Our Mission

Kansas City International Academy is committed to excellence in education, inspiring and empowering children from all nationalities and diverse backgrounds, giving them the foundation they need to achieve the highest level of success in life.

About KCIA

Facts About

Our Students

Students

Languages Spoken

Countries Represented

“Our teachers at KCIA create an environment that is so supportive to students, and I think a huge part of that is helping students develop peer-to-peer relationships, and develop relationships with staff members that ultimately help students feel welcome and included and comfortable at KCIA.”

Kate McDowell

Director of Curriculum and Instruction

Honoring Every Student’s Background

Our community celebrates the many cultures, languages, religions, and traditions our students bring with them. KCIA creates a learning environment that honors each identity while maintaining high expectations for English language development and academic success.

At KCIA, language development isn’t a separate track—it’s woven into every part of our curriculum, instruction, and professional learning. Teachers intentionally infuse reading, writing, speaking, and listening into daily content, ensuring multilingual learners grow academically while strengthening their English skills.