# Uintah Basin Christian Academy (UBCA) > Uintah Basin Christian Academy (UBCA) is a non-denominational, nonprofit 501(c)(3) Christian school in Vernal, Utah, serving students from preschool through eighth grade. Founded in 1999 as an auxiliary of Vernal Christian Church, UBCA is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and uses the Abeka curriculum across all grade levels. The school also runs a Homeschool Flex Program for dual-enrollment students and participates in the Utah Fits All Scholarship program. UBCA provides full-time, tuition-based education for students in preschool through eighth grade, built around small class sizes and daily Bible instruction rather than a bolted-on chapel period. The school uses the Abeka curriculum across every subject and grade level, pairs it with weekly chapel services led by local pastors and guest speakers, and administers the NWEA MAP assessment to track student growth against national benchmarks. Tuition is charged as a single full-time rate rather than by course, and families are encouraged to look into the Utah Fits All Scholarship before enrolling. That program has covered up to $8,000 per eligible student and, for many families, the full cost of UBCA tuition. Families who don't qualify for Utah Fits All can apply for tuition assistance directly through the school office, and those who enroll by March 30 get 50% off the registration fee. A separate, lower-cost pricing structure applies to the Homeschool Flex Program, a dual-enrollment option for homeschool families taking individual classes at UBCA rather than enrolling full-time. **Does UBCA require students to come from a particular religious background?** No. UBCA admits students of any race, color, or national origin and does not require a specific denominational affiliation to enroll. **What ages or grades does UBCA serve?** Preschool (age 3) through eighth grade, plus part-time homeschool students through the Flex Program. **Is financial aid available beyond the Utah Fits All Scholarship?** Yes. Families who don't qualify for Utah Fits All can contact the school office to discuss need-based tuition assistance. ## About - [About Us](https://ubcaeagles.org/about/about-us.md) ## Featured Guides - [Preschool](https://ubcaeagles.org/index.html.md) - [K-8](https://ubcaeagles.org/index.html.md) - [Financial Aid](https://ubcaeagles.org/index.html.md) - [Tuition & Fees](https://ubcaeagles.org/admissions/tuition-fees.md) - [Schedule a Tour](https://ubcaeagles.org/admissions/schedule-a-tour.md) - [Educational Services Disclosure](https://ubcaeagles.org/admissions/educational-services-disclosure.md): Uintah Basin Christian Academy's educational services disclosure for full-time Preschool through 8th Grade students. Details on curriculum, schedule, teaching methodology, and Utah Fits All Scholarship participation. - [Dress Code](https://ubcaeagles.org/index.html.md) - [School Calendar](https://ubcaeagles.org/index.html.md) - [School Lunch](https://ubcaeagles.org/student-life/school-lunch.md) - [PTF (Parent Teacher Fellowship)](https://ubcaeagles.org/index.html.md) - [Giving Opportunities](https://ubcaeagles.org/index.html.md) - [You Can Pray for Us!](https://ubcaeagles.org/index.html.md) - [FAQ](https://ubcaeagles.org/index.html.md) - [Employment Opportunities](https://ubcaeagles.org/index.html.md) ## Blog - [Character Development at Christian School in Vernal](https://ubcaeagles.org/blog/character-development-at-christian-school-in-vernal.md): Discover character development at UBCA, a Christian school in Vernal where Biblical values education, daily Bible class, and small class sizes shape strong, Christ-centered character. Schedule a tour today. - [Prevent Summer Slide: Learn with Purpose Over the Summer](https://ubcaeagles.org/blog/prevent-summer-slide-learn-with-purpose-over-the-summer.md): Prevent summer slide with faith-based learning activities, reading lists, and practical strategies for Christian families. Discover how UBCA in Vernal, Utah supports year-round academic and spiritual growth. - [Preparing for Back-to-School: A Faith-Based Approach](https://ubcaeagles.org/blog/preparing-for-back-to-school-a-faith-based-approach.md): Prepare for back-to-school with a faith-based approach. Discover practical routine tips, prayer ideas, and UBCA's Christian education details for Vernal, Utah families. - [How to Instill Healthy Patriotism in Your Child](https://ubcaeagles.org/blog/how-to-instill-healthy-patriotism-in-your-child.md): Learn how to instill healthy patriotism in your child through a Christian lens. Discover practical strategies, biblical foundations, and how faith-based education supports balanced patriotism kids carry for life. - [Why Choose Christian Education Instead of Public](https://ubcaeagles.org/blog/why-choose-christian-education-instead-of-public.md): Wondering why choose Christian school over public school? Explore the benefits of Christian