We are currently enrolling kids ages 5–13 for our founding school year (September 2025 – June 2026). In future years, we plan to expand into high school.

Our campus is located at 21555 Modoc Lane, Bend, OR 97702 — just minutes from Highway 20 and 27th. The property has five acres of space for kids to learn, play, and explore.

• $800 Enrollment & Technology Fee. $300 is non-refundable after enrollment.

• $1,200/month (paid September–June).

• Discounts: 5% for second child, 10% for military/fire/police. Discounts can be combined AND there is a family tuition cap for families with more than 2 kids. Inquire for more details.
  👉 Founding Family Offer: Enroll by 10/10/25 for our October 27th Session start and your tuition will be locked for life.

No. While we share some Montessori ideas like hands-on learning and independence (especially with our 5–7 age group), Bend Leadership Academy blends self-paced academics, Socratic discussions, projects, movement, and enrichment workshops into something uniquely our own.

The year is broken into six sessions (“sprints”), each ending with a presentation day where kids share their projects with families and our community. Each sprint is followed by a one-week break. Our next session kicks off on 10/27 and enrollment is OPEN.

👉 [Download the calendar here]

Every day blends focus and freedom. Kids rotate through projects, academics, Socratic discussions, movement, and free play. These blocks are guided but flexible — if kids are in a deep discussion or project, our coaches don’t stop them just because the clock says so.

👉 [See a sample schedule here]

Yes! BLA offers a Friday Enrichment Day program. Leaders join us for morning kickoff, physiology & movement, and a two-hour enrichment session led by community experts.

• Schedule: Fridays, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (drop-off 8:45–9:00, pickup 12:00–1:00).

• Cost: $600 per session, with a non-refundable $200 deposit.

• Next Session: October 27 – December 19, 2025.

Enrichment sessions may include art, finance, survival skills, language, and other community-led workshops. It’s a great way to experience BLA’s model and community in a flexible, part-time format.

It means kids take ownership of their learning. Coaches guide, but kids are responsible for their progress, their choices, and often, for helping peers. This builds independence, confidence, and problem-solving skills that last far beyond school.

We see parents as partners. Education works best when school and home are aligned. We’ll keep you informed, provide resources, and invite you into the community — but we’re not asking for busywork or “volunteer hours.” Just partnership in raising thriving kids.

Bend Leadership Academy operates as a private education program in Oregon. Families formally register as homeschoolers with Bend-La Pine School District, and their children attend BLA full-time as their learning environment. This approach gives us the freedom to create a flexible, innovative model while ensuring families remain compliant with state requirements.