Escuela Bilingüe Internacional vs German International School of Silicon Valley - Mountain View Campus

	E Escuela Bilingüe Internacional San Francisco, United States	G German International School of Silicon Valley - Mountain View Campus San Francisco, United States
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year $34,810 - 43,630	Fees / year $15,500 - 42,225
Age range	Age range 3 - 14 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum, German Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 270	Pupils 519
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size 15
Instruction language	Instruction language Spanish, English	Instruction language German, English
Opened	Opened 2006	Opened 1999
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Two campuses serve the Bay Area: Alcatraz Campus in Oakland and San Pablo Campus in Emeryville, California. Alcatraz Campus is located at 410 Alcatraz Ave, Oakland, CA 94609. San Pablo Campus is located at 4550 San Pablo Ave., Emeryville, CA 94608.	Location GISSV has two campuses in the San Francisco Bay Area: Mountain View and San Francisco. The Mountain View Campus is at 310 Easy Street, Mountain View, CA 94043. The San Francisco Campus is at 117 Diamond Street, San Francisco, CA 94114.
Stages	Stages Preschool (PK/TK) through 8th Grade; Lower School Kindergarten through 5th Grade; Middle School 6th through 8th Grade; Accelerated Spanish Program (ASP) for Grades 2–8. IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Pre-Kinder through 5th Grade and IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) for 6th through 8th Grade.	Stages Mountain View: Preschool–12; San Francisco: Preschool–8.
School type	School type Independent IB World School offering Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP) with a Spanish-English bilingual curriculum across all grades.	School type Independent, nonprofit preschool–12 school with two campuses.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and Learning Differences Support; SEL begins in Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and continues through Grade 8; Learning Specialists provide 1:1 and small-group support in Spanish and English; Individualized Academic Plans (IAPs) updated annually; in-class push-in support TK–5; multisensory teaching and Universal Design for Learning (UDL); 8th-grade transition support for neurodiverse students.	Additional learning support Inclusion Specialists work with students who benefit from extra support due to learning differences or physical challenges; they collaborate with teachers to adapt curriculum and provide small-group or individualized instruction. Counselors focus on social-emotional learning and overall well-being.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation United States	Country affiliation Germany; dual-language education based on the German curriculum of Thuringia; accredited by the German Government (ZfA) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Preschool options include 7:30 am–5:00 pm (Mountain View) or 8:00 am–5:00 pm (San Francisco). For Elementary, classes start at 8:00 am and generally end at 1:50 pm.
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees - Admissions application fee: USD 100, non-refundable; payable by debit or credit card at the time the application is submitted. - Tuition-assistance application fee (Clarity): USD 65 per household for families submitting a Clarity Financial Aid application. Tuition fees (2026–2027) — annual and per-installment breakdowns by year group Note: the school offers FACTS payment plans (one payment, two payments, or ten monthly payments). Per-installment amounts below are calculated by dividing the annual tuition by the number of installments under each FACTS plan; FACTS plan fees apply in addition to the installment amounts. - Preschool (PK) & Transitional Kindergarten (TK) - Annual tuition: USD 34,810. - Deposit (10% of tuition, non-refundable at contract signature): USD 3,481. - One-payment (due April 30): USD 34,810 (plus FACTS one-time fee USD 25 when applicable). - Two payments (due April 30 and September 30): USD 17,405 per payment (plus FACTS one-time fee USD 25). - Ten monthly payments (first due April 30; final due January 31): USD 3,481 per month (plus FACTS annual fee USD 55). - Lower School (Grades K–5) - Annual tuition: USD 40,700. - Deposit (10% of tuition, non-refundable at contract signature): USD 4,070. - One-payment (due April 30): USD 40,700 (plus FACTS one-time fee USD 25 when applicable). - Two payments (due April 30 and September 30): USD 20,350 per payment (plus FACTS one-time fee USD 25). - Ten monthly payments (first due April 30; final due January 31): USD 4,070 per month (plus FACTS annual fee USD 55). - Middle School (Grades 6–8) - Annual tuition: USD 43,630. - Deposit (10% of tuition, non-refundable at contract signature): USD 4,363. - One-payment (due April 30): USD 43,630 (plus FACTS one-time fee USD 25 when applicable). - Two payments (due April 30 and September 30): USD 21,815 per payment (plus FACTS one-time fee USD 25). - Ten monthly payments (first due April 30; final due January 31): USD 4,363 per month (plus FACTS annual fee USD 55). Billing schedule and payment terms - A non-refundable tuition deposit equal to 10% of the annual tuition is required when submitting the enrollment contract; deposit deadlines are mid-February for returning families and mid-March for new families. - FACTS payment-plan options and fees: - One Payment: FACTS annual fee USD 25; due April 30. - Two Payments: FACTS annual fee USD 25; due April 30 and September 30. - Ten Monthly Payments: FACTS annual fee USD 55; first payment due April 30, final payment due January 31. - FACTS provides secure automatic deductions from a checking or savings account; enrollment in FACTS is required to complete registration and may be used for tuition, capital fund (if applicable), and Aventura extended-care billing. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable: EBI operates as a day school for Preschool through Grade 8 on its Alcatraz (Oakland) and San Pablo (Emeryville) campuses. No boarding fees are charged. Other required or optional costs - Capital Improvement / Capital Fund Fee (newly enrolling families): one-time, non-refundable USD 2,000 per family; exempt for families receiving tuition assistance. This contribution can be paid in one payment, two installments, or monthly via FACTS. - Accelerated Spanish Program (ASP) enrollment fee: USD 2,500 per year for students enrolled in ASP (subject to annual adjustment). - Aventura extended day-care program (before/after school care) — separate from tuition and billed through FACTS or UltraCamp as appropriate: - Unlimited/5-day plan (includes before and after care during school-year camps): USD 4,840. - Unlimited/3-day plan (three pre-selected days per week; includes school-year camps): USD 3,530. - Drop-in plan: USD 36.50 per use. - Enrichment classes, after-school programs, and school-year camps are not included in base tuition; these auxiliary program fees are billed separately. - School Store / spirit wear: the school maintains an online School Store (spirit wear and apparel) for purchases; spirit-wear purchases are billed separately. - Items explicitly included in tuition: textbooks, technology devices, standard field trips, overnight trips that are part of the program, and the yearbook. Items explicitly excluded from tuition: before- and after-school care, after-school enrichment classes, and summer camps. Refund and cancellation terms - The enrollment deposit (10% of tuition) is non-refundable. - The Capital Improvement Fee (one-time USD 2,000) is non-refundable. Families receiving tuition assistance are exempt from this fee. - Contract withdrawal policy: written notice of cancellation must be submitted by May 1, 2026 to avoid further tuition obligation; the deposit remains non-refundable. After May 1, families are responsible for the full tuition amount as stated in the Enrollment Contract. Fee payment methods and administration - Application fee payment: debit or credit card at submission of admissions application. - Tuition and most school charges: managed through the FACTS Tuition Management system; FACTS supports secure automatic deductions from a checking or savings account (ACH) and collects the FACTS plan fee. FACTS enrollment is required to complete registration and may be used for tuition, capital fund payments, and Aventura billing. - Tuition-assistance application (Clarity) and its fee are submitted online through the Clarity Financial Aid platform. (End of fees overview.)	Fee details Application fee - New student application fee (per child): USD 75. One-time and annual school-wide fees - Enrollment fee (annual, per child): USD 825. - Society membership fee (annual, per family account): USD 150. - Facilities fee (annual, per family account): USD 1,250. Rebates and sibling discounts - Loyalty rebate: USD 700 per child after five years of consecutive enrollment; USD 1,200 per child after seven years of consecutive enrollment. - Sibling rebate: 10% off the lower of two tuitions; 20% off the lowest of three (or more) tuitions. Annual tuition — Mountain View campus (2026/27 school year) - Preschool & Kindergarten - Preschool (Ages 2–3) 5‑day AM: USD 26,000. - Preschool (Ages 3–4.11) 5‑day AM: USD 26,900. - Preschool (Ages 3–4.11) 5‑day Full‑Day: USD 35,250. - Kindergarten 5‑day AM (Ages 5–6): USD 26,900. - Kindergarten 5‑day Full‑Day (Ages 5–6): USD 35,250. - Grades 1–12 (Morning Program, 8:00 am–1:50 pm) - Grades 1–4 (annual): USD 27,700. - Grades 5–8 (annual): USD 32,200. - Grades 