Nicaragua Christian Academy
| Nicaragua Christian Academy | |
|---|---|
| Information | |
| Religious affiliation | Evangelical |
| Established | 1991 |
| Language | English, Spanish |
Nicaragua Christian Academy is an ACSI accredited[1] English-language school[2] located in Nicaragua. It is classified as an evangelical, nonprofit preschool,[3] elementary, and secondary educational institution.[4]
Beginnings
NCAI (Nicaragua Christian Academy International) was founded in 1991 by non-Nicaraguan Evangelical missionary families, with the intention of educating their children in a near-North American atmosphere,[5] tough it also serves local children.[6] The school aims for a college preparatory program and incorporating Christian teachings in its curriculum.[7]
Expansion
As the school enrollment grew, NCAI expanded in scope. Its original campus, outside Managua, is aligned with the North American school year (August-June), and classes are conducted in English with a daily Spanish lesson. The student body, originally composed of only children of expatriate missionaries, was expanded as resources allowed to include children of local church members who were somewhat fluent in English.
A second school campus was later established within the city limits of Managua, called Nejapa (NCA-N).[8] Its classes are conducted in Spanish, with a daily English lesson.[9] Its students are drawn from the families of local members, and its schedule is based on the Nicaraguan calendar (February to November).
A third school campus was established in 2013[10] in Matagalpa, Nicaragua.[11][12]
Demographics
55 percent of NCAI's students are Nicaraguan, 32 percent are North American, and 10 percent Asian. The students represent 18 countries from around the world.[4]
Curriculum
NCAI has a unique curriculum at all levels of the school. It is based on a US and international school framework with the integration of Spanish and Nicaraguan social studies classes. NCAI uses textbooks from a variety of publishers in order to accomplish its curricular goals, including Pearson Education McGraw-Hill, BJU Press, A Beka, ACSI, and Christian Schools International.
Levels
NCAI is divided into pre-school, primary school and secondary school levels.[13] The pre-school focuses on English learning, so that NCAI's Nicaraguan students can learn English and keep up.[14] Elementary level introduces new subjects to the children at the school. Biblical classes, Science, Language Arts, and Social Studies are taught at this level. Bi-weekly PE classes are taught as well.[15] Secondary school is the final level of NCAI education, and the ultimate goal is to prepare students for college or university.
References
- ^ "New Teacher Packet - Nicaragua Christian Academy". Studylib. Studylib. p. 2. Retrieved 20 March 2026.
- ^ "School". Association of Christian Schools International.
- ^ "FUNIBER Nicaragua presenta Convocatoria de Becas a Docentes del NCA en Managua". Noticias FUNIBER (in Spanish). Fundación Universitaria Iberoamericana (FUNIBER). 7 April 2017. Retrieved 20 March 2026.
- ^ a b "School Profile 2022-2023" (PDF). Nicaragua Christian Academy. 2022. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
- ^ "Students in the News". The Courier-Gazette. New York State Historic Newspapers. 11 March 2005. p. 8. Retrieved 20 March 2026.
- ^ mvi (16 July 2018). "A School for Alisbell". Missionary Ventures International. Missionary Ventures International. Retrieved 20 March 2026.
- ^ "CRC Group Volunteers in Nicaragua". Sioux County Index-Reporter. Hull, Iowa: New Century Press. p. 1. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
- ^ Kathleen Van Tol. "Stories from Nejapa". Dordt Digital Collections. Dordt University. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
- ^ Susan Benthem. "NCA Nejapa". Benthems in Nicaragua. WordPress. Retrieved 20 March 2026.
- ^ "Van Zoest". Resonate Global Mission. Resonate Global Mission. Retrieved 20 March 2026.
- ^ "Matagalpa se corona Campeón en Debate Intercampus". Universidad de Ciencias Comerciales (UCC). Universidad de Ciencias Comerciales. 24 June 2023. Retrieved 20 March 2026.
- ^ Brokaw, Chasen (21 July 2016). "Coach and Teacher Training at NCA Matagalpa". Breaking Borders. Retrieved 20 March 2026.
- ^ "La Gaceta, Diario Oficial (25 de septiembre de 2020)" (PDF). La Gaceta (in Spanish). Gobierno de Nicaragua. 25 September 2020. p. 5. Retrieved 20 March 2026.
- ^ Navarrete, Alejandra (12 August 2021). "The Good Doctor". Missionary Ventures International. Missionary Ventures International. Retrieved 20 March 2026.
- ^ "Missionary of the week: Nathan and Cory Sandahl" (PDF). AUC CONNECT. 4 July 2021. Retrieved 20 March 2026.