East Bay German International School (2026-27 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Prekindergarten-11
Yearly Tuition: $33,000
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-11

Year Founded

2018

School Calendar

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School Motto

Educating Global Citizens

Student Body

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academic Profile

Average Class Size

15 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

List of Courses Offered

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School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)
California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS-CA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$33,000

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Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

The East Bay German International School (EBGIS) is a dual-language immersion school offering Early Childhood, Elementary, and Middle School programs. We launched our high school program in the 2021/2022 school year, looking forward to our first graduating high school class in 2025. Our integrated curriculum combines bilingual German and English instruction with project-based learning and a cross-cultural experience. We offer exceptional academics, a diverse international perspective, and a vibrant community of students, parents, and teachers.No prior knowledge of German is needed to join our Preschool and Kindergarten programs. Students need not be fluent in German to join our Elementary and Middle Schools. Talk to us about individualized language support.
The EBGIS campus is located in Emeryville and offers a preschool through High School program.
The programs of EBGIS are created to meet the needs of families looking for a quality bilingual education.
EBGIS's pedagogical approach ensures that students are prepared for a smooth transition into the American and European educational systems.

The East Bay German International School (EBGIS) is a dual-language immersion school offering Early Childhood, Elementary, and Middle School programs. We launched our high school program in the 2021/2022 school year, looking forward to our first graduating high school class in 2025. Our integrated curriculum combines bilingual German and English instruction with project-based learning and a cross-cultural experience.
We offer exceptional academics, a diverse international perspective, and a vibrant community of students, parents, and teachers.No prior knowledge of German is needed to join our Preschool and Kindergarten programs. Students need not be fluent in German to join our Elementary and Middle Schools. Talk to us about individualized language support.
The EBGIS campus is located in Emeryville and offers a preschool through High School program.The programs of EBGIS are created to meet the needs of families looking for a quality bilingual education.EBGIS's pedagogical approach ensures that students are prepared for a smooth transition into the American and European educational systems.
We empower our students to become creative and critical world citizens. Our exceptional dual-language program equips our students with outstanding academic skills and proficiency in both German and English. Our multicultural and diverse school community fosters collaboration among students, families, and teachers, nurturing social-emotional skills, cultural understanding, and democratic values.
Academic Excellence: Our highly qualified teachers implement a rigorous and developmentally appropriate curriculum, preparing students to continue their education at top-tier high schools and universities in the United States and abroad. Our small class sizes permit teachers to give individualized support to all our students and challenge them to realize their full potential.
Dual-Language Instruction: We use German and English as languages of instruction in all grades, supporting students in becoming bilingual and biliterate. Starting in sixth grade, students learn Spanish in addition to the two core languages.
Social Competence: Empathy, mutual trust and respect, democratic values, and responsible citizenship are fundamental to our day-to-day interactions, our organizational structure, and our curriculum. We support one another, work together to understand and resolve conflicts and encourage all members of the school community to stand up for their beliefs.
A Dynamic Learning Community: We model lifelong learning for our students by following best practices based on research in the areas of child development and pedagogy. Our school is a dynamic and flexible learning community - a lernende Schule - dedicated to preparing our students for success in a changing world.
Cultural Diversity: We cherish the cultural and linguistic diversity of our school community. We value the experience, skills, and knowledge of all our community members.
Well-Roundedness: We support each student`s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development, helping all our students grow into independent and creative thinkers.

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East Bay German International School's tuition is approximately $33,000 for private students.

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