9–12 (annual): USD 35,750. - Afternoon Program (5 days/week; 2:00–5:00 pm) - Grades 1–4 (annual): USD 6,600. - Grades 5–8 (annual): USD 6,100. Annual tuition — San Francisco campus (2026/27 school year) - Preschool & Kindergarten - Preschool 5‑day AM (Ages 3–4.11): USD 30,550. - Preschool 5‑day Full‑Day (Ages 3–4.11): USD 40,000. - Kindergarten 5‑day AM (Ages 5–6): USD 30,550. - Kindergarten 5‑day Full‑Day (Ages 5–6): USD 40,000. - Grades 1–8 (Morning Program, 8:00 am–1:50 pm) - Grades 1–4 (annual): USD 31,850. - Grades 5–8 (annual): USD 35,300. - Grade 9 (added 2026/27): USD 35,750 (2026/27). - Afternoon Program (5 days/week; 2:00–5:00 pm) - Grades 1–8 (annual): USD 9,200. Per‑term figures (calculation note) - The published tuition rates on the school pages are stated as annual amounts for each program and grade band. The school notes that annual tuition may be prorated for students who start mid‑year; several annual fees are explicitly non‑prorated. The per‑term amounts below are an arithmetic division of the listed annual tuition by three (3) to provide an illustrative per‑term figure for database display where a per‑term field is required. This per‑term breakdown is an arithmetic inference (annual ÷ 3) and is shown only to provide consistent per‑term entries; the school publishes tuition as annual amounts. - Example per‑term (Mountain View, Grades 1–4): Annual USD 27,700 → Per term (illustrative) USD 9,233.33 (27,700 ÷ 3). - Example per‑term (San Francisco, Grades 1–4): Annual USD 31,850 → Per term (illustrative) USD 10,616.67 (31,850 ÷ 3). Billing schedule and payment terms - The school lists the enrollment, society membership and facilities fees as annual charges (fees will not be prorated). Annual tuition is published by program and grade; the school states that annual tuition might be prorated for mid‑year starts. - Visiting students pay a daily fee and must present payment in full by the first day of the visit; guest (non‑U.S. resident) students must pay tuition in full at enrollment (tuition will be prorated for guest students but annual fees may not be). - The school's bylaws note that membership (required for attendance) may be terminated for non‑payment after a written reminder if fees remain unpaid for 30 days following that reminder. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable. GISSV operates two day campuses (Mountain View and San Francisco) and does not list boarding or residential options. Other costs and typical additional charges - Afternoon/extended‑care program fees (annual rates listed above) apply if enrolled in those programs. - Parents should expect additional, separate costs for items such as spiritwear/uniforms (Spiritwear store), library and school supplies, field trips, exam fees, and optional extracurricular activities. A school Spiritwear/online store and a Library & School Supplies section are part of the school's published program resources. These items are generally billed or purchased separately from tuition. Refund information - For summer programs, the school publishes a specific refund schedule (examples: full refund within a short cancellation window after registration; staged refunds with decreasing percentages the closer to camp start date), and summer refunds are processed within business days as noted in the camp policy. Summer camp refund rules and schedules are explicit for camp registration. - For visiting/guest student arrangements, visiting students pay per day and that payment is applied to tuition if they enroll full time; guest students must pay in full at enrollment (the site indicates tuition for guest students will be prorated). - Annual enrollment, society membership and facilities fees are presented as non‑prorated annual charges; the school's published material indicates these annual fees will not be prorated. Fee payment options - The school uses an online parent/administration portal for account access and online payments. The school's giving/payments information confirms acceptance of credit card and eCheck (ACH) payments through its secure online payment system; the school also supports payments submitted through the school's parent portals. Historic payment instructions reference the school's online payment portal for one‑time fee payments. Notes on timing and display for a database - The listed tuition numbers are the school's published annual rates for the 2026/27 school year for each campus and program. The school states some fees will not be prorated while annual tuition may be prorated for delayed starts; guest students and visiting students have distinct payment requirements. Use the annual figures as the authoritative amounts and the per‑term figures above only as an arithmetic, illustrative division (annual ÷ 3) if a per‑term field is required by your database.
