Global Preparatory Academy

Why Global Preparatory Academy was nominated

Global Preparatory Academy is a dual language school that connects students from diverse linguistic backgrounds and educates them together in a highly rigorous, engaging, and nurturing environment. Using both English and Spanish to instruct students in all core content areas, students develop high levels of bilingualism and bi-literacy, as well as a deep value and understanding of other cultures. Students at Global Prep gain limitless access to other cultures through bilingualism and instruction, which emphasizes critical thinking using global perspectives and experiential learning. Students attain bilingualism in a natural process through everyday conversation and content instruction. Through two-way immersion (TWI), students affirm the values of their own cultures while acquiring an understanding and appreciation of other cultures. Global Prep offers its students personalized learning plans, learning in English and Spanish, rigorous and culturally relevant curriculum based on Indiana State Standards, high expectations for academic and social success, extended school day and after-school enrichment, and before-and-after school care. Global Prep staff represents many different countries including Cuba, Venezuela, Spain, The Canary Islands, Philippines, Nicaragua, Columbia, Korea, El Salvador, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Bolivia, Kenya, and the United States.