Mission and Vision

Academia Antonia Alonso is a public charter school that nurtures bilingual, biliterate and multicultural children in Newark, Delaware. Our unique approach to education integrates English and Spanish immersion in Elementary School, as well as, Spanish as foreign language in Middle School, creating an environment that cultivate joy in learning. 

Founded in 2014 with a vision for innovative child-centered and family-oriented education, La Academia has flourished into a thriving educational community. Each of our 800+ students bring unique strengths and needs that an integrated Student Support Team works to meet each day. Communication and collaboration between staff and families allow La Academia to consider the whole child and foster academic success through a foundation of emotional and social wellbeing. Our commitment to innovation, diversity, and family involvement has made La Academia a cornerstone of educational excellence in Newark, Delaware.

Differentiated instruction in our classrooms means that students are challenged and supported according to their needs. With teaching models and tools like Responsive Classrooms and mindfulness, La Academia creates an environment where students feel safe and confident. This environment encourages students to express their curiosity and creativity, to explore, and to take risks in learning, all of which are key to academic achievement.

The culture in our classrooms is reflected in all areas of our school. Students succeed when their teachers thrive and teachers thrive when they have the resources to be prepared, inspired, and supported. Our students and families recognize the hard work, care, and excellence that La Academia’s staff provide.

Whether your child is embarking on their educational journey in kindergarten or navigating the crucial middle school years, La Academia Antonia Alonso is here to inspire, educate, and empower. We invite you to be part of our dynamic community, where the joy of learning knows no bounds. Explore the possibilities at La Academia and join us in cultivating a brighter future for your child.

To inspire children to become joyful, confident, creative, bilingual learners.  

UNIDOS in a more just, inclusive and kind world. 

Academia Antonia Alonso’s core philosophy is to create a school where students investigate who they are and what role they play in a diverse society. Our students will be encouraged to become strong community leaders, as well as advocates on local, national, and global stages. Our academic program will provide students with a sense of community and global awareness, as well as 21st century skills. La Academia elementary school academic program combines a Two-Way Dual Language Immersion model and Project Based Learning (PBL) methodology. The integration of these two learning approaches support students’ instructional and language acquisition needs. 

Our middle school program focuses on Spanish as a foreign language, providing students with a comprehensive and immersive experience that prepares them for the demands of a multicultural world. We believe in fostering language proficiency and cultural competency to empower our students to navigate an ever-changing global society.

La Academia’s Dual Language Immersion Elementary School – KN -5TH Grade
La Academia is a dual language immersion (Spanish and English) elementary school with a focus on nurturing bilingual, biliterate and multicultural children. 

La Academia Middle School – 6th – 8Th Grade
La Academia's Middle School Program is a 90%-10% model. In our MS program, all subjects are taught in English, however all students are required to take a Spanish as a World Language class, ensuring a bilingual, well-rounded, culturally enriching education.

🌐 Two Unique Spanish Language Pathways:

Heritage Learners Pathway:
• Tailored for students proficient in Spanish.
• Designed to deepen language skills.
• Encourages deep exploration of Hispanic and Latino cultures throughout the world.

Non-Heritage Learners Pathway:
• Created for students new to Spanish.
• Provides comprehensive language instruction.
• Fosters cross-cultural appreciation.

📊 Pathways Based on Proficiency: Your child's language pathway will be determined by an entry assessment to verify Spanish proficiency at the time of enrollment. Most importantly, MS students do not need prior knowledge of Spanish to enroll. We support each child's unique language journey, whether they are proficient or just starting to explore the language.

Academic instruction will take place half of the time in English and half in Spanish. Students will learn to think critically and take action in their classrooms and communities through project based learning and by engaging in real life issues.