NikolaTesla InternationalAcedemy (NTIA) is a diverse and inclusive not-for-profit private elementary school that strives to develop productive and confident lifelong learners by promising a stimulating and rich Serbian-American academic curriculum. Rooted in religious values, lead by St. Nikola Serbian Orthodox Church, NTIA holds true to high quality standards of education by integrating global knowledge which guides each child to achieve his or her maximum individual potential within and beyond his or her elementary years.

NTIA was created by a committed and motivated class of parents and community leaders who saw an opportunity to fill the need for a high-quality, small-scaled, globally cultured school as a resource that can grow within and well outside of our home community of Lyons, IL.

Nikola Tesla was a renowned inventor and visionary that spanned beyond his time who embraced asking the question, “why?”. His spirit of curiosity is a model for humanity and a statement within our Pillars of which we work to nurture our future scholars who will play a large part in paving a successful united future for all.

NTIA has a plethora of hands-on learning opportunities such as building a community garden, connecting to our Orthodox religion & culture as well as other prominent cultures of the world and facing real life outside of the classroom with visits to private farmsteads. These experiences along with valued others can advantageously inspire and gratify students’ willingness to learn and absorb the knowledge offered.