Early Childhood–Grade 5, All Under One Roof

The GCA Way

A Different Kind of Elementary Experience

Our students enjoy opportunities such as:

🌎 Spanish & Global Connections

💡 Innovation Hub & STEM

♟ Chess & Strategic Thinking

🤖 Robotics & Engineering

🧮 Math Olympiad & Academic Challenge

💰 Young Entrepreneurs & GCA Marketplace

🏅 GCA Badge Mastery System

🩰 Dance, Art & Pottery

🌱 Nature Exploration & Outdoor Learning

❤️ Leadership, Gratitude & Community Service

Learning That Connects to Real Life

At GCA, learning extends beyond textbooks.

Students explore, build, create, solve problems, collaborate, and develop practical skills through meaningful experiences that prepare them not only for future academic success but for life.

Whether launching a student business, designing a STEM project, tending our outdoor learning spaces, competing in chess, or collaborating with students around the world, children learn that education is something they live—not simply something they study.

Life Design Studio

Through age-appropriate discussions and activities, students develop habits of success, discover their strengths, build character, set meaningful goals, and learn that each person has the ability to make a positive difference in the lives of others.

Our goal is to help students become confident learners, compassionate leaders, and the architects of their own lives.

Growing with GCA

Global Connection Academy is licensed from Early Childhood through Grade 12.

We are currently enrolling students through Grade 5, with additional grade levels opening each year as our students continue their educational journey.

Units of Inquiry

FAQs

  • The school day is from 8:00-3:00, with before and after care available from 7:00-8:00 and 3:00-5:00.

  • There are a number of scholarships and discounts available:

    -EdChoice Scholarship

    -EdChoice Expansion Scholarship

    -Autism Scholarship

    -Jon Peterson Scholarship

    -Internal merit based scholarships

    -Internal need based scholarships

    • Tuition & Scholarship Opportunities

      2026–2027 Annual Tuition: $15,900
      Annual School Fee: $1,000

      Global Connection Academy also offers:

      • Global Excellence Scholarships (Merit-Based)

      • Tuition Assistance (Need-Based)

      At GCA, we are committed to making a high-quality private education accessible to families. If affordability is a concern, we encourage you to contact us so we can learn more about your family and your student.

      We believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive in an educational environment that recognizes and nurtures their unique strengths, talents, and potential. Our goal is to make a GCA education accessible to families who share our values and educational philosophy.

  • Our maximum class size is 16 children per classroom, but we strive to provide low student to teacher ratios.

    As student body size permits, we combine several age groups in the classroom, allowing our students to experience the ability to learn from their peers in addition to their instructors.

    Diversified learning and individualized learning plans are also created by our teachers for each student, helping them to build and grow their proficiency in core classes as well.

    We are committed to keeping class sizes small as our student population expands to keep up our individualized learning plans for each student-- a critical element of our foundational education beliefs at GCA.

  • Transportation options might be available through the student’s home public school district. We are happy to assist you in this process.

    As of now, we have an established route with Berkshire, Cardinal, and Chardon School Districts.

  • Yes. Please see our Before & After Care page for details.