Nicaragua Christian Academy Nejapa

Nicaragua, Managua

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The school at a glance

Instructs in Spanish

Fees $1,620 - 1,800

Ages Not listed

Pupil numbers 540

Type Co-educational

Opened 2005

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum

Taught languages English

Typical class size 20

Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages

Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service

Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School

Introduction

Nicaragua Christian Academy Nejapa is a faith‑based, nonprofit school serving preschool through 11th grade on a two‑hectare campus five kilometers outside southwestern limits of Managua. The school uses a MINED‑based curriculum with Biblical worldview integration, taught primarily in Spanish, with daily English instruction for grades 5–11. In elementary, language and literature, Bible, mathematics, science, and social studies are taught in Spanish, while weekly ECA, computing, and library classes support broader skills. The secondary program blends MINED standards with biblical integration and uses textbooks from Pearson, Santillana, Susaeta, and McGraw Hill; English offerings include Focus on Grammar, Open Mind, and an upper‑level academic English course. Vocational classes are offered, and projects are technology‑driven. The campus includes outdoor spaces, a covered sports facility, and green areas. Inclusive education is supported through a Treasures of God partnership, and the school is in final stages of ACSI accreditation. Families are actively involved in school life.

nejapa.nca.edu.ni

KM 9 Carretera Vieja a León, del cementerio de Nejapa 1 km al norte y 300 mts abajo, Managua, Nicaragua

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The Essentials

Location

Located in Nejapa, Managua, Nicaragua; it is the first sister school of NCA International. Address: Km 9 Carretera Vieja a León, 1 km north of the Nejapa Cemetery, 300 m down.

Stages

Preschool, primary, and secondary education; instruction is in Spanish.

Type

Evangelical, interdenominational, nonprofit.

Country affiliation

Nicaragua

Religious affiliation

Evangelical and interdenominational

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Fees

Application / Entrance Fees

- Entrance fee (Bono de Entrada): USD 500 (one-time charge for every new student). This fee may be paid in full at enrollment or in up to 12 monthly installments during the first year; it must be fully paid if the student withdraws.

- Annual registration fee (Matrícula): USD 220 per student each year. This registration fee covers purchases of some didactic materials and school accident insurance and is non‑refundable.

Tuition fees by year group (monthly and annual totals)

- Pre‑school: USD 135 per month — equivalent to USD 1,620 per year (monthly tuition is billed as part of the annual program cost split into 12 payments).

- Primary (Grades 1–6): USD 137 per month — equivalent to USD 1,644 per year.

- Secondary (Grades 7–11): USD 150 per month — equivalent to USD 1,800 per year.

Other recurring or one‑off fees

- Technology fee: USD 10 per month (charged over 12 monthly payments; USD 120 per year).

- Extracurricular sports fee (optional): USD 40 per year (single annual payment).

- Psychopedagogical services (where applicable): USD 20 per month for families who receive services from the school's psychopedagogical department.

- Promotion/graduation fees (when applicable): Graduation (Grade 11) USD 20 per month charge listed for promotion handling; Promotion for Grade 6 and Kindergarten USD 7 (monthly promotional charge listed).

Transport (school bus) fees and schedule

- Transport is contracted through the school's transport program and billed in 10 monthly installments (February through November). Typical monthly rates (per child) are:
- Round trip (first child): USD 70 per month (USD 700 per year for the first child).
- Round trip (second child): USD 65 per month (USD 650 per year).
- Round trip (third child): USD 60 per month (USD 600 per year).
- One‑way rates and occasional/route surcharges are published by the school (example one‑way first child USD 49 per month and small surcharges for extra routes or two addresses).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition and technology fees are treated as an annual program cost and are divided into 12 monthly payments (January–December). Transport is billed in 10 monthly payments (February–November).

- The tuition must be paid within the first 15 days of each month. Payments more than 15 days late incur an automatic 5% late charge; the 5% penalty is applied for each month the payment remains overdue.

- Consequences for non‑payment include withholding exam reports, bulletins, transcripts, blocking access to the parent/student portal, delaying promotion or diplomas, and suspension of class attendance when arrears exceed 90 days. Repeated defaults may affect re‑enrollment.

- For re‑enrollment reservation: a partial payment practice is stated (example: USD 100 deposit due by a specified date with the remaining USD 120 paid in January to complete the USD 220 registration).

- The entrance fee may be paid at enrollment or in 12 monthly installments during the first year; it must be fully paid before withdrawal documentation is released.

