Mission and Core Values
Our Mission
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional provides an excellent Spanish-English bilingual education based on the highest international academic standards in an environment that thrives on diversity, fosters global citizenship, and develops the character necessary to recognize that cultural uniqueness is the touchstone of our common humanity.
Core Values
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Diversity is the heart of EBI.
We are committed to building a community that reflects the rich diversity of the world around us—a place where multiple perspectives are celebrated, and every individual is valued.
We believe diversity deepens understanding, builds compassion, and strengthens our collective future. Our community actively embraces inclusion and stands firmly against prejudice and discrimination. -
Language is a bridge to new worlds.
At EBI, we believe that every child can become multilingual and that bilingualism strengthens cognitive abilities, empathy, and global connection.
Our students achieve literacy in both Spanish and English, preparing them to thrive academically, socially, and professionally in a global society. -
Education at EBI is a journey of both the mind and the heart.
Through inquiry, reflection, and action, we foster the growth of key character traits:
Kindness, empathy, integrity, open-mindedness, responsibility, confidence, commitment, respect for our planet, and a spirit of lifelong curiosity.
Our students are empowered to lead lives of purpose and compassion. -
We see the world as our broadest classroom.
At EBI, international mindedness means understanding the interconnectedness of all people and cultures.
We encourage our students to value diversity, recognize complexity, and engage thoughtfully with the world around them—locally and globally—becoming true citizens of the world. -
Academic rigor with heart and purpose.
EBI is committed to the highest standards of academic excellence through our International Baccalaureate (IB)programs.
Our students actively construct knowledge, master traditional disciplines, and develop the skills of inquiry, creativity, and critical thinking.
We inspire a lifelong love of learning and empower students to become self-directed learners and agents of change.
EBI Land Acknowledgement
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional stands in Huchiun, the unceded and occupied territory of the Chochenyo-speaking Ohlone people. We honor with gratitude the original caretakers of this land, their ancestors, and all Ohlone descendants who continue to live, work, and thrive in the East Bay today.