"Your word
is a lamp to
my feet and
a light to
my path."
Psalm 119:105

Instructional Levels and Areas

Nicaragua Christian Academy is committed to a strong academic program with a Christian foundation. We seek to provide students with the skills to seek a vocation based on God's leading. It is our desire that the students develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and grow in a life committed to Christian service. The school's instructional program is college preparatory.

Curriculum

NCA has developed a detailed curriculum in compliance with the requirements for its SACS CASI and ACSI accreditation. The following textbooks are used: Bob Jones (Social Studies and Science), Scott Foresman (Language Arts), Prentice Hall (Mathematics), CSI (Bible).

Pre-Kindergarten

At the preschool level, the main focus is English language learning. All regular academic subjects in the elementary and high school divisions are taught in English; the preschool years are taught in English and Spanish, providing the students with the English language skills to continue into the next level. In preschool, the students learn basic letters, colors, numbers, and shapes.

Elementary

The elementary levels provide a comprehensive course of study. These formative years seek to teach students responsibility and develop critical thinking skills. Subjects include Reading, Writing, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Handwriting, Mathematics, Art, Music, Computer Technology, Science, Social Studies, Fine Arts, Bible, Physical Education, and Spanish. Students are evaluated on academic, effort, and behavioral progress.

Secondary

The high school level includes seventh through twelfth grades. The instruction is intended to provide students with a broad education and prepare them for attendance at a university or beginning a career. We seek to provide the student with the ability to discern truth in the light of God's Word. As they attend classes, students are involved in active learning and decision-making and provided with opportunities to further develop their gifts in a particular area. Self-management skills and personal responsibility are essential in these years. Evaluation of learning takes place through class participation, assignments, and testing, and the results are published through quarterly report cards and mid-quarter progress reports.

Summer Camp

Nicaragua Christian Academy offers a six-week course each summer to the general public. Campers ages 3-12 enjoy field trips, games, music, art, sports, and Bible activities, all the time improving their English and making new friends. If you are interested in how you can help with Summer Camp please see our Summer Camp page.

Dual Accreditation

Nicaragua Christian Academy is currently the only school in Nicaragua (and one of only two schools in all of Central America) to have dual accreditation in the United States.

Nicaragua Christian Academy has full regional U.S. accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools: Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI). Students graduating from NCA will receive a U.S. high school diploma recognized at all public and private colleges and universities in the United States, Canada, and many other countries worldwide.

Nicaragua Christian Academy is the first school in Central America to be accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). ACSI is a premier provider of professional services and resources for Christian educators worldwide, and is widely recognized among both public and private colleges and universities in the United States, Canada, and other countries worldwide.

In addition, NCA is authorized by the Nicaraguan Ministry of Education (MINED) to issue the "Bachillerato" to graduates who meet the criteria for the Central-America high school diploma.

We are an affiliate member of Christian Schools International (CSI). CSI is a nonprofit organization that has been serving schools in the U.S. and Canada since 1920. CSI is committed to advancing Christian education and supports schools in their task of teaching students to know God and his world and to glorify him through obedient service.

Student Profile

75% of NCA graduates continue their studies in four-year universities in the United States, including public universities and private colleges. 20% of graduates continue their studies in Nicaragua. The remaining 5% study in Europe or Asia, enter military service, or begin their careers.