Socrates Academy is a K-12 tuition-free public charter school, cultivating scholars' critical thinking, self-confidence, and skills in English and Greek using the Socratic Method in a high-achievement, multicultural setting.
Welcome to Socrates Academy
Discover a nurturing environment at Socrates Academy, a charter school with a focus on partial Greek immersion and the Socratic method. Socrates Academy is nationally recognized for academics and ranked in the top 5% of all schools in NC. We are a meaningful school choice option for the greater Charlotte area, fostering critical thinking, self-confidence, and academic excellence. With a focus on Greek and the Socratic Method, your child will thrive in our multicultural setting. Explore our programs and join our community to inspire your child's educational journey.
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We are accepting applications for Kindergarten through 10th grade for the 2025-26 school year.
The Socrates Approach
Our curriculum blends multilingual and multicultural elements with North Carolina Essential Standards, Common Core, and National Greek Curriculum Standards. Using the Socratic Method, we focus on critical thinking, high academic quality, and emphasize mathematics, reading, writing, character development, multiculturalism, and early language acquisition. This prepares students for a diverse, interconnected world.
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What is the Socratic Method?
The Socratic Method, also known as inquiry-based teaching, is a timeless and powerful tactic for fostering critical thinking. It emphasizes asking students questions rather than providing answers, encouraging curiosity and guiding them to understand complex topics through their own reasoning. This method is central to instruction at Socrates Academy, engaging students by involving them actively in their education, a practice dating back to ancient Greece.
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