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Global Village Academy – Aurora

United States, Aurora

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, French, Mandarin, Spanish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 2007
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum
Taught languages French, Mandarin, Spanish
Typical class size 24
Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment, Performing Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School
Introduction

Global Village Academy Aurora operates two campuses in Aurora: West Campus, serving elementary students at 16401 E Alameda Drive, and East Campus for middle school at 403 S Airport Boulevard. The school delivers the American curriculum within a bilingual immersion program that teaches in English and a second language every day. In Kindergarten through Grade 5, English Language Arts uses Wonders and Science uses Studies Weekly, while middle school uses StudySync and OpenSciEd, with Math supported by ReadyMath (K-5) and iREADY (6-8). Immersion languages include French, Mandarin, and Spanish, with dedicated language resources such as Taoki and Company, Spanish language supports, and Mandarin materials. The school also operates a range of after-school programs, before/after care, and ENCORE enrichment. Notable features include the GVA biliteracy pathway with a Seal of Biliteracy, an International Travel Program for middle school students, and cultural events such as La Semaine de la Francophonie. Each year.

West Campus (Elementary School): 16401 E Alameda Drive, Aurora, CO 80017; East Campus (Middle School): 403 S Airport Blvd, Aurora, CO 80017

The Essentials

Global Village Academy – Aurora has typical class sizes of 24, instruction in English, French, Mandarin, Spanish.

Location
The school operates two campuses in Aurora, Colorado: West Campus (Elementary) at 16401 E Alameda Drive and East Campus (Middle School) at 403 S Airport Blvd. The West Campus serves elementary students and the East Campus serves middle school students. Both campuses are in the 80017 area of Aurora, Colorado, USA.

Stages
The school serves Kindergarten through 8th grade (K–8).

Type
Public charter school.

Additional learning support
Special Education services and English Learner (EL) support.

School day structure
School begins at 8:00 AM on both campuses. West Campus dismissal is 3:00 PM; East Campus dismissal is 3:20 PM.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school has Uniform Guidelines & Resources and a dress code. Elementary students must wear a GVA T-shirt or Polo shirt with blue or khaki colored pants or jeans. Religious dress accommodations are provided and official uniform retailers are referenced in the guidelines.

Food Options
All students receive free breakfast and lunch through the Aurora Public Schools Nutrition Program. A la carte items and extra food can be purchased, with funds added to a PaySchools Central account. Special dietary needs (e.g., gluten-free, vegetarian) can be accommodated with a doctor's form.

Governance and Ownership
The school operates as a nonprofit public charter school within the Global Village Academy Collaborative. GVA-Aurora, GVA Douglas County, GVA-North, and GVAC are 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations. The governance model delegates day-to-day operations to the school principal, with a autonomous local Board of Directors handling financial oversight, contracts, and policy, and input from the School Accountability Committee.
Fees
Application fees
- There is no application fee to apply for enrollment. Families register interest using the school's Family Interest Form; admissions are managed on a first-come, first-served basis with sibling and staff-child preference.

Tuition fees (by school year / per term / per year group)
- Global Village Academy – Aurora is a tuition-free K–8 public charter school. Tuition for all grade levels (Kindergarten through Grade 8) is USD 0 per year and USD 0 per term. Full-day kindergarten is included with no tuition charge.

Optional / fee-based programs and their fees
- Before & After Care (Innovation Learning):
- Registration fees: USD 59 per child or USD 99 per family.
- Monthly rates (Before School): 1 day/week USD 52; 2 days USD 94; 3 days USD 136; 4 days USD 168; 5 days USD 178.
- Monthly rates (After School): 1 day/week USD 100; 2 days USD 158; 3 days USD 227; 4 days USD 274; 5 days USD 295.
- Additional fees: Drop-in USD 17 (AM) / USD 26 (PM); Same‑day drop‑ins add USD 5 to the daily rate; Early dismissal days USD 50; Vacation day rate USD 66. CCAP is accepted.

