INTERNATIONAL PREP ACADEMY

International Prep Academy is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Champaign CUSD 4 school district, located in Champaign, IL with about 302 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, International Prep Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

International Prep Academy (IPA), located at 1605 W Kirby Ave in Champaign, Illinois, is a unique K-5 elementary school within the Champaign Unit 4 School District. It is distinguished by its status as an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, specifically offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP). The school’s curriculum is designed to foster a global perspective, encouraging students to become active, compassionate, and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

The school is well-regarded for its emphasis on a rigorous, inquiry-based educational framework that challenges students to think critically and solve problems across various disciplines. Beyond its academic focus, International Prep Academy prides itself on building a diverse and inclusive community. By integrating international-mindedness into daily instruction and extracurricular activities, the school prepares its students not only for academic success in middle and high school but also to function as responsible, globally conscious citizens in an interconnected world.

For more information, contact International Prep Academy at (217) 351-3995 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.