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Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options —	Food options Lunch service is provided for GISSV Saturday School Summer Camp by My Green Lunch, five days a week. The program offers multiple hot and cold entrees daily, with gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan options; meals are prepaid online.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is governed by a Board of Trustees.	Governance and ownership GISSV is an independent nonprofit corporation governed by a Board of Directors. The Head of School and a representative of the German Consulate General in San Francisco attend Board meetings as non-voting members. GISSV is accredited by the Conference of German Cultural Ministers, the German Foreign Office and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details IB World School offering Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP) in a Spanish-English bilingual setting. PK–8. Two campuses: Alcatraz Ave, Oakland (PK–1) and San Pablo Ave, Emeryville (2–8). Language Model: full immersion in early years with progressively balanced bilingual instruction through middle school. Accelerated Spanish Program (ASP) provides an on-ramp for Grades 2–8 with little/no prior Spanish. Faculty are native or near-native Spanish-speaking lead teachers with diverse international backgrounds. IB learning emphasizes inquiry-based learning, global citizenship, and biliteracy. Graduates are prepared for top high schools and future success.	Curriculum details GISSV provides preschool-12 dual-language education in German and English at two Bay Area campuses. All programs are bilingual and based on the Thuringian curriculum with English and California standards integrated. A multilingual curriculum begins in preschool and adds language courses in grade 6 (French in Mountain View; Spanish in Mountain View and San Francisco). The upper grades follow the German education structure and prepare for Hauptschulabschluss, Realschulabschluss, German International Abitur and the California High School Diploma. Graduates earn two diplomas—the German International Abitur and the California High School Diploma—enabling admission to universities in the United States, Germany and other European countries. Student-teacher ratios average under 20:1 at school and about 10:1 in preschool; the school is accredited by the German government and Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Small class sizes; learning support; ASP placement as part of personalized pathways.	Student teacher ratio Student-teacher ratios average under 20:1 at school and about 10:1 in preschool.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Graduates earn two diplomas—the German International Abitur and the California High School Diploma—enabling admission to universities in the United States, Germany and other European countries.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented Differentiated learning opportunities with individualized learning plans support entering students; small class sizes facilitate personalized attention.
