Admissions

Applying

We are now accepting applications for the 2025-26 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!

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  • 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 House (Saturday)
    Preschool and Elementary
    November 23, 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.

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  • 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 virtual family meeting 
  • 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 meeting on campus
    • Fill out the ISSFBA form and return it to the Admission Office
    • Participate in a group observation session on Saturday March 1st, 2025
  • 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 meeting
    • 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 2022/23, 2023/2024 school years and first semester of 2024/25 school year
  • 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 2022/23, 2023/2024 school years and first semester of 2024/25 school year

Acceptance and Enrollment

Acceptance notifications will be sent to parents by email on Monday March 5, 2025 (Preschool) and on Thursday March 20, 2025 (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; within 10 days.

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