
Welcome to FernLeaf
FernLeaf is a Kindergarten through 12th grade public charter school conveniently located between Asheville and Hendersonville in the mountains of Western North Carolina. We offer high quality academic instruction taught using hands on learning techniques such as project based learning and experiential education. Students are encouraged to be curious and ultimately become 'thoughtful, compassionate and engaged' members of their community!
Engaged Learners
FernLeaf holds students to high academic standards while crafting rich learning environments that bring learning to life! Our creative and caring teachers help students feel connected to something greater than themselves ultimately creating graduates who are prepared for ANYTHING they want to achieve!



What makes FernLeaf unique?

HANDS ON ACADEMICS

Hands on projects bring learning to LIFE!

SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL LEARNING

EMPATHY & COMPASSION
Social & Emotional learning is built into EVERYTHING we do at FernLeaf.

RICH LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS

FIELDWORK,
EXPERIENTIAL ED & OVERNIGHTS
ALL students go on (at least)
8 field works per year!

​AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

EXPLORE YOUR PASSIONS
FernLeaf's incredible lineup of after school offerings allow students to tap into their unique passions!
FernLeaf Fun Facts



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Social & community events annually
Unique Fieldworks Annually
Students going on off campus overnight trips annually
FernLeaf students use free bus transportation
Afterschool activity options annually
Healthy lunches served out of our food trucks every day
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