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Education · RACE Academy
Opening doors through learning.

RACE Academy is providing tuition-free, Christ-centered education while nurturing integrity, creativity, leadership, and excellence in children.

REFUGE ACADEMY OF CREATIVITY & EXCELLENCE

RACE Academy

Since October 10, 2022, RACE Academy has been providing tuition-free, Christ-centered learning to underserved children in Monrovia. In Year 4 (2025/2026), the Academy served 97 students with 11 staff members. In Year 5 (2026/2027), it has 12 staff members; the updated student enrollment is pending confirmation. Its current grade range is Kindergarten through Grade 5 (K–5).

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OUR COMMITMENT

Faith expressed through action.

RACE Academy is providing tuition-free, Christ-centered education while nurturing integrity, creativity, leadership, and excellence in children.

Quality education does more than impart information. It cultivates character, purpose and the confidence to serve.

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Quality education does more than impart information. It cultivates character, purpose and the confidence to serve.

INSPIRED BY Proverbs 22:6

WORK AND VISION

Where we are.
Where we are going.

YEAR 4 & YEAR 5 PROGRESS

Ongoing educational work

RACE Academy opened on October 10, 2022 with 30 children. In Year 4 (2025/2026), enrollment was 97 students with 11 staff members. In Year 5 (2026/2027), the Academy has 12 staff members and serves grades K–5; the updated student enrollment is awaiting confirmation.

FUTURE DEVELOPMENT

Growing responsibly

RACE Academy is working toward an enrollment goal of 200 students by 2029, subject to adequate classrooms, qualified teachers, student welfare support, and sustainable funding. This is a goal, not a confirmed enrollment figure.

REAL MINISTRY MOMENTS

Learning. Growing. Celebrating.

Classroom instruction, school community, family involvement, and documented student milestones at RACE Academy.

RACE Academy pupils raising their hands during classroom learning — Engaging learners through classroom participation

Teacher leading young RACE Academy learners in a classroom — Learning together at RACE Academy

RACE Academy student taking part in a reading activity — Building confidence in reading

RACE Academy teacher presenting a lesson to children — Classroom participation and instruction

Group of RACE Academy staff members in school-branded shirts — Educators and team members

RACE Academy students gathering together in school uniforms — School community

RACE Academy children dressed in graduation gowns and wearing medals — Celebrating student milestones

RACE Academy student speaking with a microphone during a graduation program — Students presenting with confidence

RACE Academy parent teacher association members gathering together — Partnering with families

RACE Academy students and supporters in yellow event shirts — School community celebrations

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Part of one holistic mission.

This ministry serves alongside four other areas of Refuge Ministries International. Together, they help our church respond to both spiritual and practical needs.

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A SHARED MISSION

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