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Creation Village Preparatory School

United States, Celebration

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees $12,750 - 14,500
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2013
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme)
Taught languages English, Spanish
Strengths Performing Arts, Languages, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Creation Village World School, IB World School, is located at 599 Celebration Place, Celebration, Florida 34747. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Preschool–Grade 5, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grades 6–10, and the Career-related Programme (CP) for Grades 11–12, guiding students from ages 3 through 18. A key feature is the CREATION Life framework, which integrates Biblical spirituality with IB learning, daily worship, and chapel programs. The campus is a living classroom, with Farm & Garden and outdoor spaces that support sustainability and inquiry. The school runs a six-house system, with Houses named Endurance, Courage, Friendships, Innovation, Creativity, and Resilience, encouraging mentoring and reflection. Language learning includes formal English and Spanish education. CVWS holds authorizations from FCIS, WASC, and IB World School, and offers competitive athletics and arts as part of Village Life. Facilities support design, service, and leadership through trips and clubs overall.

599 Celebration Place, Celebration, FL 34747, United States

The Essentials

Creation Village Preparatory School has instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
Celebration, Florida, United States. The campus is at 599 Celebration Place, Celebration, FL 34747. For admissions, contact (407) 900-7708 or admissions@creationvillage.com.

Stages
Preschool through 12th Grade. Preschool, Prekindergarten (VPK), and Kindergarten are offered on campus, and Upper School serves grades 9–12.

Religious affiliation
Christian

School day structure
Day structure varies by program. Drop-off times are 8:00–9:00 for Preschool/PreK and 8:00–8:25 for Kindergarten–10th Grade. Dismissal is 3:30–3:45 (Mon–Thu) or 2:45–3:00 on Fridays, with extended care from 7:00–8:00 before school and 3:30–6:00 after school (4:00–6:00 for PreK3/PreK4).
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms are provided through Uniform Outfitters. Dress Uniforms are required for Kindergarten through 11th Grade and are worn on Fridays and at designated events. Daily uniforms include navy bottoms for boys and navy or plaid bottoms for girls; tops are light blue for PYP (PreK–5th) and white for MYP/CP (6th–11th). PE uniforms are River Hawk shirt and shorts; all uniform items must be purchased from Uniform Outfitters.

Food Options
The Nutritional Bundle includes lunch and snacks and costs $1,000 per school year. The menu features a wide variety of selections with fresh fruit and vegetables and is updated seasonally.

House System
The school has a House system with six Houses: Endurance (Dermochelys), Courage (Concolor), Friendships (Shocoryl), Innovation (Mantasea), Creativity (Creativa), and Resilience (Salamandra). Each House has a color, an animal, a founding family, a biblical verse, a Head of House, and a Buddy Class.
Fees

Annual tuition at Creation Village Preparatory School ranges from USD 12,750 to USD 14,500 for 2026/27.

Tuition (annual, by year group)

- PreK3 – PreK4: USD 12,750.
- K – 5th Grade: USD 13,000.
- 6th – 8th Grade: USD 13,500.
- 9th – 10th Grade: USD 14,000.
- 11th – 12th Grade: USD 14,500.

Per-payment breakdown (examples based on offered billing schedules)

- Single payment (Option 1): full annual tuition due on July 1, 2026.
- PreK: USD 12,750; K–5: USD 13,000; 6–8: USD 13,500; 9–10: USD 14,000; 11–12: USD 14,500.

- Two-payment plan (Option 2): two equal payments due July 1, 2026 and December 1, 2026.
- PreK: USD 6,375 per payment; K–5: USD 6,500; 6–8: USD 6,750; 9–10: USD 7,000; 11–12: USD 7,250.

- Ten-month plan (Option 3): 10 equal monthly payments, first due August 1, 2026, then on the 1st of each month through May 1, 2027.
- PreK: USD 1,275 per month; K–5: USD 1,300; 6–8: USD 1,350; 9–10: USD 1,400; 11–12: USD 1,450.

Instructional Activity Fee (annual, by grade)

- PreK3 – PreK4: USD 350.
- K – 2nd Grade: USD 600.
- 3rd – 4th Grade: USD 750.
- 5th Grade: USD 850.
- 6th – 8th Grade: USD 950.
- 9th Grade: USD 1,000.
- 10th Grade: USD 1,150.
- 11th Grade: USD 1,250.
- 12th Grade: USD 1,500.

This fee covers textbooks/workbooks; standardized assessments (Renaissance, NWEA, ISA, PSAT, AP, IB); technology support; labs; day field trips; 4‑H; guest speakers; graduation and accreditation-related costs.

Application / enrollment / one-time fees

- Annual Enrollment Fee (per student): USD 250, non-refundable.
- One-time fee for new students: USD 100, non-refundable.

Athletics and co-curricular fees

- Annual Athletic Fee: USD 100 per sport, non-refundable for participating students.

