2026-2027 School Enrollment Information
Application Links
*NOTE: Starting in the 2026-27 school year, Casa is launching a Dual Language program for ALL kindergarten students.*
The open enrollment period for the 2026-27 has closed, but you may still apply to join our waitlist with the links below
For kindergarten students joining Casa for the 2026-27 school year, we offer only our new Dual Language program.
For 1st through 8th grade students planning to join for the 2026-27 school year, we offer two separate programs with a different approach to learning the Spanish language. For more information about our programs, read the section below.
Click here to apply for the Kindergarten Dual Language Program, Grades 1-8 Enrichment Program, or Grades 1-8 Immersion Program, or use the buttons below.
Important Dates
January 23 at 12:00 PM – Lottery Opens
February 26 at 12:00 PM – Lottery Closes
Applications
*Starting in the 2026-27 school year, Casa is launching a Dual Language program for ALL kindergarten students.*
In the Dual Language Program core curriculum content is taught in English and Spanish. The goal of the program is that once students reach 8th grade they are speaking, reading and writing in both languages. Click here for FAQs about our new Dual Language program.
For 1st through 8th grade students planning to join for the 2026-27 school year, Casa Esperanza Montessori offers two separate programs with a different approach to learning the Spanish language.
In the Enrichment program core content curriculum is taught in English. Students also participate in weekly Spanish classes. The goal of the Enrichment program is to familiarize students with Spanish vocabulary, conversation and culture.
In the Immersion program core content curriculum is taught in Spanish. Supplemental literacy instruction in English gradually increases by grade band. The goal is that once students reach 8th grade they are speaking, reading and writing in both languages 50% of the time.
For kindergarten students joining Casa for the 2026-27 school year, we offer only our new Dual Language program.
There is a separate lottery for each program. Please make sure you know which program you would like to apply to. Being accepted to one program does not mean you can switch to the other program. For first through 8th grade, if you apply to both the Immersion Program and the Enrichment Program for the same child, and you get selected and accept a seat in one of the programs, your child will be removed from the other program’s lottery immediately.
There is only one lottery for all kindergarten students which is located under the Dual Language/Immersion program lottery.
About Casa
Casa Esperanza Montessori Charter School is a unique, tuition-free public K – 8 charter school that embraces the Montessori Philosophy to teach the NC standard curriculum.
Founded in 2003, it is among one of the first public charter schools in NC.
Casa boasts students from 39 nationalities. The diversity of both the staff and families provides our students with an authentic cultural experience.
Have more questions about our immersion and enrichment programs?
Watch this video for an example of an immersion program lesson.
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