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school is an IB World School offering PK–8 Spanish–English bilingual education. Students become compassionate, multilingual, globally minded leaders. The lower school nurtures curiosity and develops students into inquisitive, knowledgeable, and caring young people. The school's community emphasizes inclusive relationships among students, families, faculty, and staff.	Social & emotional learning At GISSV, every student is supported to succeed—academically, socially, and emotionally. The Student Support Team provides tailored assistance from preschool through secondary school to help students with diverse learning needs thrive in the classroom and feel fully included in the school community. Inclusion Specialists work with students who benefit from extra support due to learning differences or physical challenges. They collaborate with teachers to adapt curriculum, provide small-group or individualized instruction, and help create inclusive classroom environments. Counselors focus on social-emotional learning and overall well-being, supporting students with coping strategies, SEL programs, and guidance for navigating challenges, helping every child feel confident and connected.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) Inclusion Specialists work with students who benefit from extra support due to learning differences or physical challenges. They collaborate with teachers to adapt curriculum, provide small-group or individualized instruction, and help create inclusive classroom environments. Our Student Support Team provides tailored assistance from preschool through secondary school to ensure learners with diverse needs thrive in the classroom and feel fully included. Our approach emphasizes that every student is valued and supported to reach their full potential.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The school provides a Spanish-English bilingual education with full immersion in the early years and increasing balanced bilingual instruction through middle school. It is the only IB World School on the West Coast offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP) in a Spanish-English bilingual setting.	English as an additional language For children who enter our program with little or no knowledge of German or English, we offer strong language learning support in both DaZ (German as a 2nd language) and ESL (English as a 2nd language).
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing The school fosters a caring, inclusive community. Every child is known, supported, and inspired. The culture emphasizes meaningful relationships among students, families, faculty, and staff.	Mental wellbeing Counselors focus on social-emotional learning and overall well-being. They support students with coping strategies, SEL programs, and guidance for navigating challenges, helping every child feel confident and connected.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding The school maintains a nondiscriminatory policy as to students.	Safeguarding —
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Alcatraz Campus in Oakland serves PK–1. Alcatraz is a joyful early-learning hub where language immersion, play-based inquiry, and foundational SEL take root. San Pablo Campus in Emeryville serves 2–8. San Pablo is a dynamic environment for project-based learning, deepening biliteracy, arts and music, library, PE/health, and design-minded innovation. Escuela Bilingüe Internacional is the only IB World School on the West Coast offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP) in a Spanish-English bilingual setting.	Facilities overview GISSV operates two campuses in Mountain View and San Francisco. All programs are bilingual and based on the German curriculum of Thuringia. The preschool–12 program emphasizes small class sizes and a strong student-to-teacher ratio, with project-based and differentiated learning. The curriculum includes science and technology resources to support learning.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities San Pablo Campus provides PE/Health facilities to support physical education.	Sports facilities Sports are part of school life at GISSV. The program emphasizes physical development and includes physical skills. A volleyball team is depicted among student activities. The school values sports alongside music, culture and arts.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Alcatraz Campus (PK–1) is a joyful early-learning hub where language immersion, play-based inquiry, and foundational SEL take root. San Pablo Campus (2–8) is a dynamic environment for project-based learning, deepening biliteracy, arts and music, library, PE/health, and design-minded innovation. The San Pablo Campus includes a library and dedicated spaces for arts, music, and physical education. PE/Health facilities support physical education and health activities. The IB framework (PYP and MYP) is implemented across two campuses in a Spanish-English bilingual setting.	Academic facilities The curriculum provides rich project-based and differentiated learning experiences. The program supports social-emotional competency, critical thinking, artistic expression and physical skills. It offers science and technology resources to support learning. Small class sizes and a high student-to-teacher ratio are reported. All programs are bilingual and based on the German curriculum of Thuringia.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Summer Camp. Aventura Extended Care. Auxiliary Programs. Community Programs.	Extra curricular facilities GISSV offers experiences beyond the classroom, including events and after-school programs. The school fosters a strong sense of community with activities that involve students, teachers and parents. The two Bay Area campuses connect students to local environments through field experiences. Eco-School and other school-life programs are part of the extracurricular offerings.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History The school opened in 2006 as an independent PK–8 school with two campuses in the San Francisco Bay Area: Oakland and Emeryville. It is the only Spanish-English bilingual IB World School on the West Coast, offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP). The school emphasizes a Spanish-English bilingual education within an IB framework and a diverse, international community.	History The German International School of Silicon Valley (GISSV) was founded in 1999 by six German and American families who desired a German and California accredited curriculum. The Mountain View campus welcomed its first 34 students in February 2000. In 2003, the school officially changed its name to German International School of Silicon Valley (GISSV). A San Francisco campus opened in 2011 in the Presidio and moved to Castro in August 2020. The Berkeley/East Bay campus opened in 2007 and later relocated to Emeryville in 2017, where it now operates as East Bay German International School, an independent school.
