Grace Christian Academy in West Bay

Grace Christian Academy (GCA) is a private Christian school located in West Bay, Grand Cayman. It provides a U.S.-based education in a faith-centered environment, welcoming students from preschool through high school.

Grade Levels and Curriculum

• Grades offered: Pre-K (age 3) through Grade 12
• Curriculum: U.S. program (New York State Engage) combined with standards from the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
• Exams & prep: Students take MAP assessments, IOWA, PSAT, SAT, and Advanced Placement (AP) courses in upper grades.

Class Size and Student Support

• Enrollment: Around 118 students
• Teachers: About 18 teachers and 2 teaching assistants
• Student–teacher ratio: 7 to 1, allowing for small classes and individual attention.
• Support: Around 17% of students receive extra help for learning needs.

Tuition and Fees

• Application/Testing Fee: CI$200 (2024–25) / CI$250 (2025–26)
• Annual Tuition:
  • Pre-K / Kindergarten: CI$10,486 (2024–25) → CI$11,220 (2025–26)
  • Grades 1–5: CI$11,564 (2024–25) → CI$12,373 (2025–26)
  • Grades 6–8: CI$12,911 (2024–25) → CI$13,814 (2025–26)
  • Grades 9–12: CI$13,049 (2024–25) → CI$13,962 (2025–26)

(Sibling discounts and after-school care fees are also available directly from the school.)

Facilities and Activities

Grace Christian Academy combines academics with strong extracurricular opportunities.

• Facilities: Swimming pool, STEAM resources, computer lab, steel pan music room, and smartboard-equipped classrooms.
• After-school clubs: Offerings change each term. Recent options include snorkeling, chess, robotics, LEGO, volleyball, and soccer. Past programs have also included steel pan, swimming, and scuba.
• After-school care: Available for ages 3–14, typically 2:45–5:15 pm.

School Hours

• Monday to Friday: 7:45 am – 4:00 pm

Values and Community

The school emphasizes Christian values while creating a supportive, family-like atmosphere. Small class sizes encourage close parent-teacher collaboration, and the goal is to graduate students who are academically prepared, emotionally confident, and spiritually grounded.

Accreditation and Ratings

Grace Christian Academy is recognized by the Cayman Islands Office of Education Standards. The most recent inspection (November 2024) rated the school as “Satisfactory”, with ongoing focus on improvement.

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