About Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley

For nearly 50 years, Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley (EB) has been an innovator in bilingual education, cultivating confident, creative and adaptable learners with a unique, immersive dual-curriculum in French and English. Every day, our Preschool through 8th grade students speak, write, and think in two languages, learning to draw parallels and find points of similarity while they engage each subject in both French and English.

Academics at EB

Our core immersion entry point begins with Maternelle (Preschool and Kindergarten in the French system, ages 2.5 to 6). At this age, we know that children are intrinsically curious and active learners. That’s why our early years program is project-centered and play-based, with children immersed in French language and culture approximately 80% of the day. As they move from the classroom to the mini-gym to the garden; through art, story, movement, and music; they naturally develop the language and the skills they need to learn by the end of Kindergarten, in accordance with the French system.

Why French? The Power of a Global Language

French is more than a beautiful language—it’s a passport to the world! With more than 300 million speakers across five continents, French opens doors to international opportunities in business, diplomacy, science, and the arts. The French curriculum at EB emphasizes analytical thinking, cultural knowledge and academic rigor.

Admissions for 2026-2027 are now open. Schedule your on-campus visit today by contacting us at [email protected]!