Early Childhood Education
Briya’s pre-K classrooms consistently receive the highest scores on classroom quality as measured by the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS), a national evaluation tool. And while most pre-K students enter Briya performing below grade level, 96% leave our school meeting or exceeding expectations for their age.
“I’ve seen how (my daughter) has grown a lot at Briya. She is more communicative, independent, and full of love. She can express her feelings easily.”
— Zulma, Briya student
Adult Education
Briya adult students consistently exceed national averages in English, literacy, math, and career readiness.
“Before studying at Briya, I was shy to speak English. Briya gave me the opportunity to express myself. Now, I don’t care if it is wrong or right. I can talk and share freely. Briya has changed my life”
— Halima, Briya student
Workforce Development
Graduates leave Briya’s Medical Assistant and Child Development Associate programs well-prepared for careers in their fields, setting their families on pathways to economic stability.
“I have never been so excited before as when I got the call from Briya to tell me I’d been accepted in the MA Program. From that moment on, in that place where I was in the salon braiding someone’s hair, I felt like, ‘This is going to be a life change for me.’ Why? Because I knew I was going to be an MA one day.”
— Aminata, Briya graduate
Top school ranking
Briya’s high-quality programs have earned the highest ranking from the DC Public Charter School Board in both adult and early childhood education every year that the data has been published.
“Nothing has given us as much strength and confidence as Briya has. For me, Briya is like my home, my family, my support.”
— Rosa, Briya student