Academics

Experience Excellence

Experience is everything, and ESA's academic program proves it. From PK3 through 12th grade, our curriculum emphasizes problem-solving, hands-on learning and critical thinking. Academics at ESA blend content and enrichment to encourage curiosity and inspire learning. Students are active participants, experiencing their education through challenge and exploration.

- Small Classes
  
  With small classes, every student progresses. Enrichment clusters, electives and independent studies give students opportunities to learn with others who share their interests.

- Support
  
  Teachers, advisors, grade level deans, counselors, chaplains, academic support teachers and coaches are available to help students navigate academic, social, and extracurricular challenges.

- Lifelong Learning
  
  Teachers who are passionate about the subjects they teach set the example for a lifetime of curiosity and growth. They share their love of learning with their students every day.

- Technology
  
  On both the Lafayette and Cade campuses, teachers incorporate technology as one of the many tools that contribute to learning.

- Experiences
  
  Through placed-based learning, students explore and face challenges that broaden their knowledge, teach them to work together, and give them the confidence to succeed.

- The Arts
  
  Through visual and performing arts, ESA students step into the shoes of artists to learn the skills and establish the foundation for exploring their own creativity.

Explore ESA's academic program in depth on our division pages.

Lower School

Middle School

Upper School

Episcopal School of Acadiana

Episcopal School of Acadiana is a private coeducational day school for students in grades PK3 through 12. Our mission is to instill in every student the habits of scholarship and honor.