Additional and optional costs

- Uniforms, school photos, yearbook, overnight trips, additional AP/IB exam fees, and other incidental charges: billed as incurred. Grades 6–12 require a student laptop for daily use.
- Lunch & Snack Package: USD 1,500 per academic year.
- Extended Activity Program:
- After School: USD 2,250 per academic year.
- Before School: USD 1,250 per academic year.
- Before and After School combined: USD 3,500 per academic year.
- As-needed care: contact the school's Parent Relations Team for arrangements.
- Summer Program (June–July 2027): USD 350 per week.

Boarding

- Boarding is not offered; there are no boarding fees.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Option 1 — Single payment: full tuition due July 1, 2026.
- Option 2 — Two payments: equal installments due July 1, 2026 and December 1, 2026.
- Option 3 — Ten-month plan: first payment due August 1, 2026; then monthly on the 1st through May 1, 2027. Finalsite processing fees apply depending on the selected payment plan.

Refund information

- Specific fees explicitly listed as non-refundable: Annual Enrollment Fee (USD 250), One-time New Student Fee (USD 100), and Annual Athletic Fee (USD 100 per sport). No general tuition refund policy is provided in the fee schedule.

Fee payment options / processing

- Payments are processed through the school's payment platform; Finalsite processing fees apply based on the selected payment plan. Accepted payment methods (credit card, ACH/bank transfer, check) are not specified in the fee schedule.

Summary of key cost items for a single student (examples)

- Example: K–5 student on the two-payment plan
- Annual tuition: USD 13,000 (USD 6,500 due July 1 and USD 6,500 due December 1). Instructional Activity Fee (K–2 band or appropriate grade band) billed separately (e.g., USD 600 for K–2). Annual Enrollment Fee USD 250 (non-refundable) if applicable. Additional optional costs as incurred.

- Example: 11th Grade student on the ten-month plan
- Monthly tuition payment: USD 1,450 per month (10 payments). Instructional Activity Fee USD 1,250 charged annually. Laptop requirement and potential AP/IB exam fees or other incidental charges apply.

Brief note on missing details found while compiling fees

- A general tuition refund policy and the school's explicit accepted payment methods are not specified in the published fee schedule; only the fees noted above are identified as non-refundable and Finalsite processing fees are noted as applicable.
Academics

Creation Village Preparatory School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Primary Years Programme (PYP) guides Preschool through 5th grade and emphasizes inquiry, service, and connections to the natural world. Middle Years Programme (MYP) guides 6th through 10th grade and uses eight IB subject groups to develop critical thinking and global perspectives, with 4-H projects integrated across PYP, MYP, and CP. Career-related Programme (CP) guides 11th grade and 12th grade, offering career-focused pathways within the IB framework. Upper School centers on MYP for Grades 9–10 and CP for Grades 11–12, with biblical integration, chapel, and spiritual development, and uses portfolios and project-based learning to document growth. The language policy provides formal Spanish language education in addition to English, aligning with the IB scope and sequence.

Higher Education Progression
University Partners include AdventHealth University (AHU), SUMAS (Switzerland), the University of Florida (UF), the University of South Florida (USF), and the World Academy of Sport (WAoS). These partnerships support pathways in health sciences, sustainability, business, environment, and leadership, and include dual-enrollment and certificate programs as part of IB Career-related Programme (CP) pathways.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Social and emotional learning is integrated across all programs. The school emphasizes emotional intelligence as part of Character-Based Education, using the IB Learner Profile and Yale's RULER framework to foster empathy, integrity, and resilience. Daily devotion and service experiences support relational growth and ethical decision-making. The CREATION Life pillars guide interactions and wellbeing, while enabling students to develop balanced, principled leadership.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through the CREATION Life model, aligned with IB learning. Rest promotes renewal and balance in daily life. The Outlook pillar encourages hopeful, joyful, and resilient attitudes rooted in Christ. Daily devotion and chapel anchor wellbeing in faith and service.
Parent Experience

History
Creation Village World School (CVWS) is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School offering the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Career-related Programme. It is located at 599 Celebration Place, Celebration, Florida 34747. The school uses a House system with six Houses; each House is associated with a founding family: Endurance (Des & Mary Lou Cummings), Courage (Don & Karen Harrison), Friendships (Hans & Cheryl Zwart), Innovation (James & Shasha Chen), Creativity (Tom & April Warling), and Resilience (John & Tarcy Lim). Houses begin each day with worship and reflection, and older students mentor younger ones through buddy classes. CVWS combines the CREATION Life pillars with the IB framework and pursues accreditation from FCIS, WASC, and IB World School Authorization.

Community
House worship and reflection anchor the daily rhythm, with Endurance, Courage, Friendship, Innovation, Creativity, and Resilience building belonging across ages. Houses rotate leading Chapel services and cultivate daily stewardship through our Farm & Garden and community engagement projects. The River Hawk serves as the school ambassador, symbolizing the diversity and shared purpose of the CVWS community. The Village Life framework integrates IB learning with a faith-based ethos and offers mission-based learning, design education, and year‑round camps and clubs that extend learning beyond the classroom.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus is designed as a living classroom where the environment serves as the third teacher. The Farm & Garden and outdoor learning areas support sustainability projects and hands-on exploration. Nature-inspired learning underpins daily life, inviting students to care for creation as part of their studies. The school is located in Celebration, Florida, at 599 Celebration Place. The IB continuum and the CREATION Life pillars guide learning on campus.

