Private School Profiles

International School of Boston

The International School of Boston (ISB) is an independent, non-profit, French-English bilingual and international school, and one of the oldest, most respected bilingual schools in the United States. Located in Cambridge, one of the most vibrant metropolitan areas in the U.S., this worldclass accredited academic institution places the development of the bilingual brain at the heart of its mission. Offering a rich experience with rigorous programs and featuring a wide range of both local and international students and faculty, ISB prepares its students for a lifetime of learning and service. Whether students join us in Maternelle, Lower, Middle or Upper School, ISB graduates stand apart from other day schools' graduates, because their knowledge of the world is enhanced by learning across the disciplines in multiple languages and by connecting with diverse classmates from more than 40 countries. Our youngest learners (Toute Petite Section, starting at age 2 - grade 1) spend much of the day in the French language. Students in grades 2-5 spend time in both English and French. Middle School students have à la carte French or English options by subject. Our oldest students, grades 9-12, can choose a curriculum that is English- or French-based. These students graduate with an American high school diploma and choose between two internationally renowned diplomas, the French or the International Baccalaureate, giving them the opportunity to succeed at leading universities in the United States, France, and around the world. One of the many beneficial programs offered at ISB is the ISB Internship Program, enabling Upper School students to spend time in a real work environment. They also have the opportunity to study for up to a trimester at a partner school abroad. Our younger students take advantage of all that the Greater Boston area has to offer in terms of culture, arts, and history through experiential learning programs. ISB also has a very strong athletic program that includes its Blue Terriers Varsity Interscholastic soccer, basketball, volleyball and fencing teams. We invite you to sign up for our Virtual Open Houses at isbos.org/admissions.

Our Mission

As a Spanish Immersion preschool, the Pine Village Mission is to educate and nurture each child’s individuality within a culturally diverse, bilingual community so that every child develops a true passion for learning and an ability to engage in any environment and community. Our CORE values define our choices and hold the truths of what is most important to us as an organization. These four elements cannot stand alone within Pine Village. We need each of them to be present in our schools and our classrooms, as well as within the organization as a whole. When these four elements exist our choices are strong and our approach is clear. Love = Amor

Everything we do begins with love. Love is the essence of all that we teach in our classrooms as well basis of all of our relationships. Love is at the root of acceptance and inclusion. ¡Practicamos amarnos y amar a los demás todos los días! Laughter = Risa Children deserve to learn in an environment that is filled with joy and happiness. Laughter is symbolic of comfort, ease, and enthusiasm, which makes learning fun. ¡Nos reímos juntos todos los días!

Learning = Aprendiendo Everyone should seek opportunities to learn. Learning can happen at any moment during the day, and every moment for learning opportunities should be seized. ¡Aprendemos algo nuevo todos los días!

Language = Lenguaje Language is the key that opens the door of opportunity. It unites and blends the lines of diversity. Children absorb the language we speak and share it. ¡Compartimos nuevas palabras todos los días!

Locations

Brighton 370/400 Western Avenue Brighton, MA 02135

Brookline 15 St. Paul Street Brookline, MA 02446

JP / Revere Street 1 Roanoke Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

JP / South Street 57 South Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Kendall Square 695 West Kendall Street Cambridge, MA 02142 West Newton 1326 Washington Street West Newton, MA 02465

Newton Highlands 54 Lincoln Street Newton Highlands, MA 02461

Needham 65 Fourth Avenue Needham, MA 02494

Porter Square 2067 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02140

South End 700 Harrison Avenue Boston, MA 02118

Founded in 1877, Thayer Academy is a coeducational day school in Braintree for grades 5 through 12. Thayer students thrive in an environment distinguished by rigorous academics, a supportive culture, and a vibrant community. The Academy’s schedule is structured so that students do not have to choose one experience over the other — they can be performers, artists, and athletes while still being active and engaged students. In 2019 Thayer unveiled a new sports center as well as a new computer science and robotics wing. Easily accessible from public transportation, Thayer also offers bus routes from Boston, MetroWest, and the South Shore. The Academy’s Independent Science Research (ISR) Program, a Grade 11 elective, introduces students to actual research in scientific laboratories in the Boston area with the goal of working in a lab for six to eight weeks during the summer. Thayer’s Global Scholars Capstone Program promotes greater awareness of and engagement in global issues by combining interdisciplinary academic learning with application to real-world experiences. Students who successfully complete program requirements are recognized as Thayer Academy Global Scholars at graduation. Thayer Academy's mission is to inspire a diverse community of students to moral, intellectual, aesthetic, and physical excellence so that each may rise to honorable achievement and contribute to the common good. For more information, please visit www.thayer.org or call 781.843.3580..

