Why an Independent School?

An Independent school education benefits students in many ways.
Our students:

have greater opportunities to excel academically and complete more advanced courses
enjoy greater curricular freedom and teacher initiative
develop close relationships with teachers and are more engaged in their classes
pursue higher education more frequently and are more likely to enter
graduate programs after college
get involved in their school, local, national and global communities

To learn more about the benefits of independent schoools, please watch the following video by Pat Bassett, President of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS). Click here to watch the video.

Research

Researchers at the Higher Education Research Institute at UCLA discovered the following about independent school graduates.
Independent Schools: Preparing Students for Achievement in College and Beyond

The US Department of Education measured results of independent school alumni.
Values Added: The Lifelong Returns of an Independent School Education

National Center for Education Statistics report.
Learning in the Arts and Student Academic and Social Development

More information about an Independent School Education is available through NAIS. On this page, you will find links to in-depth research about how an independent school education can benefit your child. Visit www.nais.org


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