We are HoLa! Founded in 2010, Hoboken Dual Language Charter School (HoLa) is the first and only free public Spanish + English Dual Language Charter School in New Jersey. Each year HoLa educates 420+ children from Kindergarten to 8th grade through an immersive Spanish/English dual language approach.
HoLa is a US News & World Report top New Jersey Elementary & Middle School (Private & Public). HoLa is the first Middle School in the state to have its curriculum approved for the College Board’s AP exam program, enabling students to take the Spanish AP exam in 8th grade to qualify for college credits. HoLa is designated as a Dual Language Model Program for the state of New Jersey.
HoLa’s mission is to develop our students into bilingual, biliterate, and culturally aware global citizens who are highly engaged contributors to their communities. A diverse faculty is critical to achieving our mission - HoLa's staff is 90% Hispanic and represents over 15 different countries throughout the Americas and Europe.
HoLa graduates attend the top public and private high schools and colleges in the U.S. and abroad. We are HoLa!