At a Glance

Who We Are

  • A multi-lingual immersion International Baccalaureate (IB) World School offering preschool through high school programs

  • An international multi-language track high school program open to all students in grades 9 through 12 regardless of German language ability
  • A highly qualified international faculty inspiring students and preparing them to continue their education at top-tier universities in the US and abroad

  • A vibrant and diverse community of students, teachers and families offering a unique international perspective

What We Offer

  • Exceptional preschool through high school education developing students' strengths across academic disciplines as well as critical thinking skills, social-emotional competencies, and artistic abilities

  • Small class sizes allowing our faculty to individually support and challenge each student to realize their full potential
  • An integrated curriculum based on proven German and International Baccalaureate (IB) curricula

  • Dual language German/English immersion from preschool through middle school

  • A spacious campus including large classrooms, bilingual libraries, dedicated music, art, and maker spaces, a science laboratory, an auditorium, athletic facilities, and ample play space

  • A competitive tuition structure and tuition assistance for eligible families


Our Academic Divisions

  • Preschool and Kindergarten blend early language and math concepts with social-emotional education, gross and fine motor activities, music and art exploration, and intercultural learning

  • Elementary School (grades 1-4) focuses on language and quantitative competencies, the arts, experimental science, and physical education

  • Middle School (grades 5-8) develops advanced academic skills and independence while supporting personal growth and development
  • The East Bay International High School (grades 9-12) offers an advanced academic program including AP courses and the dual language International Baccaulareate (IB) Diploma Programme

German and International

Our school community includes families from around the world. The majority of our families do not speak German at home. They choose EBGIS to give the gift of multilingualism to their children and to take advantage of our advanced German-based academic curriculum.

Our East Bay International High School (EBIHS) offers an advanced academic program combining AP courses with a full International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. Often called the "gold standard" in high school education, the IB Diploma is highly regarded by top universities in the US and around the world. High school students may elect to pursue a dual-language IB Diploma in German, French or Spanish language tracks.

Considering Germany’s influence in the fields of science, engineering, and business as well as literature, philosophy and the arts, it is clear that German language fluency opens the door to a world of opportunities.

EBGIS is an international school, not just a German school. We actively engage with an array of world cultures and create opportunities for our students to learn in a dynamic, multidimensional way with a truly global perspective.