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.

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.

2024-2025 School Year Rates (2025-2026 can be found here)
Drop-in rate $12/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 use the Homeroom 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

Lunch Service

Introducing School Foodies: A Fresh Approach to School Lunches

EB is once again partnering with SchoolFoodies for our hot lunch program, available on both campuses. Sign up to receive hot lunches at school by following the instructions below, or use this this guide.

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.




Contact Information:

Monique Harris
Director of Enrichment and Athletics
mharris@eb.org
(510) 679-7043

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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, nationality, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or religion. This policy applies to all programs, services, and facilities, including applications, admissions, and employment.