Bellevue Children's Academy

What Bellevue Children's Academy does

Bellevue Children's Academy (BCA) is a private IB World School located at 14719 NE 29th Pl in Bellevue, Washington, serving children ages 3–10 across an Early Years program (Preschool and Pre-K) and an Elementary program (Kindergarten through Grade 4). The school delivers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme as an inquiry-based curriculum, supplemented by specialist-led instruction in Science, Art, Physical Education, and Performing Arts, with small class sizes of 10–16 students. Core products include the Early Years Program, the Elementary School Program, a Summer Adventure Academy (open to non-BCA students), a Social & Emotional Learning program supported by a dedicated counselor, and add-on modules in STEAM (with coding), Spanish-language multilingualism, and a Japanese Bilingual track during summer sessions. Operations are supported by the iSAMS school management platform and Ravenna Hub for admissions.

BCA is owned and operated as part of International Schools Partnership (ISP), a global network of schools, which provides students with access to international collaborations, exchanges, and university counseling via ISP's Future Pathways program. The school maintains a documented transition pathway to Willows Prep at the end of Grade 4, creating continuity within the ISP K-12 ecosystem in the Pacific Northwest.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring academic-year tuition for Early Years and Elementary programs, with a secondary seasonal revenue stream from the Summer Adventure Academy priced at $750/week (or $650 for one shorter week) plus extended day ($200/week) and lunch add-ons ($10–$12.50 per meal). Customer acquisition is community-led via campus tours, the website, an inquiry form, and word-of-mouth referrals processed through Ravenna Hub. The school reports strong outcome metrics, with 96% of AY24-25 students exceeding year-end reading benchmarks and students achieving up to 1.8x national average growth in math and reading under a curriculum aligned one grade level ahead of Washington State standards.

Name

Bellevue Children's Academy

Legal name

Bellevue Children's Academy

Website

https://bcacademy.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Bellevue Children's Academy is a private IB World School in Bellevue, Washington serving children ages 3–10 (Early Years through Grade 4) with inquiry-based curriculum, multilingual programs, STEAM enrichment, and a documented transition pathway into Willows Prep, operating within the International Schools Partnership global school network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Primary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International Curriculum Early Learning Academies (e.g., IB Early Years) (EDACADAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Inquiry/Project-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAF), STEAM-Focused Early Learning Academies (EDACADAJ)

Keywords

• Private primary education
• IB World School
• Early childhood education
• Elementary education
• Summer enrichment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Bellevue

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Academic Year Tuition: Private school tuition for Early Years and Elementary programs covering ages 3-10. Tuition details are published on the school's tuition fees page but specific amounts were not included in the source data.
2. Summer Adventure Academy: Summer program enrollment fees for Pre-K through 4th grade students. Weekly themed programs running June through August with full-day and extended day options. Open to both BCA and non-BCA students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bellevue Children's Academy is a private IB World School that delivers inquiry-based education to children ages 3 through 10, organized into an Early Years Program (Preschool/Pre-K) and an Elementary Program (Kindergarten through Grade 4). Core academic instruction integrates literacy, math, science, arts, Spanish language learning, STEAM projects, and social-emotional learning, with a structured pathway preparing students for transition to Willows Prep at the end of Grade 4.