- Returned checks incur a USD 10 administrative charge plus any bank charges. All unpaid balances must be cleared to receive student records or final grades.

Discounts and sibling policy

- Semester payment discount: 2% discount for semester payment.

- Annual payment discount: 5% discount for payment for the year.

- Sibling discount: 10% discount on tuition for the second child and subsequent children. (No discount on registration or technology fees.)

Refunds / cancellation

- Payments are non‑refundable. The registration fee (Matrícula) is non‑refundable. The entrance fee (Bono de Entrada) is required and must be paid in full; it is non‑refundable and must be settled for release of withdrawal documentation. Specific policies require payment of certain months depending on when a student withdraws (for example, January and December conditions tied to semester attendance).

Boarding / accommodation

- There are no boarding or resident student services listed for NCA Nejapa; the school operates as a day school.

Uniforms and school materials

- Students are required to wear the school uniform. The annual registration fee covers purchases of some didactic materials, but specific uniform item prices are not listed in the Nejapa fee documents. Parents should anticipate additional one‑time costs for uniforms, textbooks, and supplies beyond the fees listed above.

Fee payment options (how payments are processed and practical notes)

- The school accepts payments through its administrative/cashier office (on‑site payments) and accepts checks (a USD 10 charge plus bank charges applies to returned checks). Specific published fee materials do not list a comprehensive menu of electronic payment options (credit card, online transfer) in the Nejapa fee documents; parents are required to follow the school's payment instructions and contract terms at enrollment.

Summary of key amounts (USD)

- Entrance fee (new student): USD 500 (one‑time).
- Annual registration (Matrícula): USD 220 (per year).
- Tuition (monthly / annual): Pre‑school USD 135 / USD 1,620; Primary USD 137 / USD 1,644; Secondary USD 150 / USD 1,800.
- Technology: USD 10/month (USD 120/year).
- Optional sports: USD 40/year.
- Psychopedagogical services (where applicable): USD 20/month.
- Transport (example first‑child round trip): USD 70/month (10 payments = USD 700/year).

Academics

Curriculum

NCA Nejapa uses a comprehensive MINED-based curriculum with Biblical worldview integration across all grade levels. Textbooks include Santillana, Nacho Nicaragaense, and Rf3ger Matus. In Elementary, Language and Literature (composition, grammar, writing, reading, dictation, and vocabulary), Bible, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies are taught in Spanish, with daily English, Physical Education twice weekly, and weekly ECA, Computing, and Library classes. For English, Elementary uses Next Stop Macmillan for grades 1-4 and Focus on Grammar by Pearson for grades 5-6. In Secondary, the curriculum blends the MINED framework with Biblical worldview integration, using textbooks from Pearson Education, Santillana, Susaeta, and McGraw Hill; the English program includes Focus on Grammar, Open Mind, and an upper-level academic English course. Vocational classes are offered for two hours per week, with technology-integrated core projects and daily English instruction by level.

Higher Education Progression

Through our college preparatory program, we provide students with the skills necessary to continue their education at the university level, preparing them for higher education in Central America.

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Admissions

NCA Nejapa welcomes you. The school is the first sister school of NCA International. The school is committed to serving God by providing His children with an education firmly rooted in God's truth and in academic excellence. Nicaragua Christian Academy partners with Christian parents in forming active disciples of Jesus Christ, equipped to impact society through the development of their spiritual discernment, moral courage and academic excellence. The primary and intentional ministry of NCA Nejapa is to provide a Christian education for the children of Christian Nicaraguan families. We desire to equip Nicaraguans for future positions of leadership to impact their country and the nations for Christ. The program of study follows the Ministry of Education approved school calendar year (February to November) and provides a MINED accredited Spanish-language education that prepares students to enter institutions of higher learning in Central America. Nicaragua Christian Academy (NCA) schools are evangelical, inter-denominational, non-profit preschool, elementary, and secondary educational institutions.

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FAQs

Where is Nicaragua Christian Academy Nejapa located and what age range does it serve?

Nicaragua Christian Academy Nejapa is located in Nejapa, Managua, Nicaragua, at Km 9 Carretera Vieja a León, 1 km north of the Nejapa Cemetery, about 300 meters down. It serves preschool through 11th grade, starting from age 3 in preschool. The school is co-educational and operates as a day school.

What curriculum and language of instruction does NCA Nejapa use across levels?

