Admissions
Process
Current Families
In January, current families will receive an invitation to re-enroll current CBA students for the following school year.
New Families
New families may inquire and apply at any time. They will be considered once priority re-enrollment ends in February.
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Inquire
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Fill out the Charleston Bilingual Academy Inquiry form. There is no charge to fill out this form and no commitment to enroll.
Submit Inquiry Form
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Interview & Tour
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Once you submit an Inquiry form, you will automatically receive an email invitation to schedule an interview and tour with the Head of School.
- + Main Tour: The tour confirmation email will indicate where each tour will start.
- - Early Childhood (2yo-5K): FBC Campus (5032 Lackawanna Blvd)
- - Elementary (Grades 1-5): Holmes Avenue (HABC) Campus (4602 Durant Ave)
- - Upper School (Grades 6-10): Centerpoint Church Campus (1520 Remount Rd)
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Apply
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After your tour, the admissions office will send an invitation to submit a formal Application form. To complete the packet, families will need to:
- 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 (relationally and financially).
- Complete the CBA Post-Tour Questionnaire within 2 business days
- Submit the application fee and the associated credit card fee directly to FACTS Management, the host of CBA’s family portal and student database.
EC (2yo-5K)
Grades 1-5
Grades 6-10
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Review & Status
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The admissions committee will review the application packet and contact you with next steps. All families will be notified of status regardless of decision.
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Enrollment
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If accepted, your child’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 downpayment
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Shadow Days & Wait Pools
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The CBA Admissions Coordinator will communicate next steps upon receipt of the student's application packet.
Shadow days are required for Gr 2+.
Students entering grades 6-12 will interview with the Upper School principal.
Entrance assessments may be required for students in grades 3-12.
Wait Pools: Wait pools do not carry over to the next year.