The Children's Creative and Performing Arts Academy
Primary and secondary school in San Diego, The United States
The Children's Creative and Performing Arts Academy (CCPAA) is a private school in the North Park area of San Diego, California, in the United States, at 3051 El Cajon Boulevard. It has served San Diego families since 1981 and teaches from preschool to 12th grade, with a college-preparatory curriculum that integrates academic subjects with the arts. The school points to its small class sizes and, according to the school, was named a Platinum School on the 2024 AP School Honor Roll.
- Core subjects: mathematics, science, English language arts and social studies
- AP classes in high school
- Dance: ballet, jazz, contemporary and hip hop
- Theatre: acting, stagecraft and production
- Music: instrumental and vocal training
- Visual arts: painting and drawing
An International Student Program accepts students from kindergarten through high school, with personal academic advising, English language support and help adapting to the US school system. Admission starts with an online application, followed by contact from the admissions office, a campus tour and an optional visit day; enrolment for the 2026-27 school year is open with limited places.
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Admission
Admission steps at CCPAA:
- Online application
- Follow-up contact from the admissions department
- Campus tour
- Optional visit day for the student
- Required documents: academic transcripts, immunization records and enrolment paperwork
- Application fee for new students plus the first tuition instalment as a deposit to reserve the place
Subjects taught
- Arts, Design and Crafts
- Creative Arts