Williamsburg Christian Academy

What Williamsburg Christian Academy does

Williamsburg Christian Academy is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) private Christian school founded in 1978 and located at 101 School House Lane, Williamsburg, Virginia. It delivers K-12 education through the International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum—the only Christian school on the East Coast authorized to offer PYP (K-5), MYP (6-10), and DP (11-12). The school serves approximately 110–500 students at a 10:1 student-teacher ratio across a 64,000-square-foot campus, with student representation from over 13 countries via its International Student Program. It holds dual accreditation from the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and AdvancED (now Cognia), and competes athletically in the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association (VISAA) and Virginia Metropolitan Athletic Conference (VMAC).

The school's core educational technology is the Google for Education platform integrated with a flipped classroom model, supported by Chromebook distribution to students and Smartboard-equipped classrooms. Beyond the IB curriculum, WCA offers Learning Support Services (tiered programs for students with ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, and executive functioning weaknesses), College and Career Counseling, 11 athletic teams across three seasons, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Junior Eagles intramural athletics (grades 2-5), and an International Student Program with homestay options and short-stay WCA Immersions (1-6 weeks). The proprietary #HowWeEagle spiritual culture integrates a biblical worldview across all curriculum areas.

WCA operates a tuition-based revenue model with annual tuition ranging from $12,145 (Kindergarten) to $16,170 (Grades 9-12 DP), plus enrollment and academic fees of $200–$2,100. Ancillary revenue streams include Learning Support Services (tiered monthly fees), AM/PM care (usage-based), tutoring ($40/hour), and online courses ($300/course). The school employs a sales-led go-to-market approach via personalized campus tours (9 AM-3 PM daily), student shadowing experiences, and a 25% referral tuition discount. Distribution channels include direct admissions (website, phone, email inquiries), international student recruitment, and community/athletic event visibility. Multiple tuition discounts (sibling, military, first responder, pastor) and need-based financial aid through the Virginia Education Improvement Scholarship Tax Credit Program and Edgar Randall Scholarship Fund support accessibility.

Name

Williamsburg Christian Academy

Legal name

Williamsburg Christian Academy

Website

https://williamsburgchristian.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Williamsburg Christian Academy is a nonprofit K-12 Christian school in Williamsburg, Virginia, offering the only Christian International Baccalaureate Continuum on the East Coast, serving local, military, international, and learning-diverse families through tuition-based enrollment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Private Christian Education (IB Continuum)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH), Service Learning Program Design, Accreditation & Evaluation (EDAIAGAL)

Keywords

• K-12 Christian education
• International Baccalaureate curriculum
• College preparatory schooling
• Private faith-based school
• Learning support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Williamsburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue stream from tuition for K-12 education across multiple grade levels, with associated enrollment fees, academic fees, and activity fees. Additional revenue from ancillary services including AM/PM care, tutoring, and online courses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Williamsburg Christian Academy is a private K-12 Christian day school delivering the full International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum—Primary Years Programme (K-5), Middle Years Programme (6-10), and Diploma Programme (11-12)—paired with Christ-centered worldview integration, learning support for diverse learners, athletics, performing and visual arts, and an international student program with homestay options. Tuition is the primary revenue source, billed annually per grade band with ancillary fees for activities, care, tutoring, and online courses.

Product overview

Williamsburg Christian Academy offers a comprehensive K-12 Christian education built around the full International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum—the only Christian IB Continuum school on the East Coast. The school provides three IB programs: Primary Years Programme (PYP) for grades K-5, Middle Years Programme (MYP) for grades 6-10, and Diploma Programme (DP) for grades 11-12. Beyond the IB curriculum, WCA delivers personalized learning through Learning Support Services, Flipped Learning methodology, and College/Career Counseling. The school offers extensive extracurricular programs including 11 athletic teams, Performing Arts (instrumental, choral, drama), Visual Arts, Junior Eagles intramural sports (grades 2-5), and an International Student Program with homestay options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum Program Full IB Continuum spanning Primary Years Programme (PYP) for grades K-5, Middle Years Programme (MYP) for grades 6-10, and Diploma Programme (DP) for grades 11-12, delivered as the only Christian IB Continuum on the U.S. East Coast. Serves enrolled K-12 students seeking rigorous college-prep academics integrated with Christian values.
• IB Diploma Programme (DP) College preparatory program for grades 11-12 featuring IB Core Courses, Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and CAS requirements. Students take six subjects at Higher Level (HL) or Standard Level (SL). Available to enrolled WCA high school students.
• Learning Support Services Personalized learning support for students with ADHD, anxiety, executive functioning weaknesses, dyslexia, dysgraphia, and other learning differences. Tiered offerings include Tier II ($50/month), Tier III ($100/month), Directed Studies ($200/month), PEP plan ($800/year), tutoring ($40/hour), and online courses ($300/course). Available to enrolled WCA students.
• International Student Program Full-year program and WCA Immersions Short Stay (1-6 weeks) for international students from 13+ countries, including homestay placement, college advisement, English language immersion, and cultural exchange. Serves international families seeking U.S. college-preparatory education.
• College and Career Counseling Comprehensive college planning program including career assessment testing, college admissions preparation, scholarship assistance, and workforce readiness support. On-campus college admissions testing and college visits available. Available to enrolled WCA students and families.
• Athletics Programs 11 team sports across three seasons (fall, winter, spring) including volleyball, soccer, cross country, field hockey, basketball, swimming, cheerleading, tennis, baseball, and golf. Competes primarily in the Virginia Metropolitan Athletic Conference and VISAA state championships. Available to enrolled WCA students.
• Junior Eagles Intramural Athletics Intramural sports program for students in grades 2-5, including coed soccer, basketball, and cheer. Upper class athletes serve as mentors and coordinators. Available to enrolled WCA elementary students.
• Performing Arts Program Holistic arts program including instrumental music (violin), choral music (Upper School Chorus), and dramatic performance integrated from PYP through DP. Features annual musical performances and acting courses. Available to enrolled WCA students.
• Visual Arts Program Visual arts instruction across all grade levels with concentrations at upper school, featuring the WCA Student Art Gallery with cooperative displays from Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and student artwork. Available to enrolled WCA students.

