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Charter Oak International Academy is one of the over 4,700 schools worldwide who are authorized to deliver the IB program. The IB program is centered on inquiry-based learning within a transdisciplinary framework that "develops young students as caring, active participants in a lifelong journey of learning."

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Enrichment programs for students & families each year

Enrichment Offerings

Charter Oak International Academy offers over 30 additional enrichment programs for students and their families throughout the year. These programs include the after-school "Explorations" program for students that range from coding to Zumba to gardening and more, Family Academies that are sponsored by the Family Resource Center twice a year, Family Math/Science Night, Family Literacy Night, Inquiry Night, the annual Cultural Celebration and more! We are always looking for way to keep learning beyond the school day and involve the whole family!

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Pre-K students

The West Hartford Public Schools prekindergarten implements the Creative Curriculum for Preschool. This play-based approach is grounded in research and early childhood theory in our 5 pre-k classrooms. Teachers plan for and assess young children's development using the companion assessment tool called Teaching Strategies GOLD.

Pre-K at COIA

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On-going sustainability initiatives

Sustainability Initiatives at Charter Oak

Charter Oak has many on-going sustainability initiatives and achievements. We have been recognized as a CT Green Leaf School and a LEED Gold School. We also have a parent, teacher and student organization, "Deep Roots," that has helped to sponsor sustainability efforts such as Waste Free Wednesday, recycling, composting, grant-funded silverware and trays and more! We are also lucky enough to have two school teaching gardens and a greenhouse.