Escuela Bilingüe Internacional is a sponsor of {510} Families.
For 20 years, Escuela Bilingüe Internacional (EBI) has set the standard for academic excellence in bilingual education. As the only school on the West Coast offering both the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP) in a Spanish-English immersion setting, EBI delivers a unique opportunity for East Bay families. Read on to learn about this rigorous, globally benchmarked education that develops critical thinkers, confident communicators, and culturally fluent leaders prepared for the demands of top secondary schools and beyond.
From the youngest learners through Grade 8, EBI students thrive in a challenging, inquiry-driven academic environment that emphasises deep conceptual understanding, analytical thinking, and real-world application. Small class sizes allow the faculty to know each student well, providing personalized support that nurtures academic growth, intellectual curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning.
Fast Facts About EBI
🏫 PK/TK to Grade 8
🧑🎓 270 Students
📍Alcatraz campus for PK and TK: 410 Alcatraz Avenue, Oakland, CA 94609
📍San Pablo Campus for Kindergarten – Grade 8: 4550 San Pablo Avenue, Emeryville, CA 94608
🚌 Transportation: No
👕 Uniform beginning in Kindergarten
🕰️ 8:30 am to 3 pm with before-care and after-care options
🩵 Tuition Assistance available
🫶 Resource, Inclusion, and Speech and Language Services available
What parents say
Our experience with EBI has been truly phenomenal. The growth we see in our children week by week, month by month, and year by year brings us such joy as parents, but above all, a sense of confidence in each of our kids to love and value themselves.
– Akemi and Carlos Mercedes, Parents of Miles (6) and Kai (8)
Two vibrant East Bay campuses
Alcatraz Campus (Oakland): A warm, nurturing environment for our youngest students in Pre-Kindergarten (PK) and Transitional Kindergarten (TK).
San Pablo Campus (Emeryville): A dynamic hub for Kindergarten through Grade 8, where students deepen their inquiry and academic rigor.
Bilingualism for everyone
A common question families ask about EBI is, “What if my child doesn’t speak Spanish?” At EBI, they believe bilingualism should be accessible to all. Through an innovative Accelerated Spanish Program (ASP), students in Grades 1 through 8 can join the community without prior Spanish experience. This program allows students to quickly gain proficiency while fully participating in the IB curriculum that defines an EBI education.
EBI’s Special Traditions
The EBI community celebrates diversity with a full calendar of school-wide events.
✔️ Cultural and community celebrations such as Lunar New Year and Black History Month
✔️ The Heritage Picnic, where families gather to share food and music
✔️ Middle School Fair with student exhibitions
✔️ Overnight trips for Grades 3-8
✔️ Grand Persons’ Day to invite family members and mentors into the school environment
✔️ Spanish Story Time for the youngest students (who can bring their friends or siblings from other schools!)
Join the community
The deadline to submit your application for the 2026-2027 school year is January 16. Prospective families are invited to plan a visit and take a tour of the school. You can also enjoy a free Spanish Storytime every first Saturday of the month. To learn more or to complete your application, please visit www.ebinternacional.org or contact the admissions team at admissions@ebinternacional.org.
Visit EBI at a Tour or Information Session
Tue January 6, 2026 – PK & TK Campus Tours
Wed January 7, 2026 – K & Grade 1 Campus Tours and Virtual Lower School Information Session
Thu January 8, 2026 – Middle School Tour (6th-8th)
Fri January 9, 2026 – Grades 2-5 Campus Tours
Tue January 13, 2026 – PK & TK Campus Tours
Gracias to our sponsor, Escuela Bilingüe Internacional.
Psst, wondering what IB means but afraid to ask? Here you go: What is IB?
