Academics
Enrichment & Aftercare
Enrichment at EB takes place outside of the classroom and is an integral part of a student’s full school day. In addition to providing supportive and engaging play-based recess, the Enrichment team provides care before school starts and after classes are released, and offers multiple options for activities and clubs after school. In the preschool, Enrichment staff is incorporated into the classroom and is part of the daily lunch routine.
Clubs & Afterschool
EB offers a wide range of after-school enrichment classes for students from preschool to middle school. Class offerings vary by semester and include sports, science, visual arts, music, cooking and language classes. Some after-school activities are conducted in French. These classes are offered on a trimester-basis at an additional cost which varies depending on the activity.
This year we are offering a variety of classes for preschool (PS/ MS only) through 8th such as Jiu Jitsu, Drawing, Finance Literacy, Tennis, Yoga, Minecraft and Music. These classes require an additional fee and sign-ups will begin on the first day of school. Our preschool classes have capacity limits due to legal ratio laws. In order to create a more equitable process for parents to sign up, all families that are interested and registered will be chosen through a lottery process.
This year we are offering a variety of classes for preschool (PS/ MS only) through 8th such as Jiu Jitsu, Drawing, Finance Literacy, Tennis, Yoga, Minecraft and Music. These classes require an additional fee and sign-ups will begin on the first day of school. Our preschool classes have capacity limits due to legal ratio laws. In order to create a more equitable process for parents to sign up, all families that are interested and registered will be chosen through a lottery process.
At the Middle School, students can choose among about a dozen clubs offered on a rotation basis every trimester. Those clubs all take place on Friday afternoon, they are free and mandatory, and allow students to explore a specific interest or develop a skill set in a small group setting. Clubs are mostly led by teachers, though some are students-led and include yearbook, eco-gardening, mindfulness, or robotics.
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| 3 O'Clock Rock (Music) | G1-G5 |
| Basketball | G1-G5 |
| Yoga | G1-G5 |
| Art Club | G3-G5 |
| Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | G1-G5 |
| Drawing | K-G2 |
| Firecracker Math | K-G2 & G3-G5 |
| Judo | K-G5 |
| Kinderdance | PS/MS & K |
| Lego | K-G2 |
| Minecraft | Middle School |
| Preschool Art | PS/MS |
| School of Music | PS/MS |
| Spark Academy (Finance) | G1-G5 & Middle School |
| Super Soccer Stars | PS/MS & K-G2 |
| Tennis | K-G1 & G2-G5 |
| U10 Boys Soccer | G4-G5 |
| Ukulele | G2-G5 & Middle School |
| Violin | K-G5 |
Before & After Care
Our Extended Day program operates between 7:30–8:15 a.m. and 3:30–6:00 p.m. for lower school children, and between 7:30-8:05 a.m. and 3:30–6:00 p.m. for middle school children.
We offer several flexible options for Morning and Afternoon Care including an hourly, drop-in rate or packages that are cost-saving for families (see chart below).
Morning Care is supervised by teacher’s assistants and is separated by grades. Children participate in games, art or free play. When school begins, the students are taken to their instructor. Children are signed into aftercare at 3:30 pm. We provide them with a yummy organic snack and then dismiss them to Etude, Enrichment classes or free play.
We offer several flexible options for Morning and Afternoon Care including an hourly, drop-in rate or packages that are cost-saving for families (see chart below).
Morning Care is supervised by teacher’s assistants and is separated by grades. Children participate in games, art or free play. When school begins, the students are taken to their instructor. Children are signed into aftercare at 3:30 pm. We provide them with a yummy organic snack and then dismiss them to Etude, Enrichment classes or free play.
| Drop-in rate | $11.44/hour (Tuition Assistance does not apply) |
| Extended Day Package | $1,470/year (unlimited morning and afternoon care; Tuition Assistance does not apply) |
| School Breaks Package | $975/year (unlimited day camps during school breaks October, February, April - does not include summer) |
We have a new Curracubby system to sign your child/ren out of aftercare and to sign-up for classes and camps.
Etude
Étude (French for Study Hall) is offered to Elementary School students three days a week on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 4:00 to 5:00pm. Students are separated by grade and do their homework in a quiet atmosphere. Teachers are available to assist with some explanations.
Students in grades five through eight automatically go to Etude; students in grades one through four must sign up at the beginning of the semester. Deadline to sign-up this Fall: September 9.
Étude is billed at the same rate as Extended Day care ($11.44 an hour) and is included in the Extended Day Care package. For any questions about étude, please contact Elodie Resurreccion at eresurreccion@eb.org
Camps During School Breaks
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Preschool and Lower School Camps
EB offers camps in English for currently enrolled students during the Fall, Winter and Spring breaks. Each camp has a theme such as “Recycle Reuse”, “Science”, “Circus”, “Sports”, “Animals”...etc that guide the learning and activities throughout the day. Depending on grade level, students will go on field trips such as the Exploratorium, the Oakland Zoo, Muir Beach, Head over Heels Gymnastics. New this year: we are offering camps for middle school students.
Lunch Service
Introducing School Foodies: A Fresh Approach to School Lunches
Based on community feedback over the past academic year and the enthusiastic response from our students during a special taste testing event in May, we’ve made some significant enhancements to our school lunch offerings for the 2023-2024 School Year. We have partnered with School Foodies, a local food vendor that specializes in delivering organic and locally sourced meals to schools in the Bay Area.
How to Get Started
1. Visit the School Foodies Website: Go to the School Foodies Website to explore the menu options and create your account using the appropriate school registration code:
Lower School: SF-EBL
Middle School: SF-EBM
2. Browse and Order: Browse through the calendar with each day's available menus and customize your child's lunch schedule based on the days they'll need a school lunch.
3. Enjoy Not Worrying About Lunch!: Attend to other tasks with the confidence of knowing your child is enjoying wholesome, flavorful lunches prepared with care!
Still have questions? Watch the Tutorial below or visit this FAQ.
Chauncey Burnett
Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley
Elementary School Campus
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