745 Washington Street | Braintree, Massachusetts 02184 | 781-843-3580 www.thayer.org

Tender Loving Care Childcare Centers

TLC Childcare Center strives to provide a quality Early Childhood Education Program filled with carefully chosen staff members, filled with love and compassion for children. We believe that children are our most important resource and that their early childhood experiences are crucial in the development of their future. Each staff member strives to offer an environment that is high in quality and stimulates the child’s senses and where warmth and friendship are abundant, to meet the needs of the total development of the child. The program we pursue is geared toward helping the child develop habits of observation, questioning and listening while building a positive self-esteem. Our staff members are partners with our parents working together to meet both the needs of the children and their families.

TLC Childcare Center succeeds by delivering outstanding performance and customer service.

Just like Family!!

Tender Loving Care Childcare Centers are more than a Day Care. The loving Staff is like Family. I feel secure in knowing when I drop my daughter off that she will be cared for as if she were at home with a family member!! I know that my child is being cared for in a nurturing environment and by a well educated staff. The teachers are a group of AMAZING people who have dedicated their lives to caring for children and it shows. They are not just teachers, THEY ARE FAMILY!!

– Elizabeth, Waltham, MA

Just love them!

– Grace, MA

Highly Recommended

Tender Loving Care Childcare Center is a wonderful facility that provides excellent child care. Attentive, caring, patient, affordable and professional - all the qualities parents look for when in need for the perfect childcare. I highly recommend Tender Loving Care Childcare Centers located in Weston and Woburn Massachusetts!!!

– Delina, Waltham, MA

101 Willow Street Reading, Massachusetts 01867 781-944-4900 www.austinprep.org

300 Boston Providence Highway Walpole, Massachusetts 02032 508-850-3900 www.leagueschool.org

An Austin Prep education is preparation for the journey of life. The school’s mission is “to inspire hearts to unite, minds to inquire, and hands to serve.” It’s not the formal curriculum, however, that prepares students to go the distance. It’s the unwritten curriculum of veritas, unitas, and caritas (truth, unity, love) that Austin Prep imprints on the hearts of graduates that guides them on their inner journey. Community has always been at the core of an Augustinian education. “At Austin Prep, we are on a journey that is life-changing and important,” says Head of School, James Hickey Ph.D. “Our patron, St. Augustine, embarked on a journey for the truth. At our core is an institution on the same journey, committed to exemplary teaching and learning.” For upcoming admissions events, please visit austinprep.org or contact the admissions office at 781-944-4900 ext. 770.

League School of Greater Boston

For more than fifty years, League School of Greater Boston has remained committed to helping children and young adults, ages 3-22, with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) by teaching them the skills they need to be as independent as they possibly can in all aspects of their lives: social, emotional, academic, behavioral, and vocational. We uphold this mission through three distinct programs designed to teach social, academic, behavior and community-life skills based on a student's age and ability. Each program includes: content area academics (reading, math, science and social studies); full array of services (social pragmatics, communications, sensory integration, occupational therapy and behavior therapy); adapted physical education, art, music, culinary arts, daily living skills, community field trips and vocational training.

80 Crescent Avenue Newton Centre, Massachusetts 02459 617-969-4488 www.wellan.org Boston-area families choose Wellan for both educational excellence and our warm, inclusive community. Wellan’s preschool, elementary, and middle school programs each placed first as a Boston Parents “Family Favorite” in 2020. Wellan students benefit from the unique balance of freedom and responsibility offered by the school’s Montessori-Progressive curriculum, which promotes both individually-paced academic progress and collaborative project-based learning. Graduates demonstrate strong executive function skills that enable them to succeed at Greater Boston’s top public and independent schools. Empathy, community service, innovation, and social justice are emphasized throughout the curriculum.