Community	Community Community is at the heart of EBI; families from over 20 countries contribute to a bilingual, international culture grounded in equity, respect, and global citizenship. EBIPA, the active Parents Association, fosters connection through events like the Back-to-School Picnic, biweekly coffee carts, and class parent networks that coordinate volunteers. Students also have leadership opportunities through Student Council and other programs. The school celebrates annual community traditions such as Latinx Heritage Month, Grand Persons Day, Black History Month, and Día de los Muertos.	Community GISSV has a vibrant international school community thanks to small class sizes and a cohesive preschool–12 structure, with enriching events that involve all students, teachers and parents. The school operates across two campuses in Mountain View and San Francisco with bilingual German-English programming. The Parent Association coordinates volunteering, fundraising and signature events such as the Holiday Market in Mountain View and the Laternenfest in San Francisco.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association EBIPA is the Escuela Bilingüe Internacional Parent Association. It helps shape the inclusive, welcoming community that defines EBI. Every parent and caregiver is automatically a member and can participate in a wide range of activities throughout the year. EBIPA organizes events such as the Back-to-School Picnic and biweekly coffee carts, coordinates a class parent network, and supports schoolwide conversations on topics of interest to parents. Parents can host cooking nights, coordinate field trip volunteers, or simply connect with other families after drop-off. EBIPA helps create the joyful community that makes EBI special.	Parent teacher association Each GISSV campus has a Parent Association that works closely with the school administration and the Board of Directors. The PA includes representatives from each school division who meet with division heads to discuss issues. The PA coordinates parent committees and volunteers, and supports fundraising and signature events such as the annual Holiday Market in Mountain View or the Laternenfest in San Francisco. PA priorities include improving communication, fostering community, working with teachers, assisting with resolving issues, fundraising, encouraging volunteerism, and promoting GISSV. The PA uses the My GISSV portal for communication, including a PA newsletter and meeting minutes. Mountain View Campus contact: office@gissv.org; San Francisco Campus contact: sf-office@gissv.org.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Enrichment Classes are offered in Spanish and English during the school year, including Digital Arts and Design, Music and Dance, Soccer, Martial Arts, Chess, Robotics, Coding, STEM Activities, and Cooking. School Year Camps are designed for PK–Grade 3 campers and include storytelling, arts, crafts, culinary arts, sports, and outdoor play. Summer Camp, Aventura, combines Spanish immersion with hands-on activities in STEM, Athletics, and Global Arts, with weekly themes and field trips. The programs emphasize bilingual inquiry-based experiences extending learning beyond the classroom.	Academic & intellectual The German International School of Silicon Valley offers a bilingual German–English education for preschool through grade 12. The curriculum blends a liberal arts foundation with dual-language instruction and a project-based, cross-curricular approach that supports independent learning. Graduates earn both the California High School Diploma and the German International Abitur, reflecting accreditation by WASC and the California Association of Independent Schools. The program emphasizes critical thinking, creativity and global perspectives.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Enrichment Classes include Digital Arts and Design, Music and Dance, Soccer, Martial Arts, Chess, Robotics, Coding, STEM Activities, and Cooking. Sample Enrichment Class Offerings feature Digital Arts and Design, Music, Dance, Robotics, Coding, STEM Activities, and Cooking. Movie Nights at EBI offer Spanish cinema for PK–Grade 3 to build language skills and community. School Year Camps also incorporate arts and crafts and culinary arts as part of their programming.	Arts & creative The school provides opportunities in music, drama and arts, including Junior Orchestra and Senior Orchestra, and a cross-campus Choir. The Orchestra groups perform at school ceremonies and at public and official events, while the Choir engages middle and high school students, parents, teachers and community members. In after-school time, students can participate in Musical Theater, Orchestra, Choir, Art, Sewing, Creative Writing/Young Journalists, and a Lego-Robotics Club.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language The school is Spanish-English bilingual, providing immersion in both languages. Cuenta Cuentos: Spanish Story Time offers stories, songs, and movement for toddlers through kindergartners, with a drop-in format to introduce Spanish language and culture. 4H projects at EBI include STEM, arts, and community service, fostering leadership and cross-cultural engagement. Community Programs emphasize bilingual experiences and language-rich activities, such as Spanish story times and cross-cultural projects.	