Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley children receive the gift of bilingualism.
Every day, Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley (EB) students learn to speak, write, and think in two languages, becoming open-minded, adaptable learners who discover their best selves while respecting the differences of others.
This post is sponsored by Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley, educating children from age two to grade 8, including an opportunity for those entering first and second grade with no French language experience.
At Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley, children receive the gift of bilingualism
EB offers several enrollment opportunities for families seeking a high-quality bilingual education in French and English. While the primary entry points for immersion classrooms are preschool and kindergarten, Accelerated French Programs (beginning in first, second, or sixth grade) offer a path for motivated, high-achieving students with no prior French to immerse themselves in language, academics, and culture.
Bilingual Preschool and Kindergarten Programs at EB
When children start bilingual education as young toddlers, preschoolers, or kindergarteners, they develop the mastery and fluency to read, write, and learn about all subjects in two languages (The EB preschool begins at age two!). Learn all about Preschool at Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley >>
No French? No Problem. Accelerated French Programs for Grades 1,2, and 6
EB offers an Accelerated French Program (AFP) for first and second graders — or the middle school in grade 6 — with a custom-designed curriculum that will allow children to bridge the skills gap and join the traditional bilingual section at their own pace.
EB’s Accelerated French Programs pair the school’s bilingual immersion model with additional small-group French instruction led by dedicated teachers at both the Lower School and Middle School levels. After these intensive sessions, students rejoin their main grade-level classes, where AFP teachers and classroom teachers work together to ensure they stay fully connected to the curriculum, their peers, and the broader school community..
“EB always felt like an international school, [one] that had a strong foot in the local, both community and local history as well, being in Berkeley, CA. For a school that’s relatively small, it made the world feel a lot more connected.”
~ Ala Ebtekar, Class of 1993, 2024 Alumni Spotlight Award Winner
A Community Where Every Child Finds the Support to Shine
Ecole Bilingue’s dedicated Student Support Team ensures that every child is seen, celebrated, and guided along a path that fits them best. With specialists in learning support, counseling, and language development, EB helps students who may need extra assistance and those eager for more challenge to discover their strengths and grow with confidence. This caring, multicultural community, paired with a joyful play-based curriculum, provides every student with the support and encouragement to thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.
Learn more about Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley
Fast Facts about Ecole Bilingue
🏫 Age 2 to Grade 8
🧑🎓 420 Students
📍Preschool/Lower School – 1009 Heinz Ave. Berkeley, CA
📍6th-8th Grade – 901 Grayson, Berkeley, CA
🚌 Transportation: No
🕰️ 8:15 am – 3:30 pm (preschool/K), 8:25 am – 3:30 pm (1st-5th)
🕰️ 8:15 am – 3:35 pm (6th-8th)
⏱️ Before Care starts at 7:30 am, After Care ends at 6 pm
🩵 Tuition Assistance available
🫶 Learning Support, Counseling, Language Development: Yes, yes, yes
Visit Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley
The admission season is in full swing, and families can now register for visits: Open House for the middle school is on Friday, December 19, at 9:30 am. Open Houses for preschool, kindergarten, or AFP: are on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 9 am.
Contact the Admissions Director, Manon Johnson, for a weekday on-campus tour. Email the admissions office: at admissions@eb.org with any further questions. They look forward to hearing from you.
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