East Bay German International School

The school is located at 1070 41st Street, Emeryville, CA 94608. It sits in Emeryville, between Oakland and Berkeley, just across the Bay Bridge from San Francisco. The campus is easily accessible by multiple modes of transportation, with the Emery Go-Round shuttle stopping one block from campus and MacArthur BART a short ride away.

Preschool through High School (age 2 through Grade 12), including Early Childhood (Preschool and Kindergarten), Elementary School (Grades 1-4), Middle School (Grades 5-8), and High School (Grades 9-12).

Dual-language German-English immersion school; IB World School.

ESL (English as a Second Language) across all programs; Deutsch als Zweitsprache (German language support) for middle and high school; Lese-Rechtschreibförderung (Dyslexia Support) and Literacy Support in Elementary; Math Support; DP Learning Studio; Advisory; collaboration with local school districts via SELPA.

Germany (global network of German Schools).

Preschool/Kindergarten: school day 8:30 AM–2:15 PM with 8:00 AM drop-off; Extended Day available until 4:30 PM or 6:00 PM. Elementary School: 8:30 AM–2:00 PM with 8:00 AM drop-off and Extended Day until 4:30 PM or 6:00 PM. Middle School: day starts at 8:30 AM; ends at 2:00 PM on most days, extending to 3:40 PM on some days for additional subjects; Afternoon Club and other activities available until 6:00 PM.

Emery Go-Round stops one block from campus; MacArthur BART is a short ride away; campus accessible by train, bus, car, or ferry.

The school is an IB World School serving preschool through high school. In the East Bay International High School, Grades 9–10 offer Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exams; Grades 11–12 pursue the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP), including a bilingual IB Diploma. Elementary through middle school provide a dual-language German/English program; middle school has 65–80% of instruction in German, with a third language (Spanish or French) introduced in Grade 6, and by Grade 8 students prepare for the Deutsches Sprachdiplom I (DSD I). Language offerings include English, German, French, and Spanish, with IB DP Language & Literature options in English and German.

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IB Diploma Programme pass rate is 100%. Diploma Programme average GPA was 4.6 (Class of 2025). AP examinations show an average score of 4.3. 100% of EBGIS graduates were admitted to leading universities, including Brown University, UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UC Santa Cruz, Cal Poly, Santa Clara University, NYU, George Washington University, American University, Wesleyan University, Smith College, Middlebury College, and Universität Regensburg.

100% of graduates were admitted to leading universities, including Brown University, UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UC Santa Cruz, Cal Poly, Santa Clara University, NYU, George Washington University, American University, Wesleyan University, Smith College, Middlebury College, Universität Regensburg.

EBGIS | EBIHS is deeply committed to nurturing the whole student—academically, socially, and emotionally. Our counselors support students' well-being, academic progress, and future aspirations through weekly individual counseling and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) workshops. SEL workshops build emotional intelligence, resilience, and collaboration across classes. Counselors collaborate with teachers to implement SEL curricula and advise on managing challenging behaviors effectively. Parents participate in conferences to align school and home support, and our SEL programs are informed by research-backed practices to foster confidence, empathy, and strong interpersonal skills.

EBGIS partners with local school districts and the Northern California Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) to provide specialized resources and services. The Student Support Coordinator coordinates access to resources and develops individualized student plans, including ISPs and behavior plans. The school holds collaborative meetings with families and teachers to design actionable support plans. It maintains partnerships with local districts to meet diverse learning needs and provide specialized services across grade levels.

English as a Second Language (ESL) is available across all academic programs. The ESL course provides structured language support for students who are new to English or developing proficiency, using a mix of visuals, interactive activities, and conversation practice. Students engage in reading, writing, speaking, and listening activities that are integrated with classroom content. The program emphasizes functional language use in academic and social contexts to help students participate fully in learning.

EBGIS places student well-being at the center of its education. Our Student Support and Counseling program nurtures emotional health alongside academics, with counselors leading SEL initiatives and providing ongoing support. SEL programs foster emotional resilience, self-awareness, and strong interpersonal skills. Counselors collaborate with teachers and families to support well-being and help students set and pursue personal and academic goals. Through these efforts, students develop confidence, empathy, and a sense of belonging in the school community.

EBGIS maintains a comprehensive COVID-19 safety and disease-prevention plan. The Model COVID-19 Prevention Program covers disease-prevention education, handwashing, signage, and the use of appropriate PPE and cleaning protocols. It outlines procedures for investigating COVID-19 cases, notifying health authorities, and protecting privacy. Exclusion and return-to-campus protocols are specified, with isolation or quarantine timelines and steps to ensure educational continuity. The plan also includes staff leave policies related to COVID-19, such as sick leave and COVID-specific family leave.