Cultural & language The school supports dual-language learning in German and English across two campuses (Mountain View and San Francisco). It hosts Saturday language and culture sessions at the Mountain View campus for the broader community. It organizes exchange programs with partner schools in Dresden, Chile and France, and hosts cultural events such as Laternenfest and the German Holiday Market.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Enrichment Classes include Soccer, Martial Arts, and Chess. Movie Nights provide social events and Spanish-language cinema for the school community. 4H project-based activities offer hands-on opportunities in STEM, arts, and community service, supporting learners' hobbies and interests. Spanish Story Time (Cuenta Cuentos) promotes language-rich social interaction for young children.	Social & hobbies Afternoon Clubs offer a range of activities for elementary through high school, including Lego-Robotics, Musical Theater, Orchestra, Choir, Creative Writing/Young Journalists, Sewing and Art. Students can also participate in athletics such as soccer, tennis, cross-country and swimming, with middle/high school teams in local leagues and an elementary soccer team in the Sunnyvale Alliance league. These programs provide opportunities to pursue hobbies and collaborative projects beyond the classroom.
Community & service	Community & service 4H at EBI provides leadership opportunities and service-learning through hands-on activities in STEM, arts, and community service. The Native Plant Garden is a student-led rewilding project engaging students in ecological stewardship. Community Programs emphasize joyful community experiences, including Spanish Story Time and 4H projects that connect students and families through bilingual activities.	Community & service GISSV builds Global Community Stewardship through cross-cultural exchange and environmental stewardship, with involvement in community programs and partnerships with schools in North America, Germany and Mexico. Secondary-school extracurricular activities include service-oriented clubs such as the Interact Club, GISSV TV and Eco School.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional 4H at EBI grows skills, responsibility, and leadership, with opportunities for public speaking and teamwork. Project-based activities include STEM, arts, and community service, supporting leadership development. Community Programs highlight leadership opportunities and bilingual collaboration within a connected, multilingual school community.	Leadership & professional GISSV offers mentoring for grades 9–12, Internship Week in the 10th grade, and a Career Counseling program for high school students. Students can develop leadership and professional skills through the Entrepreneurship Club and Model United Nations, alongside other senior-level activities like High School Drama and Youth Orchestra.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Aventura Extended Care offers before- and after-school care with art projects, outdoor games, STEM activities, and collaborative challenges. Summer Camp features outdoor play, themed activities, and field trips that promote physical activity and well-being. Movie Nights and Spanish Story Time provide social, cultural, and language-building experiences that foster community and well-being.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Sports programs include Girls Volleyball and Co-ed Soccer, with additional options such as sailing, kayaking and paddle boarding. The school also supports cross-country running and other athletic activities as part of the secondary-school extracurricular landscape.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Spanish-English bilingual curriculum is taught across all grades from Pre-Kinder through 8th Grade. The IB framework is delivered from Preschool through 8th Grade, with inquiry-based learning and a focus on global citizenship. Bilingualism leads to biliteracy; students read, write, and think in both English and Spanish. Global citizenship is woven into daily learning experiences.	Language provision German and English are the languages of instruction; the curriculum is based on the German state of Thuringia, and the Abitur program is offered.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school provides Spanish-English bilingual education for students from Pre-Kinder through 8th grade. Students learn in Spanish and English within the International Baccalaureate framework. Dual-language immersion occurs daily across all grades, complemented by the Accelerated Spanish Program for students not yet at grade-level Spanish. Graduates become biliterate, reading, writing, and thinking in both English and Spanish.	Bilingual teaching Preschool–12 dual language education in German and English across two Bay Area locations.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs Dual-language immersion happens every day in Spanish and English for all grades. The Accelerated Spanish Program (ASP) supports Grades 1–8 students who are not yet at grade-level Spanish. In Preschool and TK, Spanish immersion begins from day one, with classroom activities conducted in Spanish and increasing use of English over time. Native Spanish speakers benefit from home-language development, reinforcing bilingualism.	Immersion programs Dual-language learning with immersion in German and English across all grade levels.