- ENCORE after-school enrichment (fee-based classes):
- ENCORE is offered in two semesters (Fall and Winter/Spring). Each semester is paid in a set of monthly installments (Fall semester: 5 monthly payments; Winter/Spring semester: 5 monthly payments). Registration is confirmed upon receipt of the first payment. Nonpayment prevents student participation. Class tuition varies by class and is billed monthly; discounted tuition (30% off) is available for students who qualify for Free and Reduced Lunch.

- School Materials & Technology fees:
- A materials fee is charged for K–8 students to cover classroom resources such as headphones, math and target-language workbooks, and related materials; this materials fee is paid via the school's online payment portal. (Amount is collected through the school payment portal.)
- Technology fee: USD 50 per family, annually (covers digital learning tools, classroom devices, and essential accessories).

- Meals and lunch program:
- All enrolled students receive free breakfast and lunch. Families may add funds to student accounts for à la carte items or extra food through the school's lunch payment system.

- Uniforms and spirit wear:
- Uniform items are available through the school‑authorized vendors. Returned or exchanged uniform merchandise is accepted within 30 days; exchanged items must be unworn and in new condition. Shipping for customer-error returns is the customer's responsibility; vendor returns procedures apply.

Billing schedule and payment terms (school and program-specific)
- General school payments: the school uses an online payment portal for collecting optional fees and program payments. Online payment links are provided for specific programs and fees.

- Innovation Learning (Before & After Care) billing and payment terms:
- Families must maintain a valid payment method (credit/debit card) on file; AutoPay is used for regular billing. Weekly AutoPay withdrawals are used for week-ahead billing; when monthly billing is offered, families are billed on the first day of the month. A convenience/service fee may be applied to payments. Registration fees are nonrefundable; refunds (when allowed) are subject to a processing/administration fee. A one‑time late fee and other payment‑delinquency terms apply as described in the provider's registration agreement.

- ENCORE billing and payment terms:
- Semesters are divided into monthly payments (Fall and Winter/Spring). Payments must be made online; students are not registered or permitted to attend until payment in full (or the first installment as required) is received. Specific class tuition amounts and payment links are provided at registration.

Refund information
- Uniforms: returned merchandise is accepted within 30 days; exchanged items must be unworn and in new condition. Return shipping costs depend on whether the return is due to a vendor error or customer error.
- Innovation Learning (Before & After Care): registration fees are nonrefundable; refunds that are issued are subject to a processing/administration fee (the provider applies a processing fee on refunds and a service/convenience fee on payments). Late fees and cancellation notice requirements apply.
- ENCORE: if a registered class is dropped, the ENCORE manager will contact families to process a refund or offer an alternate class; class-specific refund rules apply at the time of registration.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not offered. The school operates as a day K–8 public charter with elementary and middle campuses; there are no boarding fees.

Accepted payment methods and payment options
- Online payment portals are used for program and optional fee collection (school payment portal and program-specific portals). Families are required to keep a valid payment method on file for fee-based programs.
- Innovation Learning requires a valid credit or debit card on file and uses AutoPay; monthly program billing is possible. Service/convenience fees may be applied to electronic payments.
- Lunch account top-ups and à la carte purchases are managed through the district's lunch payment system (PayschoolsCentral).
- ENCORE and other program registrations and payments are completed through the school's online payment store. Specific vendors and program pages show the registration/payment links.

Summary (key points for parents)
- There is no application fee and no tuition charge for K–8 students (school is tuition-free).
- Optional, fee-based services exist: before/after care (Innovation Learning) with published registration and monthly rates, ENCORE enrichment classes billed by semester/month, an annual technology fee of USD 50 per family, and a school materials fee (amount collected through the school payment portal).
- Meals (breakfast and lunch) are provided at no cost to enrolled students; additional à la carte items require account funds.
- Uniform purchases follow vendor return/exchange rules (30‑day returns); registration fees for some programs are nonrefundable and some program refunds carry processing/administration fees.
Academics

Global Village Academy – Aurora teaches American Curriculum.

Curriculum
Global Village Academy Aurora serves K–8 with bilingual language immersion in English and a second language. English Language Arts uses Wonders (K–5) and StudySync (6–8). Math uses ReadyMath (K–5) and iREADY (6–8). Science uses Studies Weekly (K–5) and OpenSciEd (6–8). Social Studies uses Wonders (K–5) and TCI (6–8). Immersion languages include French Village, Mandarin Chinese Village, and Spanish Village, with resources such as Taoki and Company, Lalilo, Alouette, and D'accord for French; Mandarin Matrix, Step-Up Chinese, and Level Learning for Mandarin; and Español Yabisí, Avanza, Descubre, and EntreCulturas AP for Spanish.

