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35 Years
experience
Classical Christian Education in Colorado Springs
Evangelical Christian Academy (ECA) has been dedicated to classical Christian education since 1991, partnering with parents and churches to nurture students' intellectual and spiritual growth. Our curriculum emphasizes truth, beauty, and goodness, shaping students as image-bearers of God through a holistic approach that combines academic rigor with character development. With over 350 students across our Lower School, Upper School, and Homeschool Collaborative, we maintain a student-centered environment focused on cultivating critical thinking and moral integrity. Our faculty, committed to both educational excellence and spiritual mentorship, guides learners from Pre-K through 12th grade in a classical tradition that prioritizes heart development alongside academic achievement.As a community, we emphasize collaboration with families to instill seven core character traits that prepare graduates for purposeful lives grounded in Christian values. ECA's unique approach integrates classical pedagogy with biblical worldview formation, offering a distinct alternative to conventional education models that prioritize metrics over meaningful learning. Through programs like our House System and arts initiatives, we foster well-rounded development while maintaining rigorous college preparatory standards. With over 900 alumni since our founding, our track record demonstrates the effectiveness of this time-tested educational philosophy in producing graduates equipped for academic, professional, and spiritual success.
Services
Classical Christian Curriculum
College Preparation
Homeschool Collaborative
Grammar School Programs
Rhetoric School Education
Spiritual Development
Arts Programs
House System
Faculty Mentorship
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- We integrate classical education with Christian worldview formation since 1991
- Our faculty combines academic expertise with spiritual mentorship
- We emphasize character development alongside academic achievement
- We offer college preparatory standards with biblical foundation
- Our community partners with families for holistic student growth
Services
Classical Christian Curriculum
Our classical Christian curriculum combines academic rigor with spiritual formation, teaching students to think critically while developing biblical worldview understanding. Through the trivium framework, we cultivate intellectual curiosity and moral character in a learning environment that prioritizes truth, beauty, and goodness. This approach prepares students for lifelong learning and purposeful living grounded in Christian values.
College Preparation
Our college preparatory program maintains rigorous academic standards while integrating biblical principles across all subjects. Students engage in advanced coursework designed to develop analytical thinking and effective communication skills. With a 3,160-hour average volunteer requirement, we emphasize character development alongside academic excellence to produce well-rounded graduates prepared for higher education and beyond.
Homeschool Collaborative
The Homeschool Collaborative provides structured support for families combining home education with professional instruction. Our program offers specialized teaching in core subjects while maintaining parental involvement in education. This flexible approach maintains classical Christian standards through weekly classroom instruction supplemented by home-based learning activities.
Spiritual Development
Spiritual development is woven into every aspect of our curriculum through biblical integration and character education. Students participate in chapel services, community service projects, and virtue-based learning that emphasizes the seven traits of our Portrait of a Graduate. This intentional focus cultivates moral integrity and spiritual maturity alongside academic growth.
Faculty Mentorship
Our dedicated faculty provides personalized mentorship that extends beyond academic instruction. Teachers combine subject matter expertise with spiritual guidance, creating supportive relationships that nurture students' intellectual and personal growth. This mentorship model fosters a learning community where educators actively invest in students' holistic development through intentional discipleship and academic coaching.
Questions
What makes classical Christian education unique at ECA?
Our approach combines classical learning methods with biblical worldview instruction, emphasizing truth, beauty, and goodness through the trivium framework.
How does ECA partner with families?
We collaborate with parents and churches through regular communication, family events, and shared responsibility for character development and academic progress.
What grade levels do you serve?
We offer programs from Pre-K through 12th grade, including a Homeschool Collaborative option for families seeking hybrid learning.
How does spiritual development work?
Spiritual growth is integrated across all subjects, with dedicated chapel services, service learning projects, and character education focused on our seven core virtues.
What college preparation do you offer?
Our rigorous curriculum includes advanced coursework, college counseling, and a 3,160-hour volunteer requirement to develop well-rounded graduates.
How can I visit the campus?
Schedule a personalized tour through our admissions office to experience our Lower School and Upper School facilities in Colorado Springs.