Quantifiable outcome

• IB students 17% more likely to be accepted to Ivy League universities
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• International Baccalaureate (IBO)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerIBO authorizes WCA as an IB World School offering the full Continuum (PYP, MYP, DP). WCA is the only Christian IB Continuum school on the East Coast, joining 5,000+ IB schools worldwide.
• Google for EducationcoreTechnology or IntegrationWCA is a Google for Education school with complete integration of Google technologies throughout curriculum. Students receive Chromebooks; teachers use Google tools for flipped classroom instruction.
• Virginia Metropolitan Athletic Conference (VMAC)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWCA is a member of VMAC of Greater Richmond private Christian schools. Primary league competition is inside the conference for most sports.
• Community Service Partner OrganizationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable organizations partnered with for service learning: Housing Partnerships, Avalon, Dreamcatchers, Grove Outreach Ministries, and Envoy Elder Care of Williamsburg.
• Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVMFA provides cooperative art exhibits and displays for the WCA Student Art Gallery, rotating periodically and coinciding with art and humanities courses.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Fork Union Military Academy: Established private boarding and day school in Fork Union, Virginia offering middle and high school programs. Comparable as a long-standing Virginia private school with structured college-prep academics, athletics, and boarding offerings.
• Flint Hill School: Independent, college-preparatory day school serving grades JK-12 in Oakton, Virginia. Comparable as a larger, well-established Virginia private school with rigorous IB-aligned academics, extensive athletics, and premium tuition positioning.

Regional players

• Virginia Episcopal School: Independent Episcopal boarding and day school in Lynchburg, Virginia, serving grades 9-12. Comparable in faith-based, college-preparatory identity and Virginia footprint, though it focuses on the high school years and serves a different sub-region.

Direct peers

• Norfolk Academy: Independent, college-preparatory day school serving grades 1-12 in Norfolk, Virginia. Directly comparable as a regional private K-12 with rigorous academics, athletics, and a similar tuition-driven business model serving the Hampton Roads area.
• Hampton Roads Academy: Independent, college-preparatory day school serving grades K-12 in Newport News, Virginia. Comparable as a regional private K-12 with similar scale, tuition model, and college-prep mission directly competing in the Hampton Roads market.
• Christchurch School: Independent Episcopal boarding and day school in Christchurch, Virginia serving grades 9-12. Comparable in faith-based mission, college-preparatory focus, and Virginia location, though WCA is non-boarding and serves K-12.
• St. Stephen's & St. Agnes School: Independent Episcopal JK-12 day school in Alexandria, Virginia. Comparable as a faith-based private K-12 with rigorous college-prep academics, athletics, and arts programs serving Northern Virginia families at premium tuition.
• The Covenant School: Christian classical K-12 school in Charlottesville, Virginia. Comparable as a faith-based, college-preparatory school with similar tuition scale and emphasis on integrated worldview, competing in the Virginia private school market.
• Cape Henry Collegiate School: Independent, college-preparatory school serving preschool through grade 12 in Virginia Beach. Comparable in mission (rigorous college prep), scale, regional catchment, and tuition model, competing directly with WCA for Hampton Roads families.
• Trinity Episcopal School: Independent Episcopal K-8 day school in Richmond, Virginia. Comparable as a faith-based private school with rigorous academics, similar admissions-led GTM, and overlapping Richmond-area catchment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/williamsburg-christian-academy

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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