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United States, Charleston
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Starting in Grade 1, uniforms are required; Boys (Gr. 1–12) wear light blue, navy, pencil yellow, or white shirts with khaki or navy bottoms, while Girls (Gr. 1–12) wear light blue, navy, pencil yellow, light purple, or white shirts with khaki or navy bottoms. Most uniform items can be purchased from Amazon (Children's Place or French Toast) unless noted 'School Office Only', and soft-soled tennis shoes are required daily (some items, including PE T-Shirts and Upper School hoodies, are sold through the School Office).
Lunch Bunch provides lunch for Early Childhood (2-4 years) at the Friendship Campus from 11:55 AM to 12:25 PM. The daily rate is $9, with monthly options (1 Day: $25; 2 Days: $40; 3 Days: $55; 4 Days: $70; 5 Days: $80). Space is limited.
Dr. Nathan Johnson is the founder; the school operates in partnership with parents.
Charleston Bilingual Academy is a Christ-centered, intercultural language-immersion school serving students from age 2 through high school. The Early Childhood program operates at the Friendship Baptist Campus on Lackawanna Boulevard, while the Elementary and Upper School programs are at the Holmes Avenue Campus. A new Centerpoint Campus is under development to house the Upper School with a main classroom building and collaborative spaces, and it includes athletics facilities as part of ongoing renovations. The curriculum centers on Spanish immersion and bilingual leadership, with elementary students mastering core subjects and attaining high-level fluency through project-based learning; the Early Childhood program emphasizes play-based, language-immersion education; and the Upper School focuses on preparing students for world-class universities. The school serves 400+ students from 30+ nations and has awarded over $2 million in scholarships. The mission is 'Inspiring World Changers' through Christ-centered, intercultural education in partnership with parents. The Centerpoint Campus is actively developing.
