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Baltimore International Academy

United States, Baltimore

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Spanish, French, Mandarin, Arabic, Russian
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 5 - 14 years
Pupil numbers 706
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), American Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish, French, Mandarin, Arabic, Russian
Typical class size 14
Strengths Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language
Stages Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School
Introduction

Baltimore International Academy is a charter school located at 4410 Frankford Avenue in Baltimore, Maryland. It serves students aged 5 to 14 in grades K through 8. Enrollment is determined through a charter lottery. The school teaches language and academic content through immersion in Spanish, French, Chinese, Arabic, or Russian, creating a shared goal of literacy across languages. In practice, students learn language skills and core subjects in the target language, building bilingual or multilingual proficiency while keeping up with standard curricula. The campus emphasizes consistent language use as a medium for mathematics, science, and social studies, with teachers coordinating instruction to support comprehension and progress in both language and content areas. This immersion approach helps students develop communication skills, cultural awareness, and cognitive flexibility, while meeting district requirements for K-8 education. The program is well-suited for families seeking a bilingual or multilingual pathway within a charter school setting.

4410 Frankford Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21206

The Essentials

Baltimore International Academy has 706 pupils, typical class sizes of 14, instruction in Spanish, French, Mandarin, Arabic, Russian.

Location
The school is located at 4410 Frankford Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21206. It serves students in grades K–8 as a charter school. The school teaches language skills through immersion in Spanish, French, Chinese, Arabic, or Russian.

Stages
K–8 (elementary and middle)

Type
Charter school; enrollment is through a charter lottery

School day structure
The middle school day begins at 7:30 AM and ends at 2:10 PM.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The school is a charter school managed by an operator and not owned by Baltimore City Public Schools; the operator contract was renewed for three years through June 2029.
Fees
Application fee
- There is no application fee to enter Baltimore International Academy's public lottery; applications are submitted online for the lottery process (Baltimore City residents receive priority).

Tuition fees (K–8) — per year and per term
- Baltimore City residents (eligible K–8): USD 0 per year — public charter tuition is free for bona fide Baltimore City residents.
- Non‑city residents (K–8): approximately USD 10,000 per year. This non‑resident tuition is arranged and billed through the Baltimore City Public Schools Office of Enrollment; the school specifies the approximate annual amount and that BCPS handles the enrollment/tuition arrangements.
- Per term: the schedule for how non‑resident tuition is billed (annual, by semester/term, or by installment) is specified in the enrollment/financial arrangements issued by Baltimore City Public Schools (the family will receive a Letter of Financial Responsibility that sets the rate and payment terms). Tuition billing frequency and installment details are determined by the Office of Enrollment/BCPS policy rather than by the school itself.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition rates for non‑residents are established annually by the School Board and must be paid in accordance with Baltimore City Public Schools' residency and tuition policy and administrative regulations. A Letter of Financial Responsibility documents the annual rate and payment terms for each non‑resident student. Consequences for unpaid tuition are handled under BCPS policy.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. Baltimore International Academy is a K–8 day public charter school (standard opening/closing bell times are listed for the school day). There is no boarding program or boarding fees.

Other costs and typical additional fees
- Uniforms: Students are required to wear school uniforms. Uniform suppliers listed for the school include Flynn & O'Hara, Herman's Discount, and a French Toast schoolbox; families purchase uniforms from those suppliers and will incur the retail cost of required uniform pieces.
- Enrichment / extended‑day care: The school operates an Enrichment Program that offers morning and after‑school care (registration required). This program is an extended‑care service and typically carries registration and participation fees set by the program; billing and refund rules for enrichment are managed by the program director/Enrichment office. Contact information for the Enrichment Program is provided by the school.
- Field trips, classroom supplies, clubs/activities, and optional extracurricular or special program fees: the school runs clubs, activities and events; individual charges for optional activities, field trips, or specific program materials may apply and are handled at the school or program level (amounts are set per activity). Parents should expect standard out‑of‑pocket costs for uniforms, enrichment registration, and any optional paid activities.

Refund information
- For tuition: refunds and any tuition adjustments for non‑resident students are governed by Baltimore City Public Schools' residency and tuition policy and its administrative regulation; waiver requests and billing disputes follow the BCPS procedures. The Board and administrative regulation outline how tuition, waivers, and related notifications are handled.
- For enrichment/extended‑care: refund or cancellation terms for enrichment program fees are managed by the school's Enrichment Program office; families should contact the Enrichment Program director for program‑specific refund policies.

Fee payment options
- Non‑resident tuition billing and payment arrangements are processed through the Baltimore City Public Schools Office of Enrollment and follow BCPS financial procedures (the Letter of Financial Responsibility specifies how and when payments must be made). Specific accepted payment methods for BCPS‑handled tuition (for non‑residents) are determined by BCPS Finance/Enrollment at the time the tuition arrangement is issued.
- Uniforms and other retail purchases (uniform suppliers listed by the school) are purchased directly from the listed suppliers; those vendors provide their own standard retail payment options (online checkout and card payments are commonly available through those retailers' stores).
- Enrichment program and activity fees (if charged) are billed by the school's Enrichment/Activities offices and are paid according to the program's instructions; contact details are provided on the Enrichment page.

If you need the precise non‑resident tuition billing schedule, the school's enrollment notice identifies that the Office of Enrollment/BCPS arranges non‑resident tuition and will provide the Letter of Financial Responsibility containing rate, billing schedule, and payment terms.
Academics

Baltimore International Academy teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), American Curriculum for students aged 5 to 14.

Curriculum
The school teaches language and academic content through immersion in Spanish, French, Chinese, Arabic, or Russian. Students learn language skills and core subjects through immersion. Grades served are K to 8.
Wellbeing

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school teaches through immersion in Spanish, French, Chinese, Arabic, or Russian, enabling students to learn language skills alongside academic content.
Parent Experience

Community
The school is a free, public charter school open to all Baltimore City residents. It offers language immersion and the International Baccalaureate (IB) programs for grades K-8, with immersion options in Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Russian, and French. The school is committed to a culturally and linguistically diverse education that develops the knowledge, understanding, attitudes, and skills needed to participate in a changing world, and it uses PBIS to promote positive behavior. Students participate in events beyond the classroom, as shown in the BIA East events gallery.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The PTO's mission is to promote open communication and understanding between parents/guardians and teachers/staff at Baltimore International Academy East. It is an independent organization with no State or National affiliation and does not support any political platforms, which means that it can retain all funds it raises for the school. The biggest reason to get involved is for the benefit of your child, with studies suggesting that parental involvement can improve grades, test scores, high school and college outcomes, and behavior. PTO members are kept informed on a monthly basis of issues that concern the school and our children. The PTO has taken an active role in planning activities for students, including events such as a Black History movie, a Valentine's Day ice cream social, and recruiting volunteers for school activities and fundraising. To get involved, attend meetings, complete the member application, and pay dues (individual $6, family $10).
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Students learn language skills and academic content through immersion in Spanish, French, Chinese, Arabic, or Russian.

Cultural & Language
Language immersion in Spanish, French, Chinese, Arabic, or Russian is available.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught through immersion are Spanish, French, Chinese, Arabic, and Russian; the program serves students in grades K–8.

Bilingual Teaching
The school uses bilingual education through language immersion in Spanish, French, Chinese, Arabic, and Russian for students in grades K–8.

Immersion Programs
Language immersion programs are available in Spanish, French, Chinese, Arabic, and Russian. Students learn language skills and academic content through immersion in these languages.
School Events
The school has not added events
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