Cambrian Academy is a private school in
San Jose, California
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, founded in 2008 by Dave Delgado.
Private College Preparatory School
Cambrian Academy serves students in Grades 6-12. Although described as an Advanced Middle School and College Preparatory High School, it is organized as a continuum spanning Grades 6-12. Students are placed in classes based on ability rather than age, so the grade-level distinction is less important than the individual student's path to college.
International School
The international school at Cambrian Academy, also known as Cambrian International Academy (CIA), enrolls foreign students from 6th through
12th grade
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. CIA's stated objective for foreign students is to quickly develop their
English language
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skills so they can be mainstreamed into the academy's general student population. This prevents foreign students from becoming isolated, as happens too often in many ESL programs.
Accreditation
The school is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
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High schools in San Jose, California
Private high schools in California
Private middle schools in California
Educational institutions established in 2008
2008 establishments in California
Private schools in San Jose, California