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Progressive Immersion Model
Whole Child Approach
The whole child approach is at the heart of everything we do here. We're not just interested in your grades; we care about your well-being and growth as a person. We want you to leave our school not only smarter but also more confident, kinder, and ready to make a positive impact on the world.
Mandarin Immersion Instruction
Through our commitment to bi-literacy, academic excellence, and multicultural competence, we nurture our students in Mandarin immersion instruction, enabling them to emerge as self-assured communicators, adept problem-solvers, and culturally sensitive individuals.
Traditional Chinese Foundation
Traditional Chinese serves as the building blocks to learning Simplified Chinese at our Mandarin Immersion Academy. We believe in giving your child the best possible foundation in Mandarin Chinese, and that's why we're committed to teaching traditional before simplified Chinese.
Principal’s Message
As we enter our third year, Irvine Chinese Immersion Academy (ICIA) continues to blossom into a thriving, innovative public charter school dedicated to academic excellence, bilingual education, and cultural understanding.
Our theme this year—“Rooted in Growth, Reaching for the Sky”—captures who we are and what we strive to achieve. We are deeply grounded in our mission to provide a rigorous, immersive education in both English and Mandarin while nurturing the social, emotional, and intellectual growth of every student. At the same time, we are reaching ever higher—empowering students to think critically, communicate across cultures, and develop the skills needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.
In just two years, ICIA has grown into a vibrant, inclusive learning community where students flourish under the guidance of passionate, highly qualified educators. Our thoughtfully designed curriculum integrates language learning with subject mastery, ensuring students develop both academic confidence and global awareness.
At the heart of our work are the values that keep us grounded and guide our vision:
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Bilingualism & Biliteracy in English and Mandarin
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Academic Excellence through inquiry, collaboration, and creativity
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Whole-Child Development, supporting students socially, emotionally, and intellectually
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Global Citizenship and multicultural understanding
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Community Partnership, where families, students, and educators grow together
We are proud of the strong roots we’ve built—with the support of our families, teachers, and community partners—and we are excited for what lies ahead. Whether you’re a prospective parent exploring our school for the first time or a returning family continuing the journey with us, we invite you to learn more about how ICIA is cultivating capable, compassionate, and globally minded young leaders.
Welcome to a school where growth is intentional, learning is joyful, and the sky is the limit.
Warm regards,
Dr. Benson Kwok
