AXIS International Academy: Empowering Multilingual Learners in Fort Collins
From 2018-2019, I served as one of the five founding board members of AXIS International Academy in Fort Collins. The school’s inception was largely driven by my friends Jenny and Kari, who envisioned a bilingual education for their children. My background in organizing conversation groups for Spanish, French, and Mandarin, along with my experience as a non-profit director and business owner, led them to recruit me.
Fast forward five years, and it’s heartening to see how well the school has thrived. Here are some highlights:
- French Program Honored: On April 8, AXIS International Academy had the privilege of hosting the Deputy General Consul of France and the French Attaché for Language and Education. They awarded the prestigious Label Francéducation to its French immersion program.
- Distinguished Performance: AXIS has achieved a “Performance with Distinction” rating, placing it in the top 25% of all public schools in Colorado for academics.
- Governor’s Award: The school received the Governor’s Distinguished Improvement Award, recognizing exceptional student growth across all grade levels.
For #1 above, Colorado Governor Jared Polis even sent the following video message of congratulations to the school:
A transcript of his message is as follows:
Bonjour. I’m Governor Jared Polis, and I’m thrilled to congratulate AXIS International Academy on the prestigious La Belle award from the French government. This award speaks to the hard work and dedication of the AXIS community and in the French program. AXIS is proudly the very first French immersion program with this distinction in Northern Colorado.
Learning a new language is so important and expands access to the world and opens doors of opportunity. As governor, my ability to speak multiple languages allows me to connect with more Coloradans to share information, provide updates, and really speak directly. You never know where your language skills are going to take you.
Congratulations, Access International Academy. May this achievement inspire continued growth, innovation, and success in the years to come.
-Jared Polis, Governor of Colorado
Though my direct involvement has waned, witnessing the school’s success feels like watching a child grow up. Kudos to AXIS International Academy!
For more information, you can visit the official AXIS International Academy website. Merci et au revoir!