Inspire. Challenge. Empower. Join us for a virtual tour at wellan.org Need-based financial assistance is available.

5 Lowell Avenue Winchester, Massachusetts 01890 781-729-3489 www.aceraschool.org

Acera School: The Massachusetts School of Science, Creativity, and Leadership

Be creative and inquisitive! At Acera, a K-9 STEAM school, we love questions. Our students learn by tapping into their intrinsic motivation to inquire about the world around them. Our innovative program includes individual learning plans, ability-based math, hands-on units in our life sciences lab, and creative electives in computing, philosophy, social sciences, and the arts, providing a runway that truly fits each child's interests and potential. Join us at one of Acera's upcoming virtual Parent Information Sessions. Dates and details are online at aceraschool.org/admissions

BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF BOSTON A NORD ANGLIA EDUCATION SCHOOL

416 Pond Street Boston, MA 02130 617.522.2261 www.bisboston.org

215 Ferris Avenue East Providence, Rhode Island 02916 401-432-9940 www.thewolfschool.org

British International School of Boston

You want the best for your child. So do we. That's why at the British International School of Boston, we educate differently. That's why we use unique curricula. That's why we offer more. That's why our students achieve more.

The British International School of Boston goes beyond traditional education. We provide students, from toddlers through high school, with opportunities and experiences they simply cannot get anywhere else. As a member of Nord Anglia Education, a global family of premium schools, BISB provides its students with enriched curricula through collaborations with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), The Juilliard School, and UNICEF. Your child will discover worldwide learning opportunities through our Global Campus activities, from expeditions and experiences in Tanzania and Switzerland, to summer programs and international sports competitions. You want the best for your child. Come discover it, at the British International School of Boston!

The Wolf School

The Wolf School is a private K- 8 special education school located in East Providence, RI. The Wolf School inspires Complex Learners to discover confidence, compassion, and a love of learning to reach their full potential. At Wolf, students experience individualized instruction in small groups, hands-on lessons, along with frequent movement activities to increase focus and ready themselves for learning. Over their time at Wolf, students learn how they learn by uncovering sensory supports that work best for them along with individual strategies for learning and social/emotional regulation. These lessons help to set Wolf students up for success at Wolf and beyond. Wolf educates up to 65 students from Rhode Island and Massachusetts with a variety of tuition payment plans including private pay, out of district placement, and financial aid.

Open since 1983, the Village Preschool is a community based program offering full day and half day programs. The school is open year round from 7:00 to 5:30. There are individual classrooms and two outdoor playgrounds. The preschool classes use a curriculum created by Resources for Early Learning for 9 months of the year and a teacher developed curriculum the other 3 months. Assessment is done online through Teaching Strategies Gold.

Roslindale, Massachusetts 02131 617-323-5141 www.vpsroslindale.com

10 Park Plaza, Suite 3330 Boston, MA 02116 617-973-8200 http://www.transchildrencenter.org/

Transportation Children's Center

TCC was incorporated in 1986 and is a private non-profit early education program providing full day early education programs including Pre-Kindergarten, Preschool, Toddler, and Infant programs located in the MA Transportation Building in downtown Boston. A hands-on approach to learning and discovering, TCC offers a variety of activities and materials that encourage manipulating, experimenting and problem solving. Our curriculum emphasizes a creative arts approach to developing reading, writing and math readiness skills to assure optimum growth and development. Individual and small group activities encourage language development, social skills, selfhelp skills in addition to fostering independence and self-control. The program is developmentally based allowing the children to develop at their own pace and provides a loving and nurturing environment which will enhance his/her self-esteem for future success in school.

