Académie Lafayette

United States, Kansas City

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English, French

Fees Fees not listed

Ages 5 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 1100

Type Co-educational

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum IB (DP)

Taught languages French

Typical class size 15

Strengths Tuition-free charter, French immersion K-12, 1,300 students, Globally minded education, IB programme elements

Clubs Evening in Paris fundraiser

Stages Elementary, Middle School, High School

Introduction

Académie Lafayette is a tuition-free public charter school in Kansas City offering French immersion education from K-12. With approximately 1,300 students, it develops globally minded, locally active, critical thinkers through immersion in French and world languages, with IB programme elements.

201 E Armour Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111, United States

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Kansas City, Missouri.

Stages

K-12.

Type

A tuition-free co-educational public charter school.

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French immersion with world languages and cultural focus. IB programme elements.

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Public charter admissions.

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Where is Académie Lafayette located and what grades does it serve?

Académie Lafayette is located in Kansas City, Missouri, and serves students from Kindergarten through Grade 12 (ages 5 to 18).

What type of school is Académie Lafayette and is it co-educational?

Académie Lafayette is a tuition-free, co-educational public charter school. It operates as a French immersion K-12 program within the public charter model.

How large is the student community at Académie Lafayette?

The school has an active French immersion community of approximately 1,300 students. This community spans elementary through high school levels.

How are students admitted to Académie Lafayette, especially for families relocating from overseas?

Admissions are handled through the public charter admissions process. Families relocating from overseas should contact the school directly to learn about application steps and any documentation needed for enrollment.

What curriculum does Académie Lafayette follow?

Académie Lafayette provides French immersion education with a strong focus on world languages and cultures. The curriculum also incorporates elements of the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme.

Does Académie Lafayette offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme?

The school incorporates elements of the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme into its French immersion curriculum. This means aspects of IB teaching and learning approaches are used, rather than a statement that the full IB diploma programme is offered in every grade.

Where is the school campus located within Kansas City?

Académie Lafayette's campus is located in Kansas City, Missouri. Specific campus locations and addresses are provided by the school for families during the admissions process.

What cultural or community events does the school organise?

The school hosts cultural events that celebrate French language and culture, including an Evening in Paris fundraiser event. These events are part of the school's focus on world languages and cultural engagement.

What extracurricular or cultural programming supports the immersion experience?

The school emphasizes cultural programming tied to its French immersion and world languages focus, using events and curricular activities to deepen language and cultural learning. Specific extracurricular offerings vary by grade level and are coordinated within the school community.

What languages are taught and how is bilingual instruction delivered?

Académie Lafayette delivers French language immersion from Kindergarten through Grade 12 alongside instruction in English. Students are taught primarily in French as part of the immersion program while also developing English language skills.

Is instruction solely in French or bilingual throughout the day?

Instruction follows a French immersion model, meaning students receive significant portions of their instruction in French while also learning in English as they progress. The program is designed to develop proficiency in both French and English over time.

How would you describe the school's cultural focus and environment?

The school has a clear cultural focus on French language and world cultures, fostering globally minded and locally active critical thinkers through immersion. This cultural emphasis is reinforced through language instruction and community events.

How is Académie Lafayette governed?

Académie Lafayette operates as a public charter school, which means it is governed under the public charter model rather than as a private institution. Governance follows charter-school structures common to public charter operations.

Does Académie Lafayette have recognitions related to international education?

The school references elements of the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme within its curriculum, indicating engagement with IB teaching approaches. Other specific accreditations or awards are not listed in the provided information.

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