education including biblical worldview, small class sizes, character development, and academic excellence at Uintah Basin Christian Academy in Vernal, Utah. - [Why Small Class Sizes Matter](https://ubcaeagles.org/blog/why-small-class-sizes-matter.md): Discover why small class sizes matter for your child's academic success. Learn how UBCA's 12-18 student classrooms in Vernal, Utah provide personalized attention, stronger teacher relationships, and better outcomes. - [Homeschool Support: Exploring UBCA's Homeschool Flex Program](https://ubcaeagles.org/blog/homeschool-support-exploring-ubcas-homeschool-flex-program.md): Discover UBCA's homeschool flex program, a hybrid educational model combining homeschooling flexibility with professional Christian education instruction in Vernal, Utah. - [Christmas: A Rescue Mission—of the Divine Kind](https://ubcaeagles.org/blog/christmas-a-rescue-mission-of-the-divine-kind.md) ## Contact - [Contact](https://ubcaeagles.org/contact.md) ## Optional - [PALS (Parents Actively Lending Support)](https://ubcaeagles.org/parent-resources/pals-parents-actively-lending-support.md) - [School Events Calendar](https://ubcaeagles.org/student-life/school-calendar.md) - [Utah Fits All Scholarship: School Disclosures](https://ubcaeagles.org/disclosures.md): Uintah Basin Christian Academy's Utah Fits All Scholarship disclosures, including tuition, refund policy, educational services, and required school attestations for UFA approved school participation. - [Thank you for your interest in Uintah Basin Christian Academy!](https://ubcaeagles.org/success.md) - [Vernal School Resources](https://ubcaeagles.org/index.html.md) - [School Supply Lists](https://ubcaeagles.org/index.html.md) - [PALS Hours](https://ubcaeagles.org/index.html.md) - [Parent Portal](https://ubcaeagles.org/index.html.md) - [Safe Christian School Environment in Vernal](https://ubcaeagles.org/vernal-school-resources/safe-christian-school-environment-in-vernal.md): Discover the safe Christian school environment at Uintah Basin Christian Academy in Vernal, Utah. UBCA offers a secure campus, small class sizes, values-based bullying prevention, and a Christ-centered education with tuition covered by the Utah Fits All Scholarship. - [Biblical Curriculum in Uintah Basin Schools](https://ubcaeagles.org/vernal-school-resources/biblical-curriculum-in-uintah-basin-schools.md): Discover the biblical curriculum at Uintah Basin Christian Academy (UBCA) in Vernal, Utah. Daily Bible classes, faith integration across all subjects, and academic excellence in a Christ-centered environment serving preschool through 8th grade. - [Christian Alternative to Public School in Uintah Basin](https://ubcaeagles.org/vernal-school-resources/christian-alternative-to-public-school-in-uintah-basin.md): Discover UBCA, the Christian alternative to public school in the Uintah Basin. Compare private vs public education in Vernal, explore our Christ-centered curriculum, small class sizes, and Utah Fits All Scholarship. Schedule a tour today. - [Character Development at Christian School in Vernal](https://ubcaeagles.org/vernal-school-resources/character-development-at-christian-school-in-vernal.md): Discover character development at UBCA, a Christian school in Vernal where Biblical values education, daily Bible class, and small class sizes shape strong, Christ-centered character. Schedule a tour today. - [Utah Fits All Scholarship for Christian Education](https://ubcaeagles.org/vernal-school-resources/utah-fits-all-scholarship-for-christian-education.md): The Utah Fits All Scholarship covers 100% of tuition at Uintah Basin Christian Academy in Vernal, UT. Learn how your child can attend a Christ-centered school tuition-free. - [Christian Preschool Program in Vernal](https://ubcaeagles.org/vernal-school-resources/christian-preschool-program-in-vernal.md): Discover the Christian preschool program at Uintah Basin Christian Academy in Vernal, Utah. UBCA offers a faith-based preschool curriculum, daily Bible instruction, small class sizes, and a nurturing environment that builds Christian kindergarten readiness and a biblical foundation for early childho - [Christ-Centered Middle School Education](https://ubcaeagles.org/vernal-school-resources/christ-centered-middle-school-education.md): Discover Christ-centered middle school education at Uintah Basin Christian Academy in Vernal, Utah. UBCA's biblical middle school curriculum, small class sizes, daily Bible class, and faith-integrated academics prepare pre-teens for high school and a life of purpose. - [Christian Homeschool Support in Uintah Basin](https://ubcaeagles.org/vernal-school-resources/christian-homeschool-support-in-uintah-basin.md): Looking for Christian homeschool support in Vernal and the Uintah Basin? UBCA's Homeschool Flex Program offers dual enrollment, biblical curriculum, small class sizes, and weekly chapel for homeschooling families in northeastern Utah.