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School Life at a Glance

The Académie | Charlotte, NC

At The Académie, our Élémentaire program builds on the strong foundations established in Maternelle, guiding students toward academic confidence, intellectual curiosity, and global citizenship. Through a bilingual and bicultural approach, students deepen their understanding of themselves, their environment, and the world—in both French and English

🕗 School Hours & Care

  • School opens: 7:30 AM
  • Free morning care (“garderie”): 7:30 – 8:20 AM
  • Classes: 8:20 AM – 3:35 PM
  • After-School (extra cost): from 3:35 pm to 5:pm 

🍽 Lunch

  • Lunch provided by the school
  • Healthy, fresh meals aligned with our values of well-being and sustainability

👕 Our Uniform Policy

Our Uniform Attire

At our school, we believe that a simple, comfortable uniform helps students feel part of a caring and inclusive community. Our uniform consists of a school shirt—either a T-shirt or a sweatshirt—paired with a bottom of your choice, such as pants, skirts, or shorts.

Subjects include:

  • School top required: T-shirt or sweatshirt
  • Bottoms: Choice of pants, skirts, shorts, etc.

Uniform Pricing:

  • School T-shirt: $18
  • School Sweatshirt: $25

Wearing a school top helps students feel a sense of belonging and pride in being part of our school community, while allowing them to express themselves through the bottoms they choose. This balance supports both unity and individuality, making school a welcoming and positive environment for everyone.

🎒 After-School Programs

  • Available after school (additional fee)
  • Enriching, supervised activities in a safe  environment

📅 Wednesday Afternoons

  • No school on Wednesday afternoons, inspired by Belgian educational traditions
  • Supports rest, creativity, and family time
  • Optional Wednesday afternoon programs available (additional fee)

🌱 Daily Life at The Académie

  • Small class sizes
  • Bilingual French–English instruction
  • Caring, trained educators
  • A balanced approach combining academics, well-being, and enrichment

🏕 Holiday Camps

  • The Académie offers camps during select school holidays throughout the year
  • Bilingual, engaging programs combining learning, creativity, play, and exploration
  • Open to enrolled students and, depending on availability, to external families
  • Camps are offered at an additional cost

🤍 Our Promise

A school day designed with intention—where children feel safe, supported, challenged, and inspired to grow as learners and individuals.