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EB was founded by pioneering parents to provide bilingual education in the East Bay. It opened in fall 1977 with six teachers, 50 students, and 10 nationalities. The original Heinz & Ninth building became EB's campus when the school opened in 1977. The Middle School opened in 1988 and moved to 901 Grayson Street in 1991. Today EB serves more than 400 students from Toute Petite Section (2.5 years old) through grade 8, with more than 60 nationalities represented; alumni have lived and worked in 55 countries.
EB's community is at the heart of the school experience; all parents are warmly invited to join in as active members of this diverse, fun, and inclusive group. World Celebrations showcases the many diverse cultures represented at EB and celebrates them through food, dance, and music. Welcome Day invites all parents and students to meet teachers and classmates; Halloween Parade, La Boum, Family & Friends Day, Move-a-thon, Spring Soirée & Fundraiser, La Place du Marché, and EB First Friday & Third Thursday Coffees are among the events that foster community.
La Boum is hosted by the Parents' Association as a fall gathering for parents and caregivers. The Association coordinates Family & Friends Day, Move-a-thon, Spring Soirée & Fundraiser, La Place du Marché, and First Friday / Third Thursday coffees to connect families with the school community. To volunteer, contact the Parents' Association at askpa@eb.org or sign up on the Parent Portal. For general involvement questions, contact Anaïs Wilson at awilson@eb.org.
Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley provides a dual-immersion education from preschool through eighth grade. The school follows the French National Ministry of Education curriculum alongside the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme. Instruction is delivered through a co-teaching model where French and English teachers collaborate to build literacy in both languages.The 2.3-acre campus includes specialized outdoor learning environments such as a water creek, a dedicated garden, and an outdoor amphitheater. A unique feature of the elementary program is the "Vers le Pacifique" initiative, a social-emotional program focused on conflict resolution and identity development. Additionally, the school offers an Accelerated French Program specifically for students entering grades one through eight with little to no prior exposure to the language, allowing them to join the bilingual track. Students participate in physical education and arts regularly, with after-school clubs ranging from robotics to global cooking.