Campus Locations: 30 Fairfield Street 26 Exeter Street Boston, Massachusetts 02116 617-226-4900 www.kingsley.org

57 Holton Street Boston, Massachusetts 02134 617-783-2600 www.gisbos.org The Mission of Kingsley Montessori School is to engage the mind, hands, and heart of each child to nurture resilient explorers, confident learners, and empathetic citizens. Located in the heart of Boston’s Back Bay, Kingsley Montessori School is a premier independent day school for students ages two through 12. Its unique “Foundational Decade of Learning” is student-centered and focuses on proven Montessori practices. The school strives to make the most of each student’s unique gifts and interests and to empower students to take ownership of their learning so that they may become happy, confident, and successful learners for life.

German International School Boston

Welcome & Willkommen!

German International School Boston (GISB) is a bilingual independent school serving students from age 3 to grade 12. The child-scaled Lower Campus houses a German immersion program for preschool and kindergarten children with no prior language requirements for entry. The Upper Campus serves grades 1 - 12 in a bilingual setting. GISB graduates attain native-level proficiency in English and German and earn both a high school diploma and the German International Abitur, an advanced degree allowing access to higher education in the US and abroad.

The intensive Fast Track program welcomes students entering grades 1-5 with little to no previous German language skills and prepares them to participate in GISB’s regular curriculum within one year. Contact admissions@gisbos.org to schedule a virtual tour! Guide to Private Schools | Boston Parents Paper 43

34 Winter Street Arlington, MA 02474 781-642-1052 www.lesleyellis.org

75 Sgt William B Terry Drive Hingham, Massachusetts 02043 781-741-5454 www.suescuela.com

Lesley Ellis School serves preschoolers through eighth graders in a community that celebrates diversity and is defined by respect for all. From the moment students enter the iconic orange Lesley Ellis doors they know what it means to belong; to be accepted; and to be challenged. Every student’s intellectual, physical, social, and emotional growth is nurtured and expertly guided at Lesley Ellis. The robust and flexible academic program allows faculty to meet individual needs of students, while simultaneously developing foundational social and emotional skills. The Lesley Ellis School program includes: • an arts program that exposes children to the vast canvas of creative expression available to them; • a schoolwide Spanish program, beginning in the earliest years; • an award-winning anti-bias curriculum that informs all aspects of the Lesley Ellis experience and reminds students that they are part of a larger global community which requires an ever-growing need for understanding and mindfulness. The faculty at Lesley Ellis are committed and enthusiastic and infuse each student’s experience with meaning and joy.

SELA: The International Private School

At SELA, we provide each child with a unique and personal learning experience. Every student will receive a full immersion education of the highest academic quality, through an engaging immersion curriculum which inspires and motivates them to strive for knowledge and understanding and prepares them for challenging, higher level work. SELA students will grow to be bilingual, globally competent citizens.

SELA is proud to offer the School of Early Global Education for children ages 3 months to 5 years. The Elementary School is for children in Kindergarten through grade 6. Both schools are located in our bright, friendly and safe 20,000 square foot facility, situated in the beautiful Shipyard area of Hingham. At SELA, we are Creative; Confident; Bilingual.

67 Harvard Street Brookline, Massachusetts 02445 617-566-7184 www.stmarys-brookline.org

161 Garden Street Cambridge, MA 02138 617-492-3410 www.cambridgemontessori.org

St. Mary of the Assumption School

St. Mary of the Assumption School is a richly diverse Catholic community serving students in grades Pre-K through Eight. We are dedicated to providing each child with a strong foundation academically, socially and spiritually. We strive to create an environment that is characterized by living faith, achieving excellence and acting responsibly. In addition to religious instruction, the school challenges students to gain mastery in language arts, mathematics, science and social studies by fostering inquiry, problem-solving and decision-making skills. Teachers develop and support awareness of the connections between subjects by providing opportunities for student projects and presentation with a core belief that the curriculum should be integrated and reflect life experiences. All St. Mary’s students are encouraged to work cooperatively with respect for one another as they experience the excitement that accompanies new learning.

