James A. Smith Planetarium

Equipping and engaging teens and young adults with life and leadership skills to help them be ready for tomorrow.

International Experience (iE) provides a platform for international high school students, their host families and their host communities to connect, relate and explore both the differences that define us as well as the similarities that unite us. We believe that learning about other cultures, languages and customs is the best way to dispel prejudice and embrace global citizenship.

Our presence in Chattanooga has grown from 4 host families in 2020 to nearly 30 in 2022! Families can host anywhere in Hamilton County as well as Bradley, Sequatchie, Polk, Loudon, Knox, and surrounding counties.

Sara is reachable by text, phone, or email and has a team of 5 Local coordinators ready to help you get started on your journey with your exchange student! Students arrive in August 2023, but students are being matched to host families now!

Point Christian Academy is a new Christian School and Preschool in the heart of Red Bank.

For the 2022-2023 school year, we have students enrolled from pre-k 2 through Pre-k 4 and Kindergarten through 2nd grade. We will be expanding our Academy grades to 4th grade for the 2023-2024 school year with plans for strategic growth in the following years.

Point Christian Academy’s mission:

In pursuit of academic excellence and in partnership with families, Point Christian Academy exists to immerse every student in Biblical Truth, equipping them to be servants of Christ.

For more information or to schedule a tour please call 423-847-2919.

Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence (CCSE) provides an innovative, engaging, and personalized learning environment for students in grades K-8. Established in 2011, CCSE is centrally located in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Rated the #7 children’s museum in the US by Trekaroo! Fun, hands-on learning exhibits for children of all ages.

Creating meaningful connections between people and animals through education, conservation and engagement.

Constructed in 1936, the Jones Observatory has existed in Chattanooga, TN for 75 years now. Though small, it has a dedicated staff and is Chattanoogas premiere free attraction.

The Chattanooga Public Library serves City of Chattanooga residents through its main library in downtown Chattanooga and through four branches. Our mission is to be the community’s catalyst for lifelong learning. Neighborhood library locations include the Northgate, Eastgate, South Chattanooga and Avondale branches.

Siskin Children’s Institute works to improve the quality of life for children with special needs and their families. Siskin Children’s Institute has operated the Siskin Early Learning Center for more than 70 years. The center educates children with special needs and developmental disabilities, such as Down syndrome, cerebral palsy and autism spectrum disorders, as well as typically developing children in an inclusive environment where children learn and play together.

Signal Mountain Preschool is a full time, boutique preschool located at 1404 James Boulevard in the heart of the community of Signal Mountain.  The program is designed for children ages 2-PreK and is multi-dimensional in educational approach, dynamic in teacher engagement, and inspired in its vision for unique early childhood experiences.

The Downtown YMCA Preschool is a Three-Star Preschool, meeting the needs of working parents by providing affordable tuition for exemplary care in the Downtown area.

The UTC Children’s Center is an early childhood program operated by the School of Education, College of Health, Education and Professional Studies. The center serves children from six weeks of age through prekindergarten at two local sites: Brown Academy on the UTC campus and Battle Academy downtown. The Tennessee Department of Human Services licenses the center. The prekindergarten program is approved by the Tennessee Department of Education. Priority for enrollment is given to children of UTC faculty, staff and students.

Tree of Knowledge Learning Center is an early childhood development center. Privately owned and operated, we believe that our center is a place “Where Learning Starts at the Roots.”

Primrose Schools is a national system of accredited private preschools that provides a premier early education and child care experience for children and families. They have two locations in Chattanooga – East Brainerd and Hixson.

The Goddard School of Chattanooga offers fun learning experiences! Each day, caring and attentive teachers provide your child with countless opportunities to grow academically, socially, emotionally and physically in a safe and loving environment.

Serving grades pre-k through 12, Oakwood aims to unit a passion for Christ with excellence in academics.

Silverdale Baptist Academy is a non-denominational private Christian school committed to developing spiritually and academically excellent young men and women for Christ. They serve students in grades pre-k through 12.

Since 1985, Grace Academy has offered a Christ-centered education, blending the pursuit of knowledge with Biblical wisdom. They serve students in grades pre-k through 12.

Chattanooga Christian School is a Christian, interdenominational, co-educational, day school nestled on 55 acres at the foot of Lookout Mountain. CCS has been serving Christian families in the Chattanooga area since 1970 and currently enrolls 1,320 students.