Frontiers Academy is a private, independent school in Orange County, California that offers a rigorous trilingual program in Mandarin, Spanish, and English to students from age 2 to grade 8.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Enrollment: 137 students
- Yearly Tuition: $23,900
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Dual Language Immersion Program
Secondary Immersion Language
Spanish and Mandarin
Year Founded
2014
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
137 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
88%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
69%
Average Class Size
16 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$23,900
Tuition Notes
$18500 for Early Childhood Education
$23900 for Elementary School
$2510 for Middle School
School Notes
- Frontiers Academy is an independent private school designed to meet the growing domestic and international demand for well-educated global citizens. Frontiers Academy provides an innovative language immersion program and an advanced academic program.
- The Frontiers Academy mission is to provide trilingual fluency and an intellectually challenging, advanced curriculum in Mandarin, Spanish, and English integrated within the early childhood, elementary, and middle school program. It is through this program that we will educate and inspire our students to become citizens of the world - cross-cultural leaders, creative problem-solvers, and team builders.
- The integrated curriculum begins in preschool and continues through the middle school grades. It will foster excellence across all academic disciplines, not only meeting butexceeding academic standards of the State of California. In addition to multiple-language development, students will be guided in the mastery of foundational skills, knowledge acquisition, critical thinking, creativity, and independence. Curriculum is designed and taught with the understanding that each student learns differently.
- The goal of our ECE (Early Childhood Program) is to nurture children's curiosity and help them begin to develop the social skills, focus and good work habits in a trilingual environment that will prepare them for a smooth transition to a bilingual, trilingual, or monolingual elementary school.Our integrated trilingual classroom at Frontiers Academy will give your child a gift that will last their lifetime: a strong foundation for a love of learning, self-discipline, self-motivation, and independence. When Frontiers Academy students complete our ECE program, they are prepared both socially and academically to enter elementary school.
- Our elementary program's instructional philosophy and practices emphasize a constructivist, student-centered, and inquiry-based approach that cultivates academic achievement, critical and creative thinking, and character development through disciplinary and interdisciplinary teaching and learning. Students actively engage in structured, in-depth inquiry into unit themes in a trilingual setting. This provides opportunities for students to consider multiple perspectives, make connections, and transfer learning that leads to and reflects a deep understanding of the units.
- Building on the foundational knowledge, skills, and understandings developed in elementary school, Frontiers Academy middle school students engage in a rigorous academic program aiming to develop trilingual and multi-cultural global citizens. Our instructional focus is grounded in academic disciplines and interdisciplinary learning.
- In addition to Mandarin and English, all students at Frontiers Academy learn Spanish as a third language starting Preschool. Beginning Grade 2, students take the Avant STAMP assessments in both Spanish and Mandarin outperforming national norms in both languages in all grade levels.
- Frontiers Academy teaches mathematics in Mandarin using the Chinese National Curriculum up to Grade 5. Students perform 1- 2 years above their grade level peers when assessed and matriculated to other schools.
- The goal in Grade 8 is proficient and advanced levels of both Mandarin and Spanish and attainment of the Global Seal of Biliteracy.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Frontiers Academy cost?
Frontiers Academy's tuition is approximately $23,900 for private students.
What schools are Frontiers Academy often compared to?
Frontiers Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Renascence School International by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Frontiers Academy?
The application deadline for Frontiers Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
Endorse Frontiers Academy. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
- Academic or athletic awards
Recent Articles
Early Childhood Education Approaches: A Guide for Parents of 1 and 2 Year Olds
In this article we explore three popular approaches to early childhood education: Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf. It provides parents of toddlers with essential information about each method, helping them make informed decisions about their child's early education.
Making the Right Choice: A Parent's Guide to Private School Selection
We explore the reasons to consider private school education, compares boarding and day school options, and outlines essential factors in choosing the right school. It provides parents with valuable insights to make informed decisions about their child's education, drawing from real-world scenarios and expert advice.
Navigating Private School Finances: A Parent's Guide
This comprehensive guide explores the intricacies of private school tuition and financing options. Divided into three chapters, it covers understanding private school tuition, various payment methods, and seven specific options for managing educational expenses. The article aims to provide parents and guardians with valuable insights and practical strategies to make private education more accessible and affordable.