Enrollment is per class or camp session; no annual membership required. Classes are offered in a quarterly system (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer). Private group classes require a minimum of 4 students: $65 for the first student, $30 for each additional student, with a minimum of 5 one-hour meetings. A material fee covers student manuals, curriculum development, a Communication Academy bag, and classroom supplies. FSA accounts are accepted by most parents. Registration is available online or by calling (408) 777-8876.
Services: Public Speaking classes (ages 6–14), Confident Debate classes, Academic Writing classes, Common Core Reading classes, Math Olympiad / AMC 8 classes, Reader's Theater, Summer camps, Holiday week camps, Private group classes (K–12), Corporate public speaking training
Meeting schedule: Classes run quarterly (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer) on weekdays after school and Saturdays. Office hours: Mon–Fri 1:00 PM–6:00 PM, Sat 9:00 AM–12:30 PM. Summer and holiday week camps also available. Online courses offered year-round for ages 6–14.
Languages: English
Meeting formats: in-person, online, private group, summer camp, holiday camp, corporate on-site
Additional information
The academy's main classroom is at 1054 S De Anza Blvd Suite 103, San Jose, CA 95129 (near Cupertino border). Postal/mailing address differs: 1512 S De Anza Blvd #188, San Jose, CA 95129. Founded by director Jackson Chow in 2001. Partners include Cupertino Recreation, Palo Alto Recreation, Los Gatos Recreation, Fremont Recreation, Milpitas Recreation, Dublin Recreation, San Mateo Recreation, Foster City Recreation, Burlingame Recreation, and several school districts.
