Founded in 2010, Hoboken Dual Language Charter School (HoLa) is the first and only FREE public charter Dual Language School (Spanish & English) 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 top-performing public school, with results ranking in the top 5% in the state, our funding falls in the bottom 5%. As a public charter school, HoLa operates with approximately $13,000 public funding per student, a significantly lower amount than the other public schools in Hoboken (and without funding for facilities). Your donations are crucial in helping us to support vital initiatives that will enhance the education of our students. 

AWARDS + RECOGNITION

• Ranked in the top 5% of Best Elementary and Middle Schools in NJ per US NEWS (across all Public + Private Schools in NJ).

• First charter school in NJ to be recognized with the NJSBA School Leader Award.

• 4 consecutive designations from the New Jersey Department of Education as the Dual Language Model Program School for 8 years and counting.

• First Middle School School in NJ to be approved for The College Board as an AP program for Spanish Language Arts curriculum.

• HoLa participated in the NJDOE pilot administration of the Pathway to Biliteracy assessment for 8th graders.

Friends of HoLa is an all-volunteer, parent-run, non-profit organization created to benefit Hoboken Dual Language Charter School (HoLa). FOH is committed to enhancing and enriching the bilingual education of students, supporting school initiatives and staff advancement while fostering a strong community.  FOH partners closely with HoLa to plan and oversee fundraising efforts through school and community events and activities.