Business Details
20 Years
experience
Bilingual International Education in Oakland, CA
Escuela Bilinge Internacional (EBI) has been dedicated to providing exceptional Spanish-English bilingual education since 2006. Our mission centers on delivering world-class academic standards through the International Baccalaureate framework while fostering diversity, global citizenship, and character development. We believe language bridges cultures and empowers students to thrive cognitively, socially, and professionally. Our programs emphasize inquiry-based learning, critical thinking, and empathy, preparing students to lead purposeful lives in a global society. With campuses in Oakland and Emeryville, EBI serves preschool through middle school students, offering both bilingual and accelerated Spanish programs.Our commitment to academic rigor is balanced with social-emotional learning and support for diverse learning needs. We cultivate a community where inclusion, respect, and lifelong curiosity are foundational values. Through international-mindedness, we teach students to appreciate interconnectedness while embracing cultural uniqueness. Our extended care services and socio-economic diversity initiatives ensure accessibility and holistic development for all learners.
Services
Preschool Program
Lower School
Middle School
Accelerated Spanish Program
Social Emotional Learning Support
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- 20 years of experience in bilingual education since 2006
- Only West Coast IB school offering PYP and MYP in Spanish-English bilingual setting
- Dual campuses with specialized programs for different age groups
- Commitment to diversity with need-based tuition assistance available
- Extended care services from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Associations and certifications
- International Baccalaureate World School
Services
Preschool Program
Our preschool program (ages 3-5) establishes foundational bilingual skills through play-based learning. Students develop social-emotional awareness while building early literacy in both Spanish and English. The curriculum follows International Baccalaureate principles with a focus on inquiry and cultural appreciation.
Lower School
Grades 1-5 receive comprehensive bilingual education with grade-level Spanish fluency requirements. The IB framework develops critical thinking through interdisciplinary projects. Students engage in cultural studies while mastering core academic subjects in both languages.
Middle School
Grades 6-8 continue IB studies with advanced bilingual coursework. The program maintains Spanish fluency requirements while preparing students for high school. Emphasis shifts toward independent research and global issue analysis through a multicultural lens.
Accelerated Spanish Program
This track enables English-speaking students to develop Spanish proficiency without prior language requirements. Structured immersion combines language acquisition with cultural competency, allowing students to transition into the bilingual program while maintaining academic rigor.
Social Emotional Learning Support
Specialized support addresses diverse learning needs through evidence-based strategies. Our counselors and learning specialists implement individualized plans that promote emotional regulation, executive functioning, and inclusive classroom participation for all students.
Questions
What makes EBI's bilingual program unique?
We're the only West Coast IB school offering Primary Years and Middle Years Programs in a Spanish-English bilingual setting with structured language acquisition pathways.
Do you offer before and after school care?
Yes, extended care services are available from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM with structured activities for all age groups.
What are the admission requirements?
No Spanish required for preschool/kindergarten. Grades 1-8 require Spanish fluency for bilingual program or offer accelerated language track for new learners.
Are there tuition assistance options?
Need-based tuition adjustments are available. Admission decisions remain separate from financial assistance determinations to support socio-economic diversity.
What campuses do you operate?
We maintain two campuses: 410 Alcatraz Ave, Oakland (PK-5) and 4550 San Pablo Ave, Emeryville (6-8) with grade-specific schedules.
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