Cambridge Montessori School

At Cambridge Montessori School, we partner with our diverse community, using authentic Montessori principles, to reveal each child’s innate love of learning and prepare our children to thrive in a complex world. Cambridge Montessori School was founded in 1963 to foster a love of learning and to educate children to be caring, socially responsible citizens of their community and world. The educational and supplemental care programs at CMS involve children from twenty-one months through grade 8 in four different programs: Toddler, Primary, Elementary and Middle School. CMS seeks to educate the whole child, applying the Montessori philosophy, in a familyoriented environment. The philosophy is based on the principles of Dr. Maria Montessori (1870-1952) whose holistic vision of education focuses on the cognitive, social, emotional and physical needs of the child. For Dr. Montessori, and for CMS, education is preparation for life. Cambridge Montessori School - Work the Mind. Reveal the Child. Unleash the Potential. Guide to Private Schools | Boston Parents Paper 45

428 Hammond Street Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts 02467 617-566-4394 www.tchs.org

The Chestnut Hill School educates students in a diverse, inclusive, and nurturing community where learning is infused with meaning, purpose, and joy. Believing students do their best when they feel a sense of belonging, we build caring relationships and a strong home-school partnership. At The Chestnut Hill School, our mission to educate children is deeply rooted in a commitment to academic excellence, diversity, and community. As leaders in early childhood and elementary education, we believe these three pillars are interconnected and create a diverse community of intellectually curious, culturally competent and self-empowered individuals who embrace challenge, lead by example, change the conversation.

St. Sebastian's School

Committed to the pursuit of truth through faith and reason, St. Sebastian's is a Catholic independent day school for 375 young men in grades seven through twelve. With an average class size of 11 and a student/faculty ratio of 7:1, St. Sebastian's offers a program of academic rigor and spiritual depth with excellence in the arts and athletics.

1191 Greendale Avenue Needham, Massachusetts 02492 781-449-5200 www.stsebs.org

WALDORF SCHOOL of Lexington 5 th ANNIVERSARY

739 Massachusetts Avenue Lexington, Massachusetts 02420 781-863-1062 www.thewaldorfschool.org

37 Hawthorne Street Norwood, MA 02062 508-650-5020 www.walnuthillarts.org

Waldorf School of Lexington

The Waldorf School of Lexington (WSL) serves students from preschool and kindergarten through grade 8 on a historic campus, adjacent to the 185-acre Great Meadows conservation land.

The Waldorf curriculum is carefully mapped to children’s cognitive, emotional, and physical developmental stages—including creative free play in preschool and kindergarten, providing an unhurried school experience. The school’s educational philosophy and culture instill in students respect for themselves, for each other, and the confidence to engage in a changing world. WSL prepares students for a lifetime of joyful, self-directed learning. Above all, WSL is a school where each child is seen, known, and loved. And that can change the world. For more information or to schedule a virtual tour, visit thewaldorfschool.org.

Walnut Hill School for the Arts

Walnut Hill School for the Arts is an independent boarding and day high school offering a transformational educational experience purposefully designed for student artists in grades 9–12, with a postgraduate year also available. We offer unparalleled training in dance; music; theater; visual art; and writing, film & media arts, complemented by a robust and innovative academic curriculum. Every aspect of our program promotes our students' growth as bold artists, curious learners, and mindful citizens. Students from across the country and around the globe come together to form a dynamic community on our scenic campus located in Natick, Massachusetts, just west of Boston. Guided by master teachers and supported by peers from a variety of artistic backgrounds, Walnut Hill students graduate prepared to succeed in college and beyond.

249 Nahatan Street Norwood, Massachusetts 02062 781-769-5354 www.scsnorwood.org

54 Brookside Avenue Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 617-277-1118 www.meridianacademy.org Saint Catherine of Siena is a joyful, Catholic school of dynamic, formative learning for students in grades preschool through grade 8. Saint Catherine of Siena School has educated students in Norwood and the surrounding towns since 1926.

In a personalized, student-centered environment, we celebrate the God-given greatness and unique potential of every child. We help students to develop a deep faith and love of God, and to grow as compassionate, confident, and courageous young men and women, prepared to use their gifts as Christian servant leaders in the world.

