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Admissions

Applying

We are still accepting applications for the 2023-24 school but some grades are fully enrolled. To find out more please contact the Admissions' Department.

If you are inquiring about the 2024-25 school year, the first step will be to fill out our inquiry form and plan your visit. 

We can't wait to start the admissions' process with your family soon!

List of 3 items.

  • Step 1: Inquiry form

    Families interested in applying to Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley need to fill out a form allowing the school to learn more about the needs and profiles of their child.

  • Step 2: Schedule a visit

    Discovering our campus and meeting our Admissions Director will be an important step for your family to know more about our program.

    We can't wait to welcome you on campus for a tour, during a Saturday Open House:


    Schedule an On-Campus Tour
    (Weekday)
    PreschoolRegister here!
    Kindergarten/TK    Register here!
    Grade 1 & 2 Accelerated French Program Register here!
    Middle School International Track    Register here!


    Open Houses (Saturday)
    Preschool and Elementary
    November 18, 2023 and January 20, 2024
    		Register here!
    International Track (IT) Middle School
    December 9, 2023 and February 10, 2024
    		Register here!

     

  • Step 3: Apply online

    Once your inquiry form is submitted, The Admissions' Office will contact you within two business days to let you know about a few important steps to complete your application process.

    • You will receive a log in to access our password-protected application form in our Parent Portal.
    • Families applying for financial aid can start the process shortly after submitting the application form.
    • There is a non-refundable application fee of $75 due when submitting your application form.

    Please note that depending on the age of your child, the admissions process will be different.

List of 4 items.

  • If you are applying for a preschooler (2, 3 or 4 years old):

    In order to complete the application process, you will need to:
    • Upload a photo of your child
    • Upload a family photo
    • Schedule your family interview*
    *Some of our admissions steps traditionally take place on campus, but are virtually scheduled for now. Once we're able to return on campus, we'll keep you posted about any changes in our admission process. Thank you for your understanding.

  • If you are applying for TK or Kindergarten:

    In order to complete the application process, you will need to:
    • Upload a photo of your child
    • Upload a family photo
    • Schedule your family interview*
    • Fill out the ISSFBA form and return it to the Admission Office
    • Organize a time for your child to participate in a group observation session* in February. 
    *Some of our admissions steps traditionally take place on campus, but are virtually scheduled for now. Once we're able to return on campus, we'll keep you posted about any changes in our admission process. Thank you for your understanding.

  • If you are applying for Grade 6 International Track:

    In order to complete the application process, you will need to:
    • Upload a photo of your child
    • Upload a family photo
    • Schedule your family interview*
    • Schedule your child's 1/2 day visit* at the Middle School.
    • Have the ISSFBA form filled out by current teacher and returned to the Admissions Office
    • Request transcripts from your previous school for 2021/22 school year and first semester of 2022/23 school year 
    *Some of our admissions steps traditionally take place on campus, but are virtually scheduled for now. Once we're able to return on campus, we'll keep you posted about any changes in our admission process. Thank you for your understanding.

  • If you are applying for Grade 1 to Grade 8

    In order to complete the application process, you will need to:
    • Upload a photo of your child
    • Upload a family photo
    • Schedule your child’s assessment* with the academic team 
    • Have the ISSFBA form filled out by current teacher and returned to the Admissions Office
    • Request transcripts from your previous school for 2021/22 school year and first semester of 2022/23 school year
    *Some of our admissions steps traditionally take place on campus, but are virtually scheduled for now. Once we're able to return on campus, we'll keep you posted about any changes in our admission process. Thank you for your understanding.

Acceptance and Enrollment

Acceptance notifications will be sent to parents by email on Thursday March 9, 2023 (Preschool) and on Thursday March 16, 2023 (Kindergarten - Grade 8).

To finalize enrollment, once accepted at Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley, families must return their electronically signed enrollment agreements along with a 10% deposit of the annual tuition; before Thursday, March 23, 2023.

Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley

Elementary School Campus

All Are Welcome! (Anti-Discriminatory Policy)

Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley does not exclude from participation in, deny the benefits of, or subject any individual to discrimination on the basis of race, color, and national origin. This policy applies to all programs, services, and facilities, including applications, admissions, and employment.