Product overview

Bellevue Children's Academy offers a unified private school educational program spanning Early Years (ages 3-5) through Elementary School (ages 5-10), built around an IB World inquiry-based curriculum. The core offerings include the Early Years Program and Elementary School Program, which integrate specialist-led enrichment in Science, Art, PE, Performing Arts, Computer Skills, and Spanish. Supporting programs include a Summer Adventure Academy with weekly themed activities, a Social & Emotional Learning counseling program, STEAM enrichment with coding, a Multilingualism Program, and a Japanese Bilingual Program for summer sessions. The school is part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP) network, providing global learning opportunities. Students progress through a structured learning journey culminating in Middle School readiness at Grade 4.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Years Program A preschool and Pre-K program for children ages 3-5 that balances playful exploration with hands-on, inquiry-based projects to build early literacy, math, science, and social skills, with specialist-led Science, Art, PE, and Performing Arts.
• Elementary School Program An IB World curriculum program for students ages 5-10 covering literacy, math, science, and the arts, with content aligned one grade level ahead of Washington State standards, Spanish language instruction, computer skills, leadership roles, and Middle School readiness preparation.
• Summer Adventure Academy A summer program for Pre-K through Grade 4 students (including non-BCA families) offering weekly themed activities, hands-on STEAM projects, sports, enrichment clubs, Japanese Bilingual Program, and optional Extended Day until 5:00 PM, with small classes of 10-16 students.
• Social & Emotional Learning Program A counseling and social-emotional learning program providing individualized and group support, dedicated counselors, classroom guidance lessons, and family resources to support students from daily friendships through life transitions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% of students exceeded year-end reading benchmarks in AY24-25
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International Baccalaureate (IB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBCA is an IB World School, authorized to deliver the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. The IB framework guides the inquiry-based curriculum from Early Years through Elementary, building critical thinking and independence aligned with international standards.
• International Schools PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBCA is part of International Schools Partnership (ISP), a global network of schools. Students benefit from international learning opportunities, global collaborations, competitions, and exchanges. The network provides shared resources, professional development, and Future Pathways program support including university counseling.
• Purple Splash StudiosminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEnrichment program partner providing creative arts services for student activities.
• PNW Rhythmic GymnasticsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSports enrichment partner providing rhythmic gymnastics instruction as part of after-school activities.
• Stemtree of RedmondminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSTEM enrichment partner providing science and technology education programs for students.
• Coding MindminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCoding education partner providing programming and computer science instruction for student enrichment.
• SnapologyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSTEAM enrichment partner offering hands-on learning activities in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.
• Techno Smart Kids LLCminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTechnology education partner providing innovative tech programs for young learners.
• Amazing AthletesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSports enrichment partner providing athletic programs to develop physical literacy and motor skills.
• NexploreminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEducational enrichment partner providing innovative learning programs for students.
• TGA Premier SportsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSports education partner providing professional coaching and sports programs for children.
• iCodeminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTechnology education partner providing coding and computer science programs for students.
• XtaticminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEnrichment partner providing educational programs for student development.
• ProClubminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFitness and wellness partner providing facilities and programs for student physical education.
• Nyam-Ochir Training Center (Judo)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMartial arts enrichment partner providing Judo instruction for students.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Eastside Preparatory School: Independent private K-12 school in Kirkland, WA positioned on rigorous academics and small class sizes; competes in the same Bellevue/Seattle tuition tier and family segment as BCA.
• Bear Creek School: Independent private K-12 school in nearby Bothell, WA serving the same Eastside Seattle demographic with a college-prep liberal arts curriculum and enrichment programming; competes directly with BCA for tuition-paying families.
• Willows Prep: ISP-affiliated middle school in the same Bellevue/Seattle network that receives BCA's Grade 4 graduates; operates a comparable IB-driven, inquiry-based academic model with the same ISP backing and shared admissions funnel.
• Seattle Country Day School: Independent private K-8 school in Seattle serving intellectually curious students with advanced academics and small classes; competes for academically oriented Eastside/Seattle families.
• Bellevue Montessori School: Local Bellevue Montessori early childhood and elementary program serving ages 3-12; competes for the same Eastside Seattle private-school families with a different pedagogical framework.
• The Little School: Bellevue-based independent early childhood/elementary school serving preschool through Grade 4 with a play- and inquiry-based approach; directly comparable in age band, geography, and tuition tier.
• Open Window School: Independent private K-8 school in Bellevue, WA emphasizing integrated, experiential academics with small class sizes; serves a nearly identical Eastside family demographic.

Broad incumbents

• International Schools Partnership (ISP): Parent organization and global K-12 private school operator that owns BCA and dozens of other schools worldwide; sets curriculum standards, branding, and shared services for BCA.

Regional players

• Bright Water School: Independent Waldorf-inspired preschool through Grade 8 school in Seattle; serves a similar private-school demographic with an alternative pedagogy and summer programming.

Others

• Ravenna Hub: Application management platform used by BCA for admissions; not a competitor but an enabling technology partner used by many independent private schools in the Seattle market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BellevueChildrensAcademy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/about

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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