Advertisement
Oakland, CA
Escuela Bilingue Internacional
|
Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. |
 |
Review this preschool |
neighborhood: Rockridge / Temescal · Telephone: (510) 653-3324 · Website: http://www.ebinternacional.org
General Approach to Learning
| Play-based | |
 |
Play-based with some structure |
| Predominantly teacher-led instruction | |
| Montessori | |
| Waldorf | |
| Co-op | |
| Reggio-Emilia |
source:
Social Skills & Work Habits
| OVERALL RATING (5.0) |
|
| This school has increased my child's: | |
|---|---|
| Ability to listen and follow directions |
|
| Ability to sit still for longer periods of time |
|
| Ability to be a part of a group of children |
|
| Self-sufficiency and independence |
|
| Awareness of others’ feelings |
|
| Cooperation with other children |
|
source:
Curriculum and Teaching Approach
| PLAY-BASED | PLAY-BASED WITH SOME STRUCTURE | MOSTLY TEACHER LED | NOT FORMALLY IN CURRICULUM | CONDUCIVE ENVIRONMENT | ||
| Language | Yes | |||||
| Oral language | - | - | - | - | n/a | |
| Nursery rhymes, poems, songs | - | - |
|
- | n/a | |
| Storybook reading | - | - |
|
- | n/a | |
| Emerging literacy skills | - | - | - | - | n/a | |
| Cognitive Development | n/a | |||||
| Math and number sense | - | - | - | - | ||
| Time & space | - | - | - | - | ||
| Sci. reasoning/physical world | - | - | - | - | ||
| Music | - | - |
|
- | ||
| Visual arts | - | - | - | - | ||
| Physical activity | - | - | - | - | ||
| Other subjects taught | Curriculum Escuela Bilingue Internacional (EBI) is an independent co-educational day school in the East Bay of the San Francisco Bay Area. EBI offers a Spanish-English dual language program, extending from pre-K through 8th grade. Students at EBI will become fully literate in Spanish and English, and will develop conversational skills in a third language. EBI is committed to maintaining high standards for all its students, in all areas of education. We believe that when learning is stimulating, fun and developmentally appropriate, children gain the motivation to become self-directed, life-long learners. EBI will implement the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP). Developed by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), these are internationally-recognized pedagogical programs. Students will be prepared to enter any high school and to attain the International Baccalaureate Degree honored by universities around the world. The PYP and MYP programs focus on the development of the whole child and view academic, emotional, physical and social growth as interdependent, equally important aspects of primary education. They promote the active construction of knowledge through concept-driven inquiry, striking a balance between a transdisciplinary program of inquiry and traditional disciplines. They aim to promote international-mindedness by emphasizing key questions derived from the concepts that underlie the entire curriculum. Finally, EBI believes that aesthetic ability and appreciation are essential elements of a well-rounded education, and therefore will make music and the visual and performing arts central aspects of the curriculum. Benefits of a Bilingual Education EBI will prepare future generations for leadership in a world where being bilingual is no longer a luxury, but rather a prerequisite for success. As countless studies on bilingualism and bilingual education demonstrate, children's cognitive development is greatly enhanced by the acquisition of more than one language. Research has shown that bilingual students benefit from enhanced cognitive brain functions, cognitive flexibility, problem solving skills, academic achievement, and creativity. As students from Asia, Africa, South America and Europe have known for decades, bilingualism is a readily attainable and fundamentally invaluable skill. Learning a second language at an early age, - Has a positive effect on intellectual growth. - Enriches and enhances a child's mental development. - Leaves students with more flexibility in thinking, greater sensitivity to language, and a better ear for listening. - Improves a child's understanding of his or her native language. - Gives a child the ability to communicate with people s/he would otherwise not have the chance to know. - Opens the door to other cultures and helps a child understand and appreciate people from other countries. - Gives a student a head start in language requirements for college. - Increases job opportunities in many careers where knowing another language is a real asset. - Center for Applied Linguistics 'Given the astonishingly positive research data on the benefits of an immersion education, one wonders why there aren't more parents demanding this option in their own school districts.' - ACIE NEWSLETTER Dec. 1999 vol 3, no 1 by Kimerly Miller, University of Minnesota Will my child fall behind children in English only schools? Absolutely not! Evaluations of bilingual programs for both majority and minority students consistently show that students instructed for all or part of the day through a minority language experience no long-term academic retardation in the majority language (Appel and Muysken, 1987; Cummins and Swain, 1986; Krashen and Biber, 1988). EBI's bilingual model Preschool: 100% Spanish immersion Kindergarten and first grade: 1 hour of English language instruction 2nd grade: 2 hours of English language instruction 3rd grade and up: 50% English 50% Spanish Extended care available: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm | n/a | ||||
source:
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
It is play-based with structure in areas like science, art projects, and music (there is a dedicated music teacher who comes to the school on a regular basis).
Advertisement
Being Savvy Today
SavvyPicks: A Few of Our Favorite Parenting Books
Jan
8
Thu
Being the parent of a small child is nothing if not perplexing and ever challenging. Just when you think you've got the routine down, that little one decides to grow and change and test you -- so you need some new tricks, fast! Where do
Now in BeingSavvy, Oakland
Room to Run: Codornices Park
Location: Codornices Park , 1201 Euclid Ave, Berkeley (between Eunice and Bay View Place) (Tip: the locals call it CORD-on-ee-sis, instead of CO-DORN-ee-sis) The main sports field at Codornices is a large expanse, much of it far from the street. It's a great place to bring a
Montessori? Waldorf? Play-based?
What school type is right for your child? Is one model better than another? What does the research say?
View an example from the Savvy Source guide to learn more.
Today's “Preschool’s Out” Activity
Jan
8
Thu
At some point, all little boys (and some girls) become obsessed with trucks and "crashing." My son (read more)
| Comment (1) |  |
Take Our Expert Quiz
how is your toddler or preschooler progressing developmentally?
This Week's Poll
Off the Beaten Path
Plan fun activities to do in:
Advertisement