About Baltimore International Academy (BIA)

Program Philosophy and Model

• Baltimore International Academy is a language immersion school.
• Linguistic experts developed a comprehensive K-8 language curriculum that builds oral and written language fluency as well as cultural insight.
• Core subjects are taught through Chinese, Russian French, or Spanish.
• Staff believe that enriching curriculum with a foreign language emphasis will improve the academic performance of students.

Learning Environment

• BIA’s mission is to ensure that all students acquire knowledge and skills through speaking, reading, and writing in target languages.
• Student progress is continuously monitored with adjustments to instructional programs as appropriate.
• Parent and community involvement is cultivated and encouraged.

Student Support Services

• English as a Second Language programs
• Afterschool and enrichment programs
• Computer labs
• Homework clubs
• Language immersion summer enrichment camp
• Extended learning opportunities
• Rosetta Stone program
• First in Math
• Study Island

Partnerships

• Russia House in Washington, DC
• The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
• Howard County Community College China Program
• The American Council of Teachers of Russian
  • Russian Club and Program at University of Maryland
  • Chinese Language Teachers Association
  • American Association of the Teachers of French
  • Alliance Française de Baltimore
  • The Mexican Cultural Center
  • Baltimore Museum of Art
  • Bethel World Outreach Ministries
  • Johns Hopkins University
  • Morgan State University
  • Coppin State University
  • University of Maryland at College Park