Bronx Early College Academy for Teaching & Learning

Bronx Early College Academy (BECA) is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World school offering the IB Diploma Programme. Our curriculum meets the needs of highly motivated students through thought-provoking instruction in a caring and inclusive school environment. In addition to traditional academics, students participate in a range of educational activities including community service, international and college trips, project-based learning intensives, a film program, and computer science program. A full-time Director of College Counseling offers intensive support for both students and families towards college readiness, application, and financial aid process. Our goal is to prepare students to access superior post-secondary experiences.

• Priority to continuing 8th graders
• Then to New York City residents

• 24% of offers went to this group

• Course Grades: English (75-100), Math (75-100), Social Studies (70-100), Science (74-100)
• Standardized Test Scores: English Language Arts (2.0-4.5), Math (2.2-4.5)
• Attendance
• Demonstrated Interest: School Visit
• Interview
• 24% of offers went to this group

Authorized International Baccalaureate World School: Diploma Programme

American Museum of Natural History Masters of Teaching Program Partner School

Community School Partnership with Fordham University

Beauty and Joy of Computing Program

College Bound Initiative Partner School

Bx1, Bx13, Bx2, Bx32, Bx35, Bx41, Bx41-SBS, Bx6, BxM4

Community School; Extended Day Program; Uniform

After-School Club Day, Bronx Arts Ensemble, Bronx Works, Chess, Creative Connections, Debate, Learning Leaders, MOUSE Squad, Peer Tutoring Program, Service, Student Government, Studio Arts, The Leadership Program

Baseball, Basketball, Flag Football, Track and Field, Volleyball

• Bronx Early College Academy

• Humanities & Interdisciplinary