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Nationalities
| Number of students |
419 students |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
41 nationalities |
| Most common nationality |
American |
Languages
| Native English and French speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and French |
Yes (FLE and ESL) |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish and Mandarin (starting in G4) |
Classroom
| Average number of students per class |
17 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We have a one-to-one laptop program at our Middle School where every student is issued a laptop starting in 6th grade. We have a Robotics and Coding program as part of a robust STEM program in the Lower School. Students begin using technology in integrated classroom lessons in Grade 1, and more frequently as they progress to Grade 5. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes. Distance learning was implemented for students from Preschool to Middle School. EB has loaned laptops to any student who needed them. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
We use MAP and DELF as outside, standardized assessments. |
| Results in these examinations |
For the DELF our students test at the B1 level. For MAP testing, our scores are consistently above national norms. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
It depends on the grade level |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Close to 100% |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes. Our Student Support Team is made up of 9 specialized staff members (2nd Language Specialist, Reading Specialist, Instructional Coach, Learning Specialist with particular expertise with French-language learners) and 2 counselors |
| Learning support offered |
Support includes one-on-one help inside and outside the classroom, small group support, counseling, ESL and FLE teaching, and more. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes, admission director meets all applicants. Recommendation letters and report cards are requested for K /G8 applicants. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Yes. One-on-one meeting "family interview". Parents are present during this process. |
| Waiting list |
It depends on which level. Yes for preschool usually. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Deadline is end of January, but school still accepts application if spaces are available. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
Classes start at 8:45am in Preschool, 8:30am from Kindergarten to G8 |
| School finish time |
Classes end at 3:10pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes. Starting at 7:30am for Morning Care. After care is provided until 6pm. |
| School bus service available |
No, but we are using Zum services (Lamorinda Area) |
| School provided lunches |
Hot lunch can be purchased online (private company) |
| Uniform required |
No |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
A very wide range of choices between: yoga, Chinese in the garden, coding, theatre, architecture, soccer, fencing, judo, arts, cooking, basket, chess etc... |
| Sports activities included |
P.E., Flag football, basketball, and volleyball |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes (soccer, flag football, basketball, volleyball). Go Jaguars ! |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Bilingual library (2), mini-gym for preschoolers, STEM room, Middle School science lab, outdoor vegetable garden with chicken coop, outdoor classrooms. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Basketball court, soccer field, large playground |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley nurtures creative, multilingual learners, equipped to confidently embrace the delights and challenges of an interconnected world. We are a force for good in the world, preparing our graduates to positively impact their diverse communities, and the local and international spaces in which we all belong. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley is a preschool-8th grade bilingual immersion school where students learn in French and English. Every day our 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. |