Early Childhood
1. Step 1: Submit an Inquiry. To submit an initial inquiry, click here and fill out the form. This enables us to provide information about the admissions process, including upcoming virtual and online events. You are welcome to attend these events to learn about the program and to help us get to know you.
2. Step 2: Create Your Profile and Submit Your Application. Create a Ravenna account and complete your application following the Ravenna steps. The new student application deadline is January 11, 2026.
3. Step 3: Family Interview. After we receive your application, we may contact you to schedule an in-person interview. This is an opportunity to get to know your family and child and to ask questions about the program.
4. Step 4: Notification of Admissions Decision. Early Childhood admissions decisions are issued on a rolling basis from February 13, 2026 to March 19, 2026.
5. Step 5: Sign the Enrollment Contract. To secure your child's place, complete the Enrollment Contract by March 26, 2026. Families who submit their contract by this date qualify for the $800 enrollment fee; contracts submitted after March 26 are subject to the increased enrollment fee of $1,200 per student.

Elementary School
1. Step 1: Submit an Inquiry. To submit an initial inquiry, click here and fill out the form. This enables us to provide information about the admissions process, including upcoming events. You are welcome to attend these events to learn about the program and to help us get to know you.
2. Step 2: Create Your Profile and Submit Your Application. New Student Application Deadline: January 11, 2026.
3. Step 3: Family Interview. After we receive your application, we may contact you to schedule an in-person interview.
4. Step 4: Notification of Admissions Decision. You will receive an admissions decision no later than March 19, 2026; if you applied for tuition assistance, you will receive a decision on your application by February 13, 2026.
5. Step 5: Sign the Enrollment Contract. To secure your child's place, complete the Enrollment Contract by March 26, 2026; the enrollment fee discount applies (the $800 rate) if by this date; contracts submitted after March 26 are subject to $1,200.

Middle School
1. Step 1: Submit an Inquiry. To submit an initial inquiry, click here and fill out the form. This enables us to provide information about the admissions process, including upcoming virtual and online events. You are welcome to attend these events to learn about the program and to help us get to know you.
2. Step 2: Create Your Profile and Submit Your Application. New Student Application Deadline: January 11, 2026.
3. Step 3: Family Interview. After we receive your application, we may contact you to schedule an in-person interview.
4. Step 4: Notification of Admissions Decision. You will receive an admissions decision no later than March 19, 2026; if you applied for tuition assistance, you will receive a decision on your application by February 13, 2026.
5. Step 5: Sign the Enrollment Contract. To secure your child's place, complete the Enrollment Contract by March 26, 2026; the enrollment fee discount applies (the $800 rate) if by this date; contracts submitted after March 26 are subject to $1,200.

High School
1. Step 1: Submit an Inquiry. To submit an initial inquiry, click here and fill out the form. This enables us to provide information about the admissions process, including upcoming virtual and online events. You are welcome to attend these events to learn about the program and to help us get to know you.
2. Step 2: Create Your Profile and Submit Your Application. New Student Application Deadline: January 11, 2026.
3. Step 3: Family Interview. After we receive your application, we may contact you to schedule an in-person interview.
4. Step 4: Diagnostic Assessments. All applicants complete a set of diagnostic assessments designed not for admissions decisions, but to help us understand each student's academic profile and learning strengths. These assessments include a Mathematics and English diagnostic aligned with the California Common Core Standards, and for bilingual or multilingual students, an AAPPL to determine language proficiency across listening, speaking, reading, and writing on the ACTFL scale. The diagnostic process helps us personalize your child's learning from the start.
5. Step 5: Notification of Admissions Decision. You will receive an admissions decision no later than March 19, 2026. If you applied for tuition assistance, you will receive a decision on your application by February 13, 2026.
6. Step 6: Sign the Enrollment Contract. To secure your child's place, complete the Enrollment Contract by March 26, 2026. Families who submit their contract by this date qualify for the $800 enrollment fee; contracts submitted after March 26 are subject to the increased enrollment fee of $1,200 per student.

Tuition Assistance
We offer tuition assistance through School and Student Services (SSS) by NAIS to help families afford the program. Families complete the Parents' Financial Statement (PFS) online in the SSS Family Portal and provide all required supporting documents. Steps to complete the PFS are: visit the SSS Family Portal, create an account and begin your PFS, submit the PFS and pay the non‑refundable fee, and upload required documents under the “My Documents” tab. Key information includes the school name (East Bay German International School), SSS Code (9206), and the tuition assistance contact (admissions@ebgis.org). Required documents include prior year tax returns, W‑2s, IRS Form 4506‑T, and any additional documents as requested. Deadlines must be met for timely review; provisional decisions may be made if documentation is incomplete, and awards depend on the SSS Estimated Family Contribution, supporting documentation, and sometimes a family interview. For assistance completing the PFS, contact SSS customer service at (800) 344‑8328 or sss@communitybrands.com, or reach out to admissions@ebgis.org.

Our commitment is to make bilingual education accessible and to work with families throughout the financial aid process.