Located in the heart of Central Falls, this new 66,695 sq. ft. dual-language Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8 academy is designed to serve a diverse student population within a single, cohesive learning environment; minimizing transitions and fostering long-term continuity before students enter high school. Many students
arrive in Central Falls facing the challenges of adapting to a new country and culture. This school is envisioned as a welcoming home where they can learn, grow, and build community over the course of their formative years.
The new Central Falls Dual Language PK-8 Academy supports this mission through innovative programs and purpose-built spaces, including a Community Health Clinic, paired classrooms supporting bilingual instruction, and adjacent push-in spaces supporting specialists. Responding thoughtfully to the surrounding urban fabric, the design features a compact footprint, a stepped three-story classroom core that maximizes natural light and ventilation, and a flexible outdoor green space that serves both the school and the broader community.