Introducing Our New Dual Language Program
Rooted in Faith. Growing in Wisdom. Flourishing in Two Languages.
Three Hierarchs Academy is excited to announce the launch of a new Dual Language Program in English and Greek, beginning in the 2025–2026 academic year. This groundbreaking initiative is designed to cultivate early bilingualism and biliteracy while forming young minds and hearts through the Orthodox Christian faith.
Unlike full immersion models, our balanced dual language approach allows students to develop fluency in both English and Greek by learning side-by-side in both languages. Instruction is deeply enriched by Orthodox-centered content, ensuring that every lesson nurtures not only the intellect, but also the soul.
A Faith-Based, Whole-Child Approach
What sets our program apart is its integration of Orthodox teachings with academic excellence. Rooted in the wisdom of Christ and the lives of the Saints, our curriculum fosters spiritual, emotional, social, and physical growth. Each child is encouraged to fully develop their God-given potential in a loving and nurturing environment.
We are beginning with Kindergarten and First Grade and will add one grade level per year.
-
Kindergarten: Building the Foundation
Our Kindergarten program focuses on early bilingual development during the critical years of ages 4–6. Research shows that bilingualism boosts cognitive growth, improves memory, strengthens attention, and enhances decision-making skills.
Key features include:
• Native speakers in both English and Greek
• Emphasis on listening comprehension and spoken fluency
• Age-appropriate activities that promote literacy, numeracy, and social interaction in both languages
• Introduction to Orthodox Christian virtues, Greek culture, and history
• Play-based learning that encourages exploration, creativity, and meaningful connection
• Daily prayer, song, and spiritual reflection
• Enrichment through art, music, and Byzantine chant
• Strong family partnership and ongoing parent engagement
• Low student-teacher ratios for personalized learning
Children at 3HA pray together, learn together, grow together, and play together, forming lifelong habits of faith and friendship.
-
First Grade: Deepening Knowledge, Strengthening Faith
In First Grade, students begin a more academically rigorous program while continuing to grow as bilingual learners and faithful Orthodox Christians.
Highlights include:
• Bilingual development in reading, writing, and math
• Embedded instruction in Greek Orthodox faith, history, and culture
• Project-Based Learning, Exploratory Centers, and STEM activities to inspire critical and creative thinking
• Civics lessons, field trips, and special visits from Orthodox community members
• A well-rounded curriculum aimed at forming responsible, joyful, and faithful young learners
We are committed to helping each child set a strong foundation in their faith, culture, and academics, so they may grow as confident, caring, and Christ-centered individuals.
Why Choose Our Dual Language Program?
At Three Hierarchs Academy, we believe that of all holy works, the education of children is the most holy. Through our Dual Language Program, your child will gain not only the gift of bilingualism, but also a deep-rooted sense of identity, virtue, and purpose.
“Your children at 3HA will pray together, learn together, grow together, and play together.”
Join us in this exciting new chapter as we form the next generation of Orthodox Christians who love God, love learning, and love their neighbor—in two languages.