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Admissions	Admissions Rolling Admissions Applications Accepted Year-Round. EBI reviews applications on a rolling basis, as space allows, throughout the year. Our Admissions Process guides families through the journey to be informed and connected. 1. Inquire: Contact our Admissions Office to learn more. The Admissions Office explains options for Preschool through Grade 8, including the Accelerated Spanish Program and the Spanish-English bilingual immersion with IB World School status. 2. Visit: Schedule a personal tour of our campuses to explore our spaces. 3. Apply: Complete your application through our online portal. 4. Student Visit or Assessment: We get to know your child. 5. Decision Notification: Admissions decisions are communicated promptly. 2025-26 Admissions Dates: September 1 — Priority Application Opens; November 19 — Priority Application Deadline; January 5 — Tuition Assistance Application Opens; January 16 — Application Deadline and TA Deadline; January 24 — Student Observations/Assessments; February 7 — Student Observations/Assessments; March 3–6 — Prospective Student Shadow Days; March 6 — Decision Notification (PK/TK); March 13 — Decision Notification (K-Grade 8); March 26 — Registration Due.	Admissions The school welcomes students of all cultural and ethnic backgrounds and serves students from two to eighteen years old. The enrollment period begins in January and February of each year for the upcoming school year, and new students may be admitted throughout the school year based on availability. Knowledge of the German language is required for all children who enroll after 1st grade, and there is a German Fast Track Program.
Scholarships	Scholarships The Tuition Assistance program is available based on demonstrated financial need and funds availability, with more than 30% of families receiving some form of tuition assistance. Families apply through Clarity Financial Aid, creating an account, starting an application, designating EBI as a school, and providing financial information and documentation, with a $65 application fee. The Clarity process includes tax verification steps and applies English translations where required; deadlines for 2026–2027 specify January 16 for both Returning and New Families to complete the Clarity submission. International families must upload income verification documents with English translations. TA awards can be applied toward the Capital Improvement Fee, and TA recipients are exempt from that fee. For questions, contact the Admissions Team via admissions@ebinistracion.org (EBI), including Ned Pinger, Director of Finance and Operations, and the TA contact listed on the Affording EBI page.	Scholarships The school offers need-based financial aid for students entering grades K through 12. A professional third-party reviewer assesses household income/assets and each family's ability to pay. The school makes every effort to meet demonstrated need of admitted or enrolled financial aid applicants, but resources are not always sufficient. Applicants are encouraged to apply; however, there is no guarantee that aid will be fulfilled or that it will be fulfilled at the level requested. Because of high demand and deadlines, all documents must be submitted by the prescribed deadlines for returning and new students. Currently enrolled families must be up-to-date on tuition payments to be eligible. Aid decisions are communicated before enrollment, and all information is kept confidential. New students must submit a school application before financial aid is considered, and contact admissions for an access code. The next financial aid application period is for the 2026-2027 school year, with award decisions by April 30, 2026, and the school must receive all required enrollment documents beforehand. To apply, families use the Clarity platform; steps include starting the application, adding the school to the entry, entering financial information, paying a $65 Clarity fee, and completing the Enhanced Tax Verification if required. International families may need to provide translated income documentation.[source: turn2view0]
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