalaureate program of inquiry, they learn to ask questions, conduct research, and take the actions necessary to discover the answers. It is our goal to encourage our students to be inquisitive, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better world through intercultural understanding and respect.

The IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) in our Lower School

The International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) is the basis for our lower school curriculum. The PYP is inquiry-based and is driven by concept acquisition. Our lower school students learn mathematical concepts, science and technology, language, social studies, arts, and physical education.

Some of the components of our K-5 grade curriculum are:

  • Exploring, wondering and questioning
  • Researching and seeking information
  • Collecting data and reporting findings
  • Making and testing theories
  • The acquisition of conceptual understanding
  • Supporting a variety of learning styles
  • Emphasizing creativity
  • Integrating music, art and PE with specialist teachers
  • Studying conversational Mandarin beginning in the third grade
  • Reinforcing diversity and cultural understanding

The EBI Approach to Language in our Lower School

Escuela Bilingüe Internacional lower school students begin learning in two languages during their elementary school years. Our lower school students not only are able to learn two languages, but they often excel in a bilingual environment. The challenge of learning two languages has been shown to increase mental development in such skill areas as multi-tasking, problem solving, and creativity.

In kindergarten and first grade, our students have one hour of English instruction per day and the rest of their instruction is in Spanish. From second grade onwards, students have a half day of instruction in English and a half day of instruction in Spanish. Starting in the third grade, students also receive conversational Mandarin classes two times a week. Students are encouraged to use the language of instruction in each classroom with their teachers and peers. During their free time, they have the opportunity to use the language of their choice.

Meet the Principals of our Lower School

Talîa Romero

Division Head Grades PK-5

Erica Castro

Division Head Grades 2-5

For more information on our campus tours or admissions process, please contact us at admissions@ebinternacional.org