Gifted and Talented
Gifted and Talented programming is offered. Identification uses multiple data points aligned with Colorado criteria: intellectual abilities (95th percentile on CogAT or NNAT), achievement (95th percentile on CMAS, iReady, or ACCESS), demonstrated performance (portfolios or juried work), and behaviors/characteristics. All second and seventh graders are screened, and parents can nominate students; an Early Access program allows highly gifted students to enter Kindergarten or First Grade early.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Voices, the English balanced literacy program, uses six school-wide themes focused on building character and global awareness. Teachers spend significant time on perspective taking and conflict resolution to promote cultural competence, and the program incorporates the 'We Teach Peace' Character Education Program.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
GVA-Aurora provides services for students with special needs under an Individual Education Plan (IEP) in accordance with state and federal guidelines.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English Language Learners (ELL) services use immersion to build on students' existing language skills; Spanish-speaking students can develop English skills while preserving their home language. ELL students have shown significant academic growth compared with traditional ESL programs.

Mental Wellbeing
Health support includes a part-time school nurse and campus aides; immunization requirements apply and health resources are provided, including state immunization guidelines and related health information.

Safeguarding
GVA-Aurora maintains a School Safety and Emergency Response Plan to safeguard students.
Parent Experience

History
Global Village Academy Aurora began in 2007 in Aurora with 220 students. Global Village Academy is a network of free, public international charter schools offering language immersion in English and a second language, with options including Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, French, or Russian. The school is governed locally by a five-member Board of Directors, with three members serving on the statewide Global Village Academy Collaborative Board that provides centralized governance. In December 2010, the Global Village Academy Building Corporation (Aurora) was formed to purchase land for the west campus, secure bond financing, and build a 32,000-square-foot facility.

Community
Global Village Academy Aurora operates two campuses in Aurora, Colorado: West Campus (Elementary) and East Campus (Middle School). The campuses' daily schedule begins at 8:00 AM, with dismissal at 3:00 PM on the West Campus and 3:20 PM on the East Campus. The bilingual immersion program and cultural events such as Sabor Latino and La Semaine de la Francophonie reflect the school's cross-cultural focus.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Global Village Academy Aurora operates two campuses: West Campus (Elementary) at 16401 E Alameda Drive and East Campus (Middle School) at 403 S Airport Blvd, Aurora, CO 80017. Students learn in English and a second language every day as part of the language immersion program, with bilingual immersion classrooms. The campus features a gym (GVA Aurora Gym) and a basketball court depicted in campus imagery. The East Campus Middle School Library is a project being built to enhance learning resources.

Sports Facilities
Facilities include a gym (GVA Aurora Gym). A basketball court is depicted in campus imagery. The site references Middle School Athletics as a student activity.

Academic Facilities
Global Village Academy Aurora offers a bilingual immersion program with English and a second language taught daily, supported by bilingual immersion classrooms. Language immersion resources and language proficiency targets are part of the curriculum. The school operates two campuses: West Campus (Elementary) and East Campus (Middle School). The East Campus Middle School Library is being developed as a learning resource.

Extra Curricular Facilities
After School Programs and Before and After Care are available. ENCORE classes are offered as enrichment. Middle School Athletics is listed as a student activity. The school runs an International Travel Program for Middle School Students and hosts International Days such as La Semaine de la Francophonie. Be a Story Hero is a library-building project for the East Campus Middle School Library.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
ENCORE offers after-school enrichment classes for grades K–5 at the West Campus and grades 6–8 at the East Campus. The school also runs an International Travel Program for Middle School Students, including a trip to China from May 31 to June 8, 2027, for language and cultural immersion. Language immersion initiatives support biliteracy with awards such as the GVA Seal of Biliteracy and the Proud to Be Bilingual Essay Contest Winners.

