Dallas–Fort Worth area · Plano / Prosper · PWA Academy

Plano / Prosper, Texas

Possible arrival gateway: Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

A 4–8-week classroom audit beginning January 7, 2027, for Grades 1–11 with campus-specific placement. Grades 1–4 require an accompanying parent.

Teacher guiding a student in class

School introduction

The school has campuses in Plano and Prosper, Texas. Its winter classroom experience has one start date and suits families able to arrange at least four continuous weeks of local study and living.

The programme’s overall scope is Grades 1–11, with grade availability varying by campus. The Prosper campus lists regular provision through Grade 6; families seeking Grades 7–11 should ask an advisor about the appropriate campus and places.

Curriculum

Students audit regular classes in their assigned grade and participate in classroom tasks. The programme does not provide cumulative grades and issues a completion certificate; subjects and learning follow the assigned class.

There are no separate ESL classes or programme-organized after-school or weekend activities. Families should plan care around English readiness and dismissal times. Uniforms may be borrowed without charge and returned on the final day.

Regular local hours are 08:15–15:15 for Grades 1–4, 08:00–15:00 for Grades 5–8 and 07:45–15:20 for Grades 9–11. Wednesday dismissal is 14:00, 14:00 and 14:30 respectively.
There are no separate ESL classes or after-school or weekend activities. Ask about lunch arrangements and inclusions for the selected campus.
Placement in Grades 7–11 cannot be assumed at the Prosper campus.

School features

A fixed start for 4–8 continuous weeks in class
Grade-level classroom tasks and a completion certificate
Uniforms available to borrow without charge

Grades available for short-term study & entry requirements

Eligible grades: Grades 1–11; grade availability varies by campus

Application requirements

The scope is Grades 1–11, with admission and placement depending on campus and available places. Grades 1–4 require an accompanying parent.
Attendance must begin January 7, 2027, last at least four weeks and end by March 4.
Students need to be ready for regular English-language classes; separate ESL classes are not provided.
Families must arrange housing, guardianship, transport and insurance. Students staying without parents need guardianship and authorization documents signed by both parents.

Can a student start in February instead?

This winter arrangement has a single start date of January 7, 2027, lasts at least four weeks and ends by March 4.

Are ESL classes available for students who need English support?

There are no separate ESL classes. Discuss whether the student can manage English-language classes at the intended grade level before applying.

Will students receive a transcript?

The programme is classroom auditing without cumulative grades. A completion certificate is provided at the end.

What daily arrangements are parents responsible for?

Day attendance; families are responsible for housing, transport, insurance, and after-school and weekend care. Grades 1–4 require an accompanying parent. Ask an advisor about campus-specific lunch arrangements.

Dates, duration & fees

Length of study: Minimum 4 weeks; maximum 8 weeks
Dates: All visits begin January 7, 2027 and end by March 4. The individual end date follows the arranged 4–8-week duration.
Fees: Contact an advisor

Fees must be paid before the program begins and are non-refundable and non-transferable. Review the applicable payment and cancellation terms before enrolling.

Accommodation & documents

Attendance options: Day attendance

Accommodation, airfare and travel medical insurance are excluded. Grades 1–4 require an accompanying parent. Students staying without their parents need guardianship and authorization documents signed by both parents.

Typical application materials

Application materials in English, a recent photograph, birth certificate or passport, visa and medical insurance information.
Immunization records and previous-year grades in English, parental health authorization, and mathematics and English teacher recommendations.
Students staying without parents need guardianship and authorization documents signed by both parents. Ask an advisor for the final checklist.