About CALE

A Fully Accredited Microschool in Columbia, MO
Columbia Academy for Learning and Enrichment (CALE) is an exceptional, fully accredited microschool situated in Columbia, Missouri. As a microschool, we are non-traditional in our approach. We are dedicated to catering to the individual needs of our students, providing them with a personalized and dynamic learning experience. At CALE, we embrace a multi-age approach that allows us to meet students exactly where they are in their unique learning trajectories.
Our School's History
See Where We're GoingGet to Know Our Staff
Meet Our TeamThe CALE Difference
Learn the DifferenceWhat is a Microschool?
Learn About MicroschoolsA Peek Inside CALE

April 10, 2026
CALE Impact Foundation's Night Among the Pages Gala

February 17, 2026
"The only thing I was wishing for was a school."

February 16, 2026
Growing with Purpose: Middle School at CALE

February 12, 2026
Creativity in Action

February 12, 2026
Science You Can See (and Experience)

February 12, 2026
Life at CALE: The Story Behind G&G Café

February 10, 2026
Sarah's Story

January 20, 2026
One Parent's Perspective

August 07, 2025
Impact Report on Early Literacy Development CALE at (2024-2025)

CALE is an Accredited School through Cognia®
Accreditation as conferred by the Cognia Global Accreditation Commission has provided Columbia Academy for Learning and Enrichment a nationally recognized mark of quality for our school. It demonstrates to our community our commitment to excellence, our willingness to enact meaningful change based on evaluation and feedback, and our desire to be the best we can be on behalf of the students we serve.
