K–5: $5,300/year; Thales Academy (/ˈθeɪliːz/ THAY-leez) is a network of private non-sectarian community schools located primarily in central North Carolina.

Thales Academy, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit school, was established in 2007 by Robert L. Luddy, a North Carolina entrepreneur, educator, philanthropist, and founder of CaptiveAire Systems.

[2] Current locations for Thales Academy are Clayton, Rolesville, Holly Springs, Knightdale, Raleigh, Apex, Wake Forest, and Waxhaw, North Carolina, with developing campuses in Cary, and Pittsboro.

The buildings feature Greek columns, polished concrete floors, large windows, and painted classical murals in hallways in an effort to instill “the importance of order and beauty.”[4] K–5 campuses offer playgrounds with artificial turf.

DI uses repetition and frequent assessment to verify student achievement before moving to the next lesson.