Arts & Creative
Global Village Academy Aurora hosts cultural performances and arts-rich events, including Sabor Latino – A Celebration of Culture and Community and La Semaine de la Francophonie 2026. Students participate in performances and celebrations that highlight music, dance, and theater as part of school life. Cultural events and International Days provide opportunities to express creativity and engage with diverse cultures.

Cultural & Language
French, Mandarin Chinese, and Spanish are offered through the language immersion program. Standard Chinese (Putonghua) is taught using simplified characters. Language Proficiency Targets and Language Immersion Resources support students in becoming bilingual, with recognition such as the GVA Seal of Biliteracy Awards. The program includes initiatives like the Proud to Be Bilingual Essay Contest Winners.

Social & Hobbies
ENCORE offers after-school enrichment classes for K–5 at the West Campus and 6–8 at the East Campus. The school provides seasonal sports for 6th–8th grade (and some programs for younger students) and middle school athletics. Innovation Learning provides before- and after-care until 6:00 PM.

Community & Service
Parents can engage through PTO and Leadership Groups and the Board of Directors, with volunteering opportunities available. The school conducts ongoing fundraising and community activities to involve families.

Leadership & Professional
The Board of Directors oversees governance, and parents participate through PTO and Leadership Groups, creating leadership and volunteer opportunities. There are formal channels for involvement in school events and initiatives, fostering leadership within the parent and local community.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Health & Wellness resources are available to students. The school offers seasonal sports and middle school athletics to support physical wellbeing. Innovation Learning provides before- and after-care to support well-being and supervision after the school day.
Languages

Language Provision
The school offers English plus immersion in French, Mandarin Chinese, or Spanish. Kindergarten: 80% of the day in the target language and 20% in English. Grades 2–5: 50/50 between the target language and English. Middle School: 30% of the day in the target language.

Bilingual Teaching
The school teaches in English and a second language.

Immersion Programs
Immersion: French Village (Grades K-1: The Taoki and Company Method; Grades K-2: Lalilo; Grades 2-5: Alouette; Grades 6-8: D'accord). Immersion: Mandarin Chinese Village (Grades K-5: Mandarin Matrix; Grades 6-8: Step-Up Chinese; Grades K-8: Level Learning). Immersion: Spanish Village (Grades K-5: Español Yabisí; Grades K-8: Avanza: Level Learning; Grades 6-8: Descubre; Grades 6-8: EntreCulturas AP).
Admissions

Admissions
1. Family Interest Forms are collected year-round. Students are admitted on a first-come-first-served basis, with preference given to siblings and to children of employees. The Family Interest Form submission begins the enrollment process and helps the school plan spaces. Family Interest Forms do not reset yearly, so parents may submit their interest years in advance if desired.

2. Priority windows and invitations to register. Starting in November, current GVA Aurora families are invited to begin the registration process for new siblings who plan to enroll in kindergarten for the following school year. This is the only priority window provided to current families. Families that wait to register siblings after this window risk losing their spot if classes fill up. Starting in January, registration opens for families new to GVA; those who submitted a Family Interest Form are contacted in the order their information was received to invite them to register. Once the invitation is sent, families have 7 business days to accept by completing the registration forms.

3. Grade-level availability, waitlists, and oversubscription. Students are accepted year-round as space is available. Once a grade level is full, students are placed on a waitlist until a spot becomes available. If more than 150 students apply for a grade level, a lottery will be held in January to determine enrollment. The lottery determines enrollment among oversubscribed applicants.

4. Language assessment for 2nd-8th grade. Enrollment for 2nd-8th grade requires a language assessment before registering. The language assessment is informational and there is no specific language level required for admission. It helps families understand where their child stands relative to future classmates and supports placement within the language immersion program. The results are used for planning but do not disqualify a student.

5. Age requirements and early access. Kindergarten eligibility requires the child to be at least 5 years old on or before October 1 of the enrollment year. First-grade eligibility requires the child to be at least 6 years old on or before October 1. The School may approve Early Access enrollment in accordance with state law.

Waitlist
Waitlist: When a grade level is full, applicants are placed on a waitlist until a spot becomes available. If more than 150 students apply for a grade level, a lottery will be held in January to determine enrollment.
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