United States, Charleston
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S.T.E.M. Club serves Grades 2–4 and meets on Thursdays, offering hands-on science and technology projects to foster inquiry and problem-solving. It emphasizes experiential learning and collaboration in STEM topics.
Art Club serves Grades 1–6 and meets on Thursdays, exploring different mediums and techniques. A supply fee of $40 applies and a monthly fee of $35 is charged.
Mandarin Club serves Grades 1–8 and meets Mondays and Wednesdays, providing conversational immersion and culture with Claire Li. The club costs $70 per month.
Athletic programs include Karate (All Year) for ages 4–15, with schedule Tue–Thu 12:45pm–1:30pm and a market-rate price range; Volleyball (Ages 5+; females) on Wednesdays, $33/month; Flag Football (Grades 1–3 spring; 4–8 fall) on Wednesdays, $33/month; Wrestling (Grades 4–8) on Wednesdays, $33/month; Soccer (Ages 3+) with varying days, $30/month; Basketball (Grades 1–3 in fall; 4–8 in spring) on Wednesdays, $33/month.
Upper School features Bilingual Leadership, developing independent learners prepared for world-class universities; it currently serves grades 6–11 and expands annually through 12th grade.
Sports and clubs promote physical fitness, teamwork, and personal development. Activities include Karate, Volleyball, Flag Football, Wrestling, Soccer, and Basketball, with year‑round or seasonal offerings and varying registration fees.
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.