CBA: Where Educational Excellence is Accessible to All
Join over 350 other children who are growing in their faith, bilingualism, and critical thinking at Charleston Bilingual Academy – enroll now and see your child become a CBA Mighty Oak!
In partnership with parents, CBA exists to inspire world changers through Christ-centered, intercultural, language immersion-based education.
Non-Discrimination Policy: Charleston Bilingual Academy admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin.
At Charleston Bilingual Academy, we believe that a high-quality education should be accessible to all families, regardless of their financial situation. Our commitment to providing an exceptional learning environment is reflected in our tuition rates.
Family Financial Planning
CBA is committed to transparency regarding our financial practices. Our goal is to ensure that you are aware of all potential costs associated with your child’s education throughout the school year so you do not feel “nickled and dimed” and can plan accordingly without any surprises. Please click the following link to see a breakdown of all expected costs throughout the school year.
School Year Cost Expectations at CBA
Next, we want to share a bit about the true cost vs. price in running the most loving school on the planet. To help you understand our desire in maintaining top tier, world-class educational excellence in Christ-centered service to children of all socioeconomic backgrounds, please watch the following video message from Headmaster Johnson.
CBA’s current tuition prices are significantly subsidized due to donations, rent from Friendship Baptist Church and Holmes Avenue Baptist Church that is well below market value, and due to all employees receiving around 67% of public school compensation. The real cost for 5-day programs would increase an extra $1,750 for preschool, $3,000 for Kindergarten, $4,500 for elementary, and $6,200 for middle school. These subsidies do not include countless volunteer hours. Ultimately, tuition is not a transaction; both the school and parents are sacrificing to form this partnership as we inspire world changers who will have eternal, immeasurable impact.
At CBA, we desire to provide an exceptional value for your investment. Due to our subsidies, CBA tuition is significantly lower than our competitors; CLICK HERE to read more about how CBA compares with other schools.
2025-2026 FEES
The following fees are due each school year.
School Year Enrollment Fee
2025-2026 – $270/student
- The enrollment fee is non-refundable and is due within 2 business days of acceptance (new families) or during the re-enrollment period in January (returning families).
- Upon acceptance, new families will confirm enrollment by paying the enrollment fee, signing the Parent-Student Handbook, and completing an enrollment packet in the FACTS Family Portal.
- Scroll to the bottom of the page to learn how to make payments to the school.
Early Childhood Education Class Supply Fee
2025-2026 – $120/student (2yo-5K)
2025-2026 – $177/student in Grades 1-9
- The class supply fee (2yo-5K) and book & technology fee (grades 1-9) will appear on the first tuition invoice of the school year (July).
- Class supply lists will be posted during the summer. These are items that families need to provide that are not covered by the annual fees.
2025-2026 TUITION
Program costs are based on Annual Tuition. To assist families, tuition payments are divided into 10 monthly installments, each due one month in advance.
Families will automatically receive the first tuition invoice from Quickbooks on July 1 (for August) and the last/tenth invoice on April 1 (for May).
Tuition is due no later than the first day of each month, beginning in July.
Tuition for families enrolling after July 1 is due upon enrollment.
Tuition payments are not refundable.
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM
2 years old through 4 years old (Pre-K) and Kindergarten (5 years old)
Placement is based on the student’s age as of September 1.
Hours: 8:30am-11:55am, with an optional Lunch Bunch from 11:55am-12:25pm
CBA does not offer afternoon programs for preschoolers past 12:25pm. Please contact the office about potential bilingual nanny opportunities.
- For the 2-, 3-, and 4-year-old programs, a traditional 2-day/week schedule is Tuesday/Thursday. A traditional 3-day/week schedule is Monday/Wednesday/Friday.
Due to the number of requests that we receive and the number of students in the Early Childhood Education program, we are currently unable to accommodate additional requests for alternative schedules at this time, but we can make a note of the special request upon enrollment and let families know if flexibility becomes an option.
2 years old on September 1
*Students in these classes are not expected to be potty-trained.
2025-2026 Tuition (10 monthly payments)
- 2 days/week – $3,640 Annual Tuition – $364/mo
- 3 days/week – $4,550 Annual Tuition – $455/mo
- 5 days/week – $6,550 Annual Tuition – $655/mo
3 years old – 4 years old (Pre-K) on September 1
*Students in these classes must be potty-trained.
2025-26 Tuition (10 monthly payments)
- 2 days/week – $3,430 Annual Tuition – $343/mo (not recommended for 4K/Pre-K)
- 3 days/week – $4,370 Annual Tuition – $437/mo
- 5 days/week – $6,300 Annual Tuition – $630/mo
Option: Lunch Bunch (2-4yo)
Students stay an additional 30 minutes and eat their packed lunch with classmates.
TIME: 11:55am -12:25pm
**Pick-up time is no later than 12:30pm, per SC law.**
COST: $9/day OR monthly subscription rate
- 1 day/week – $25/mo
- 2 days/week – $41/mo
- 3 days/week – $51/mo
- 4 days/week – $69/mo
- 5 days/week – $80/mo
Kindergarten - 5 years old on September 1
Monday through Friday, 8:15am-12:45pm
2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
- 5 days/week – $6,450 Annual Tuition – $645/mo
CBA also offers an OPTIONAL language immersion Kindergarten Afterschool program from
12:45-3:15pm!
Click here for details for the 2024-2025 school year. **We will announce registration for the next school year in the spring/early summer!
ELEMENTARY & UPPER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Monday through Friday
Grades 1 – 6: 8:15am – 3:15pm
Grades 7 – 9: 8:15am – 3:30pmSpanish and English Immersion is available for
Grades 1-9.Mandarin and Spanish Immersion is available for
Grades 2-3 and Grades 5-6.Spanish and Mandarin Immersion wraps Language Arts and Mathematics into Science and Social Studies-rich projects according to Common Core standards
Math is in Spanish until Pre-Algebra, at which times it is taught in English.
English Immersion wraps Language Arts into Science and Social studies-rich projects according to Common Core standards
CBA offers afterschool activities for students ages 3 through high school. For more information, please visit the afterschool activities page.
2025-2026 Tuition (10 monthly payments)
ELEM SCHOOL Grades 1-4: $8,600 Annual Tuition – $860/mo
UPPER SCHOOL Grades 5-9: $8,900 Annual Tuition – $890/mo
Half-day Spanish immersion is available for homeschool students in
Grades 1-8 for 5 days a week on a limited basis. Please contact the office for schedule and details.
- 5 days a week – $6,450 annual tuition – $645/month
Payments
Upon acceptance (new families) or re-enrollment (returning families), parents will be notified how to make the enrollment fee payment.
Upon enrollment, CBA families are registered in Quickbooks and receive a monthly invoice emailed from Clapham Education Group/Quickbooks for annual tuition installments from July to April. If your child participates in activities such as Lunch Bunch, Clubs, or Sports, those charges will appear on your invoice. You can view the specific charges by opening the individual invoice.
1) From your email, click “Review and Pay.”
2) Click “Review and Pay.” on the next screen. This will open the invoice PDF with the breakdown of charges.
