Education for the Spirit, Mind, and Body.
Little Lotus Academy’s mission is to nurture moral character, strong intellect and physical and mental health for students pre-K to Grade 5.
A Culture of Excellence
Our school culture helps foster habits of deep attention, friendship, academic excellence and spiritual contemplation.
Academic Excellence
✔ Enriching classical curriculum
✔ Bilingual English and Mandarin instruction
✔ Small classroom sizes
Virtue, Beauty & Wisdom
✔ Virtue and character education
✔ Religious education
✔ Fine and performing arts
Traditional Culture
✔ Low-tech and smartphone-free
✔ Harmonious and orderly environment
✔ Uniforms
Rigorous Academic Curriculum
We deliver an enriching curriculum that brings together classical traditions from the East and West. Students study English and Chinese language arts, history, natural sciences, mathematics, physical education, music, fine arts, dance and calligraphy.
Cultivating Virtue and Wisdom
Education should aim not only at the perfection of the intellect, but also the refinement and edification of the soul.
At Little Lotus Academy, students engage their spiritual faculties through the practice of Falun Dafa meditation and the study of its scriptures.
Testimonial #1:
“Our child’s concentration greatly improved after she began doing meditation. We believe it is because of a peaceful environment as well as the deep learning of virtues. She can go long hours immersed in a book. We know we have a lifelong reader!”
—Dan, parent of 3rd Grade Student
Testimonial #2:
“My child is full of energy, creativity and carries a loud voice. I find the preschool program gives her a lot of stimulation. She is able to channel that energy throughout the day into beautiful arts & crafts, cooking, as well as more constructed lessons on ABCs, numbers and observation of nature. At the same time the meditation aspect helps her explore the space of quietness and reflection. At the end of the day, my child comes home balanced and fulfilled.”
—Lina, parent of Pre-K student
The Lotus Flower
In Buddhist tradition, the lotus flower is a symbol of spiritual purity and transcendence. Growing amidst mud, the lotus emerges untarnished in radiant blooms. This is a metaphor for our human potential to rise above suffering and confusion and hope that we remain good no matter the conditions we find ourselves in.
News & Announcements
FAQ
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47 Academy Avenue, Middletown, NY. Bussing may be available.
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Pre-K 3 - Grade 5
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$10,000 for pre-K
$11,000 for K-5
Financial Aid available.
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Yes, donations to our scholarship fund made financial aid available on a limited basis.
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Yes. Students are exposed to virtue education, meditation classes and the teachings of Falun Dafa.
People from all faiths and traditions are welcome.
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Little Lotus is proud to offer small class sizes for individualized student attention and care. The teacher-to-student ratio is 6:1.
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English and Chinese language arts, including English as a New Language (ENL) and Chinese for beginners; US and world history; geography; natural sciences: biology, earth, astronomy; mathematics (Singapore Math); physical education; music appreciation and chorus; fine arts, including water painting and calligraphy; classical Chinese dance.
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As a religious non-profit donations are welcome! Please support our tax-deductible scholarship fund.