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United States, Charleston
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Spanish and English are taught through the Spanish/English Immersion track for Grades 1-10. Mandarin and Spanish are taught through the Mandarin/Spanish Immersion track for Grades 2-5 and 7-8. Ages served range from Early Childhood (2 years old) through High School. The curriculum uses project-based learning that integrates Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies.
Spanish/English immersion is offered for Grades 1-10. Mandarin/Spanish immersion is offered for Grades 2-5 and 7-8. Mathematics is taught in Spanish until Pre-Algebra, then transitions to English. A homeschool/hybrid immersion option with limited Spanish (Grades 1-10) and Mandarin immersion (Grades 2-5, 7-8) is available.
Language Tracks include Spanish/English Immersion (Gr. 1-10) and Mandarin/Spanish Immersion (Gr. 2-5, 7-8). Curriculum uses projects that integrate Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies according to Common Core standards. Mathematics is taught in Spanish until Pre-Algebra and then in English. A homeschool/Hybrid option provides limited immersion in Spanish (Gr. 1-10) and Mandarin (Gr. 2-5, 7-8).
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.
