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Summer Sports & STEAM Camp
Visit Bellevue Children’s Academy and see how our IB World School inspires curious, confident learners from Preschool through 4th grade. Explore our classrooms and outdoor spaces, meet our dedicated teachers, and experience the warm, close-knit community that helps every child thrive. Â
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IB World School
Progress through an IB-inspired, inquiry-based curriculum that accelerates reading, math and thinking skills. Students explore concepts in depth, connect ideas across subjects and build strong foundations for top middle schools in the US and abroad.
Visible progress every day
Engage in personalized, inquiry-based instruction, daily visible thinking routines and quarterly learning portfolios. In AY24–25, 96% of students met or exceeded year-end reading benchmarks.
Above‑grade challenge
Benefit from an advanced academic curriculum aligned one grade level ahead of Washington State standards, with students achieving up to 1.8× the national average growth in both math and reading.
Middle School readiness
Students step up to high expectations through purposeful challenge and academic differentiation, preparing our 4th graders for a smooth transition to Willows Prep at the end of the school year.
Hands‑on STEAM
Explore science, technology, engineering, arts, and math through hands-on projects, coding, and exhibitions, making complex ideas tangible and presenting learning confidently to peers and families.
Life competencies
Develop communication, collaboration, resilience and problem-solving through project-based learning and enrichment. 100% of students lead their own project before Kindergarten, building real-world confidence early.
Multilingualism
Engage in English instruction while practicing Spanish and home languages. Students build flexible thinking, strong communication and cross-cultural understanding in a truly international, multilingual community.
Enrichment as core
From Preschool, students enjoy specialist-led Science, Art, PE, and Performing Arts. In Elementary, they also learn computer skills and Spanish, building creativity, physical literacy, and technical skills as part of core learning.
Leadership from early grades
Take on leadership roles as Class Leaders, Club Organizers, and Student Council members, practicing public speaking, decision-making, and service while fostering initiative and student voice.
Close-knit community
Join a welcoming community where every adult knows each child by name. Families appreciate the predictable routines, strong home–school communication, and high trust that support both learning and wellbeing.
Inspiring faculty team
Learn from expert, caring teachers who specialize in advanced learners and IB approaches, with weekly professional learning and peer coaching ensuring consistently strong teaching outcomes at BCA.
Pathways to top schools
Build the habits, skills and confidence needed to thrive in elite middle schools. Nearly all Grade 4 learners advance to top programs, supported by clear academic reporting and personal learning portfolios.
Students at Bellevue Children's Academy collaborate with peers around the world through global skill-building programs and learning opportunities as part of the International Schools Partnership network.
Bellevue Children’s Academy is conveniently located in the Lake Hills neighborhood of Bellevue, just off NE 24th Street and NE 29th Place, with easy access from major routes such as I-90, I-405, and 148th Avenue NE.Our two campuses sit only a few minutes apart, making drop-off and pick-up simple for families with children in multiple grade levels.
A week of exciting sports and hands-on STEAM activities where students stay active, build teamwork.
