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Choosing a school is a big decision, especially a bilingual, Christ-centered one in a small mountain town. These guides walk through the questions Franklin families ask us most, the same way we'd answer them across the table at a tour.
What Is Dual-Language Immersion?
Two-way classrooms, the graduated 90/10 model, what the research says: this is the parent's guide we wished existed when we were researching schools for our own kids.
The NC Opportunity Scholarship, Explained for Western NC
Every NC K–12 student is eligible, with no income cap. What each award tier is worth, how to apply, and how tuition can come out as low as $48/month for qualifying families.
Read the guide →A Home Away From Home
Why we're a great fit for homeschool-minded families: four in-person days, family Fridays, and real Spanish immersion without giving up the rhythm you homeschool for.
Read the guide →How our two-way model works
The graduated 90/10 to 70/30 immersion breakdown by grade, the daily schedule, and our Friday virtual day for K and up, as it works at Sol & Son.
See the model →Frequently asked questions
Enrollment, the immersion program, tuition and the NC Opportunity Scholarship, and daily life, with short answers straight from us.
Read the FAQ →What the research says
The bilingual brain, Thomas & Collier's findings on dual-language effectiveness, and what the evidence says about academics.
Explore the research →More guides coming
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