Sports Facilities
Athletics are an integral part of Village Life. Our student-athletes participate in a range of competitive and co-curricular sports beginning in elementary school and continuing through middle and high school. Basketball, Cheer Squad, Cross-Country, Flag Football, Golf, Track and Field, and Volleyball are offered. Athletics aligns with the IB Learner Profile and emphasizes balance, teamwork, and leadership.

Academic Facilities
The CREATION Life pillars guide learning across the IB continuum. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (Preschool–Grade 5), Middle Years Programme (Grades 6–10), and Career-related Programme (Grades 11–12). The Primary Years Programme emphasizes inquiry-based learning, transdisciplinary themes, and the development of IB Learner Profile attributes. The Career-related Programme integrates academic rigor with career pathways in health sciences, engineering, and design. Creation Village World School is authorized for PYP, MYP, and CP, ensuring a full IB continuum.

Extra Curricular Facilities
All-Year Camps & Clubs extend passions beyond the day. Trips, clubs, and service experiences are part of Village Life. Expeditions offer Primary Day Trips, Overnights, Middle School trips, and High School experiences, including international programs. Arts, music, and athletics opportunities are part of student life, fostering creativity, collaboration, and leadership. Student voice helps shape itineraries and reflection, building leadership through expeditions.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Creation Village World School provides an International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum across its grades. Primary Years Programme (PYP) serves PreK3 through 5th grade, Middle Years Programme (MYP) serves 6th through 10th grade, and the Career-related Programme (CP) serves 11th and 12th grade. The curriculum emphasizes inquiry, global contexts, and service learning, with Biblical integration guiding learning in all subjects. A broad network of university partners and career pathways supports students as they prepare for higher education and life after graduation.

Arts & Creative
Arts are integrated across the IB framework, with Performing Arts offered through IB coursework and enhanced by resident artists; students perform on campus and in external competitions. The Primary Years Programme includes Arts as a core subject, and students engage in visual and performing arts across the curriculum. The River Hawk Experience also weaves design education and clubs into learning, broadening opportunities for artistic expression.

Cultural & Language
English and Spanish are taught, with English and Spanish language education incorporated into the Primary Years Programme. Language Acquisition and other IB language study support cultural understanding and fluency across grades. The IB continuum connects language learning with inquiry and cross‑disciplinary study throughout the school's programs.

Social & Hobbies
The River Hawk Experience weaves trips, worship, design, athletics, clubs, and service into daily life, building leadership and community across Central Florida, the United States, and abroad. Village Life emphasizes Houses, buddy programs, and mentorship that connect students across age groups. All‑year camps and clubs extend students' interests beyond the classroom.

Community & Service
Service learning is embedded in daily life and village activities, with daily worship, house-based reflection, and community engagement projects that connect local needs with a global perspective. Mission trips and global citizenship projects provide real-world service experiences. Partnerships with organizations such as World Vision Ignite and AdventHealth broaden opportunities for experiential learning and service.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership is built into Village Life through House leadership programs and peer mentoring, with small class sizes supporting personalized attention. The Upper School emphasizes Personal and Professional Skills within the CP core and offers individualized pathways, internships, and mentorships. University partners and career pathways (including AdventHealth University, ASU, Berklee, Les Roches, SCAD, SUMAS, UF, USF, and others) support leadership development and future opportunities.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Well-being is central to the CVWS approach, combining academic rigor with spiritual formation and physical health. Daily worship and Chapel, together with the CREATION Life pillars, anchor daily rhythms and holistic development. Outdoor learning, a Farm & Garden, and a robust Athletics program (with sports such as basketball, cross‑country, golf, track and field, volleyball, and more) foster physical and mental health and character.
Languages

Language Provision
English and Spanish are taught. Students develop reading, writing, speaking, listening, and viewing skills in English and Spanish through authentic inquiry and communication. This language provision is embedded in the IB Primary Years Programme.

Bilingual Teaching
The school teaches in English and Spanish. Students develop reading, writing, speaking, listening, and viewing skills in both languages. Language learning is integrated with the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme.
Admissions

Admissions
Creation Village World School is a private world school in Central Florida. The Admissions Journey has three steps: Step 1 – Express Your Interest: Submit an online inquiry form, email, or call to start the process. Step 2 – Discover Our Village: Schedule a tour or virtual meeting with the admissions team; campus tours are offered Monday–Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Step 3 – Apply: Submit the online application form and supporting documents; after review, the admissions team will reach out with the next steps. Admission Requirements: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, space permitting. The school admits students regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin and does not discriminate in admissions, policies, or programs. The Application Process spans all grade levels and includes completing a Tour or Virtual Visit, submitting the Application, Teacher Recommendations, and Report Cards; Admission Testing (NWEA MAP) for eligible grades; an Experience Day and Family Interview; and a meeting with the Head of Programme.
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