FAQs:
Q: Is CILA free?
A: Yes – in fact all charter schools in Colorado are public elementary schools, and tuition-free.
Q: What are your school hours for students?
A: While school is in session, Monday-Friday, 7:55a to 3:15p, with office staffing from 7:30a to 3:30p. Summer hours are by appointment only.
Q: Do you have a uniform policy?
A: Yes, click here for that page.
Q: Do you have a busing system?
A: Yes, we do! Click here for that page.
Q: Do you offer free school lunch?
A: Yes, we do participate in the Healthy School Meals for All Program.
Q: What grades do you serve?
A: We offer K-5 elementary education focusing on language immersion.
Q: Do you have a homeschool enrichment program for non-fulltime students?
A: Yes, click here for more information.
Upcoming Events
(Click here for full calendar)
- August 15, 2024
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- August 19, 2024
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- August 20, 2024
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- August 21, 2024
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Welcome to CILA!
We are a free, public K-5 charter elementary school focused on foreign language learning through immersion.
Our featured languages of instruction are:
German
Mandarin Chinese
Spanish
Become a global citizen
Through Language Immersion
Give your child the gift of a global education through the natural-learning method of language immersion. As a student at CILA, she or he will spend half the day acquiring linguistic skills from native language speakers, learn about exciting foreign cultures, and of course study core subjects in top-rated curriculums.
Native Speakers
Listening to a native language speaker give instruction is just like learning it from the source! Gain an understanding of real-world phrases and an ear for a natural accent.
Half a Day of Immersion
No other K-5 school in Colorado Springs immerses its students in language learning each day as CILA, and the difference shows in the fluency of our graduates!
Languages, Cultures, AND Academics
Your child will learn a new language, explore the wonders of other cultures, and excel in Math, English, Science, and Social Studies.
A Public Charter
CILA is FREE!
Open to all Coloradans
It doesn’t matter where your Colorado Springs (and surrounding areas!) neighborhood or home school district is – your student is welcome to choice into and attend CILA, a publicly-funded charter school, and part of the Colorado Charter School Institute.
Busing Available!
And if you do live in a neighborhood a few zip codes over, no problem! We operate several buses and routes daily for our students.
Full Time AND Homeschool Enrichment
Did you know that we don’t just teach full time K-5 students? We also have a K-6 Homeschool Enrichment program available, featuring a full day of language learning once every week!
Upcoming Events
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CILA Back to School/Welcome Night
August 15, 2024 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
303 Austin Bluffs Parkway, Colorado Springs, CO 80918This is an opportunity for students in all grades & programs to meet each other and their teachers, and drop off school supplies as necessary. Parents and students (as well as siblings and other family members) are welcome!
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CILA Grades 1-5 first day
August 19, 2024
This is the first day of class for students in our full-time and half-day program, grades 1-5. These students will continue to attend every other day as outlined by the academic calendar.
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1-day Homeschool Spanish (Monday section) first day
August 19, 2024
This is the first day of class for students participating in our 1-day a week homeschool enrichment program, studying Spanish (Monday section). All students in this homeschool program/section should attend.
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1-day Homeschool Spanish (Tuesday section) first day
August 20, 2024
This is the first day of class for students participating in our 1-day a week homeschool enrichment program, studying Spanish (Tuesday section). All students in this homeschool program/section should attend.
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CILA Kindergarten first day
August 21, 2024
This is the first day of class for all kindergarten students in our full-time and half-day program.
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1-day Homeschool Mandarin first day
August 21, 2024
This is the first day of class for students participating in our 1-day a week homeschool enrichment program, studying Mandarin. All students in this homeschool program/section should attend.