Classes

CBA classes incorporate powerimmersion strategies, where instruction and strategic play time in Mandarin or Spanish-speaking environments are led by highly qualified, native-speaking teachers. Class activities alternate between free and structured play time that include games, sports, art, music, literacy, math and Bible lessons.
 

Students in CBA’s Early Childhood Education classes are introduced to beautiful glimpses of Latin-based culture in playing games, listening to fables, singing and making crafts. This time is completely set in Spanish, which is distinct from schools that only offer foreign language classes, because research is clear that children effectively learn a second language in an immersion environment.  

Students in Kindergarten through 9th grade study Spanish Language Arts and Math according to fun Social Studies and Science themes completely immersed in Spanish. 

Elementary and upper school students also participate in an English Language Arts program taught through project-based learning. CBA has crafted our curriculum through adapting Common Core standards and ACTFL language proficiency standards along with Linguafolio Jr. styled assessment techniques.

OVERVIEW

As an overview,  CBA opened its doors in December 2014, started its kindergarten program in 2016, and has added a grade every year, with plans to launch 9th grade in the fall of 2025.   

For the 25-26 school year:

  • The full-day Spanish/English immersion program is Monday-Friday for grades 1-5 (elementary school, 8:15-3:15) and grades 6-9 (upper school, 8:15-3:30).
  • CBA has 2 sections of grades 1-6 and one section each of grades 7-9.  Each section attends Spanish for part of the day (language arts, math, science) and English for the other part of the day, and the sections switch to the other language after lunch.  CBA elementary and upper school students also have PE and chapel.

 

Families interested in enrolling their child at CBA can find more information about enrollment, tuition, and the FACTS financial assistance program on the CBA website admissions page and School Profile page.  

Please visit the Afterschool Activities pages for classes offered outside of the regular school day.

 

Early Childhood Education (ages 2-4)

CBA’s in-person Spanish immersion Early Childhood Education (EC) program is for 2- to 4-year-olds (Pre-K).

Two- and three-year-olds may attend 2, 3, or 5 days a week. Four-year-old students may attend 3 or 5 days a week.

The EC day is from 8:30am-11:55pm, with an optional Lunch Bunch from 11:55am-12:25pm for an additional cost.

Licensing requirements are reviewed regularly. In accordance with DSS regulations, CBA’s “faith-based” EC program operates 4 hours daily, and CBA is exempt from DSS supervision.

Click here to view 2025-26 Tuition and Fees.

 

Kindergarten (must be 5 years old on September 1)

Our Spanish immersion Kindergarten program is 5 days a week from 8:15am – 12:45pm. 

Click here to view 2025-26 Tuition and Fees.

CBA also offers a Kindergarten afternoon program from 12:45-3:15pm.  

 

For the 25-26 school year, CBA will also offer half-day morning Mandarin Kindergarten (5yo) from 8:15am-12:45pm. Space is limited.  These students may join the afternoon Spanish program from 12:45pm-3:15pm.  

For the 26-27 school year, Kindergarten, elementary, and middle school Mandarin ARE NOT guaranteed. CBA currently plans to continue to offer the afternoon Mandarin Club for grades 1-4.

 

Full-Time Elementary (Grades 1-5) and Upper School (Grades 6-9) for the 25-26 School Year

Students spend two thirds of their day immersed in Spanish through the study of Mathematics, Spanish Language Arts, and Specials. Students spend one third of their day in English Language Arts (phonics, reading, grammar, speaking, listening). 

For the 25-26 school year, CBA will have a full-day MANDARIN cohort for grades 2-3 and grades 5-6  from 8:15am-3:15pm. Students attend classes in Spanish in the morning or afternoon and Mandarin during the other part of the school day.  These families commit to learning English on their own (at grade-level).  

  • Separately, CBA will again offer the after school Mandarin Club that meets from 3:30-4:30pm two to three days/week to interested students in grades 1-4.  Registration will open in mid to late June.

For the 26-27 school year, Kindergarten, elementary, and upper school Mandarin ARE NOT guaranteed. CBA currently plans to continue to offer the afternoon Mandarin Club for grades 1-4.

CBA Bridge Program – Students in the CBA Bridge program, which was started in the 24-25 school year, will study intensive Spanish immersion for beginners before being fully immersed into the CBA elementary/upper school program. Space is limited and families can discuss in detail with the Headmaster and Principals on the school tour.

Click here to view 2025-26 Tuition and Fees.

 

Homeschool/Hybrid Options

Homeschool students may enroll in a half-day option. Students who do not attend the whole school day will need to join a homeschool network.  Families interested in this option should complete the admissions process, including a school tour.

Click here to view 2025-26 Tuition and Fees.

 

Tutoring

CBA provides individual and small group tutoring in Spanish in person or virtually, with priority given to CBA families. Contact us for more information.