Compare International Schools in Charleston, United states

Three campuses in North Charleston, South Carolina. Early Childhood (2yo-5K) is on the Friendship Baptist Campus, 5032 Lackawanna Blvd, North Charleston, SC 29405. Elementary is on the Holmes Avenue Campus, 4602 Durant Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405. Upper School is on the Centerpoint Campus, 4901 Centerpoint Dr, North Charleston, SC 29418.

Early Childhood (2yo-5K); Elementary (Grades 1-5); Upper School (Grades 6-11).

Christ-centered intercultural language-immersion education.

Spanish language support is available with associated costs.

Baptist (Christian).

Full-day program with occasional early-release days at 12:45 PM.

CBA bus used for field trips; transportation may also be provided by chaperones' personal vehicles.

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.

The school provides a Christ-centered, intercultural, language-immersion-based education for students aged 2 through high school. Elementary emphasizes mastery of core subjects while achieving high-level fluency in Spanish through a Christ-centered, project-based model. Early Childhood provides a Christ-centered, play-based, language-immersion education. Upper School focuses on bilingual leadership, currently serving grades 6–11 with expansion toward 12th grade. Spanish immersion is central to the curriculum.

The school emphasizes Christ-centered character formation and intercultural understanding as part of its learning model, with a project-based, language-immersion approach that aims to develop empathy and leadership alongside academics.

01 Inquire. Fill out the Charleston Bilingual Academy Inquiry form. There is no charge to fill out this form and no commitment to enroll. This starts the enrollment process for families to learn about CBA and plan next steps. 02 Interview & Tour. After submitting the Inquiry form, an email invitation is sent to schedule an interview and tour with the Head of School. The Main Tour starts at the Main Campus, with separate tours for Early Childhood at the FBC Campus, Elementary at Holmes Avenue Campus, and Upper School at Centerpoint Church Campus. 03 Apply. After your tour, the admissions office invites you to submit a formal Application form. To complete the packet, provide school references and records; if applicable, provide a report documenting your student's performance (academic and behavior) along with the parents' good standing with prior schools; complete the Post-Tour Questionnaire within 2 business days; submit the application fee via FACTS Management (EC: $30, Grades 1-5: $50, Grades 6-10: $75). 04 Review & Status. The admissions committee reviews the application packet and contacts families with next steps. All families are notified of status regardless of the decision. 05 Enrollment. If accepted, a student's spot is reserved for 2 business days. Enrollment is completed via the FACTS family portal: submit student records and birth certificate; submit SC-DHEC immunization or exemption forms; review the Parent-Student Handbook and pay the non-refundable down payment. 06 Shadow Days & Wait Pools. Shadow days are required for students in Grade 2 and above. Wait pools do not carry over to the next year.

SC ESTF Program Education Scholarship Trust Fund: Eligible families may receive $7,600 per year per child for 5K through 10th Grade (expanding annually). Visit Palmetto NavigatEd for details.

Wait Pools: Wait pools do not carry over to the next year.

Downtown Charleston, SC. Historic campus with oak-canopied grounds.

Pre-K (co-ed) through Grade 12 (all-girls).

An independent all-girls school (co-educational Pre-K).

Independent school.

Learning Spiral: a continuum of interwoven, spiraling academic mastery. Thoughtful, developmentally appropriate approach.

$7.7 million in academic scholarships garnered by 160 graduates over three years.

$7.7M in scholarships across 160 graduates.

Rolling admissions. Tours, enquiries, and application available. Separate pathways for Early Education, Lower, Intermediate, and Upper Schools.