The school uses a MINED-based curriculum with a Biblical worldview integration. In Elementary, core subjects are taught in Spanish with daily English; in Secondary, the program blends MINED with biblical worldview and uses English-language materials. The language of instruction is Spanish.

Is NCA Nejapa a boarding school?

No. NCA Nejapa operates as a day school with no boarding or resident student services listed.

What are the main fees I should expect when enrolling a child at NCA Nejapa?

Key fees include a one-time entrance fee of USD 500, an annual registration fee of USD 220, and tuition by level (Pre-school USD 1,620 per year, Primary USD 1,644 per year, Secondary USD 1,800 per year). There is also a USD 120 yearly technology fee, optional USD 40 per year for extracurricular sports, and optional psychopedagogical services at USD 20 per month.

How are tuition and other charges billed, and what are the payment terms?

Tuition and the technology fee are billed as an annual program cost in 12 monthly installments, while transport is billed in 10 monthly installments (February–November). A 5% late charge applies after 15 days of late payment, and persistent arrears can affect reports, transcripts, and re-enrollment.

Are there scholarships or waitlists for NCA Nejapa?

Scholarships are not listed in the information provided, and there is no information available about a waitlist for NCA Nejapa.

What academic programs and English language offerings exist at NCA Nejapa?

In Elementary, English is taught alongside Spanish-language subjects using Next Stop Macmillan (grades 1–4) and Focus on Grammar (grades 5–6). In Secondary, English includes Focus on Grammar, Open Mind, and an upper-level academic English course. There are two hours per week of vocational classes and daily English instruction by level.

Does NCA Nejapa have a college preparatory program and what does it prepare students for?

Yes, NCA Nejapa offers a college preparatory program that provides students with the skills necessary to continue their education at university level, preparing them for higher education in Central America.

Are vocational or career-oriented classes offered at NCA Nejapa?

Yes. Vocational classes are offered for two hours per week, and the school hosts a Vocational Fair where students demonstrate skills in areas such as cooking, sewing, art, music, carpentry, metals, and mechanics.

What is the campus like and where is it located physically?

The campus sits on two hectares, located about five kilometers outside the southwestern limits of Managua, and features multiple buildings, trees, and green spaces for learning and recreation.

What facilities exist to support academics and activities (libraries, sports, etc.)?

Facilities include a covered sports facility (cancha entechada), outdoor spaces for recreation, a vocational center established in 2010 for trades like mechanics and sewing, and a library with computing and arts integration to support a broad curriculum.

Is NCA Nejapa accredited or in the process of accreditation?

NCA Nejapa offers MINED-accredited education in Spanish and is in the final stages of accreditation with the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).

What extracurricular activities and clubs are available at NCA Nejapa?

Extracurricular life includes arts and creativity events, Book Day celebrations, daily English for older grades, a Vocational Fair, and regular ECA activities. There are opportunities to participate in sports and other clubs as part of the school program.

How does NCA Nejapa foster leadership and student development?

Daily devotions, weekly chapels, and teacher-guided small-group discipleship form spiritual leadership. The Vocational Fair showcases student leadership in practical skills, and parents/community members participate in leadership-oriented activities.

What community service or service-learning activities are part of the program?

Book Day involves donating books to the library and inviting a reader to engage with students, and there is an older student mentoring program linking 6th and 11th graders with younger students to promote service and mentoring.

What wellbeing and inclusion support is available for students?

The school supports inclusive education through a partnership with Treasures of God to assist students with physical or learning differences, alongside a framework of daily devotions and chapels for spiritual wellbeing.

Are there specific SEN or EAL programs at NCA Nejapa?

The information notes inclusive education support via Treasures of God, but does not specify separate SEN or EAL programs beyond that partnership.

Is there a school uniform and what does it consist of?

Yes, uniforms are required. The standard uniform includes a polo shirt with the school crest, blue bottoms, and a belt (black or brown). Girls may wear knee-length skirts or pants; shorts are allowed for levels I through 6, and there is a separate PE uniform for physical education.

How can families participate in school governance and school events?

NCA Nejapa is governed by a seven-member board elected by the General Assembly of Missionary Parents. Families can participate through regular meetings, coordinator roles, and parent seminars, and the school network encourages active family involvement.

Are there any house systems or notable campus traditions at NCA Nejapa?

There is no mention of a house system in the information provided, but cultural events such as Book Day, Art and Creativity activities, and the Vocational Fair are regular traditions.

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