public · K–8

Charlotte East Language Academy

A CMS dual-language magnet school sometimes considered by South End families interested in language immersion.

Type: public
Grades: K–8
Location: East Charlotte (not within immediate walking distance of South End)

Charlotte East Language Academy is a CMS magnet school with a dual-language immersion focus. It's located in east Charlotte, meaning it's a meaningful drive from South End rather than a neighborhood option, but it's sometimes on the radar of South End families specifically searching for language-immersion programs within CMS.

As a magnet school, admission runs through the district's choice process rather than home address, so South End residency neither guarantees nor precludes a seat — families interested should check current application windows directly with CMS.

Before you rely on this

What to verify

Magnet school — apply through the CMS choice/lottery process
A drive from South End; factor commute time into daily logistics before applying
Confirm current language pairing and program structure directly with CMS
Magnet application windows are typically earlier in the school year than standard registration

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