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| Number of students |
368 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
20 |
| Most common nationality |
North America - United States |
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
No |
| Native English and Spanish speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Spanish |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Mandarin |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
EBI strives to be at the forefront of introducing digital tools and technological advances in the classroom. At the same time, we educate our students in media literacy and the best use of new technologies. Our inquiry based programme supports our students in constructing their own understanding of a topic through research, and this skill is especially helpful in navigating the Internet and searching online databases. We inspire our students to be future innovators who are both thoughtful and creative. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes. EBI has successfully navigated this past year with distance learning. At EBI, we believe that the ideal teaching and learning environment is one in which students and teachers are able to interact with each other in person. Likewise, we also know that it is crucial that we create campus environments that address the health and safety concerns of our community members. Our Plan to Return to Campus has been thoughtfully developed by the COVID-19 Response Team to provide a roadmap that will enable us to accomplish both. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Lower School: one week. Middle School: varies by subject. |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment and interview |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Students take a placement exam with teachers to determine fluency, literacy and math skills in both Spanish and English. For the Middle School, a student interview is also included. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Applications for both admission and tuition assistance are due on January 15. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, we offer rolling admission on a space available basis. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Yearly standardized testing (ERB) |
| Results in these examinations |
Not available |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| School bus service available |
No |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
We have a Student Success Team that focuses on supporting the whole child. It comprises our Director of Student Wellbeing, SEL and DEI, the Dean of Students, and the Director of Student Learning. They collaborate with Principals and Teachers to address socio-emotional and learning needs of our students through personalized plans and classroom adjustments. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Differentiated learning. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| School start time |
The school day for Pre-Kinder is from 8:45 a.m. - 3 p.m., for the Lower School is from 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., and for Middle School is from 8:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Extended day packages are available from 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| School finish time |
The school day for Pre-Kinder is from 8:45 a.m. - 3 p.m., for the Lower School is from 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., and for Middle School is from 8:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Extended day packages are available from 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Extended day packages are available from 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| School provided lunches |
No |
| Sports activities included |
Physical Education from Kinder to 8th. Our Pre-Kinder program offers yoga and dance. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Grass field and gymnasium |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
In the Middle School, we offer co-ed soccer, ultimate frisbee, track and field, cross country, girls’ basketball, girls’ volleyball, boys’ basketball. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Escuela Bilingue Inernacional is an independent Spanish-English bilingual school with students from preschool through 8th grade. EBI is an authorized IB World School. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
EBI provides an excellent Spanish-English bilingual education based on the highest international academic standards in an environment that thrives on diversity, fosters global citizenship, and develops the character necessary to recognize cultural uniqueness as the touchstone of our common humanity. |