Early College High School - Concord

Branch Christian Academy is a Christian homeschool and community program serving families in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. We support home-educating families with coursework and a shared learning community. Our 2026–27 curriculum covers grades 1–8. We support home-educating families through coursework and a shared learning community. Families can choose from publisher-based coursework and electives as they plan their students’ learning. Branch offers a community setting for families who want educational resources and opportunities to learn alongside others while maintaining a home-education model. We are based in Cabarrus County and provide a way for local families to connect around their students’ learning. Parents can contact Branch Christian Academy to learn how the curriculum works, which electives are available, and whether the program fits their home-education plans. We offer coursework for grades 1–8 in the 2026–27 school year. Contact us to ask about electives, participation, and options for a student outside this range.

Carolina International School (CIS) in Concord, North Carolina, is a tuition-free public charter school founded in 2004 that delivers an environmental science and globally focused K-12 education for over 800 students across Cabarrus and Mecklenburg counties. Situated on an 80-acre nature campus complete with wetlands, streams, and walking trails, CIS integrates environmental stewardship into every academic discipline. Maintaining a 15:1 student-to-teacher ratio, the school offers Advanced Placement (AP) coursework, international cultural studies, and competitive athletics. CIS provides a robust Exceptional Children (EC) department, delivering certified special education services, speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, and 504 accommodations in an inclusive, nature-rich setting.

Concord Academy in Concord, North Carolina, is an accredited private Christian college-preparatory day school founded in 1976 that serves over 700 students from preschool through 12th grade (ages 3–18) across Cabarrus and northern Mecklenburg counties. Dual-accredited by Cognia and ACSI, Concord Academy pairs rigorous academics with biblical worldview integration, offering extensive Advanced Placement (AP) coursework, championship athletics, fine arts, and STEM labs with an 11:1 student-to-teacher ratio. Through its Academic Support Program (ASP), dedicated learning specialists provide structured tutoring, individualized testing accommodations, and executive functioning coaching for students with diagnosed learning differences and ADHD.