Meridian Academy

Meridian Academy is a diverse, investigationbased, secondary school that serves students in grades six through twelve. Our families come from Boston and the surrounding communities. By carrying out long-term original projects, Meridian students become experienced problem solvers, nuanced questioners, and engaged community members. Meridian's classes are interdisciplinary and active -- students don't just learn about each subject, they become members of the disciplines: junior historians, mathematicians, writers, artists, scientists, and more. Students head to college as sophisticated writers, learners, and researchers ready to engage with their classmates and professors at a high level. Joining our intentionally small and informal community, Meridian students get to be known well and to contribute to the life of the school in powerful ways developing leadership skills. Meridian students learn deeply, because classes are varied and engaging and because their questions and ideas influence the directions of their classes.

171 Mechanic St Foxboro, MA 02035 508-543-9619 www.sageschool.org

74 Hart Street Beverly, MA 01915 978-927-1064 www.gus.org Since 1990, The Sage School has served academically advanced education to gifted and talented students in grades Pre-K to 8. A private school located in Foxboro, MA, Sage provides the flexibility and challenges that gifted and talented students need—beyond what traditional schools provide. Our students explore foreign languages, humanities, the arts, science, computer science, and math in ways that allow them to make powerful connections. In a nurturing environment, students are challenged to strive, allowed to stumble, and guided to realize their full potential. The Sage School offers an academic program rooted in rich content, depth of study, intellectual rigor, and skills acquisition. Ultimately, with a balanced approach to life and learning, Sage students confidently apply their gifts, creativity, and curiosity to the world beyond Sage. This year, students are learning in person on our campus in Foxboro or remotely online!

Glen Urquhart School

Glen Urquhart School is an independent, coeducational day school for students in Pre-K through grade eight. At the core of our challenging academic program is the student - and the excitement of discovery. We believe in the power of curiosity, making mistakes, asking questions to find solutions, working with others to achieve greatness, and working as individuals for the greater good. Our students are offered a variety of ways to access learning through traditional methods, as well as innovative activities and projects that promote conversation and deeper thinking. We believe in being yourself, building each other up from the inside out, exploring beyond the classroom walls, and thinking outside the box. We believe that changing the world with ideas starts in pre-k.

Boston Trinity Academy is a Christian, coed, college preparatory middle and high school. We educate a diverse student body from the greater Boston area and beyond. We are committed to providing an exceptional academic experience that inspires each student to excel in a community where they are known and loved. Our graduates demonstrate the intellect, leadership, and moral character they learn here as they succeed at top universities and in life.

17 Hale Street Boston, MA 02136 617-364-3700 www.bostontrinity.org/

350 Prospect Street Belmont, MA 02478 617-993-5220 www.belmonthill.org

Belmont Hill School

Since 1923, Belmont Hill has focused on developing boys in mind, body, and spirit. Through years of practice and research, we know how boys learn best: how they interact, develop, and ultimately thrive as their best selves. Boys are known and nurtured, and are free to pursue their academic interests and their passions in athletics, service, and the arts. Working together with faculty mentors, boys maneuver through challenges, strive for excellence, celebrate difference, and develop friendships that last a lifetime.

The faculty, administration, and students are dedicated to creating a community that is diverse, inclusive, and equitable. The heart of the mission, always, is to develop boys into young men of great character. Visit www.belmonthill.org or call 617-993-5220 learn more and to schedule a virtual visit.

Fay is an independent, co-educational school that serves students in Kindergarten through grade nine, with an optional boarding program for grades 7-9. Located in Southborough, MA, our 66-acre rural campus is just 25 miles west of Boston. Fay is recognized around the world for its superior educational program, and our graduates are accepted to top secondary schools, including Phillips Exeter Academy, Phillips Academy Andover, Deerfield Academy, and Groton School. In addition to the core courses of mathematics, science, English, and history, students take art, music, and world languages. Students also focus on the design thinking process with courses in our 3,000 squarefoot Innovation Lab. Our community members embrace our five core values - Academic Excellence, Honorable Conduct, Dedicated Service, Earnest Effort, and Wellness of Mind, Body, and Spirit - and our school motto, Poteris Modo Velis (“You can if you will”) highlights our community's emphasis on determination, effort, and resilience.

Our boarding program, an option for seventh, eighth, and ninth graders, is specifically designed to meet the unique needs of junior boarders. Our boarding students come from across the United States and 24 countries: together, they learn and grow in an environment of care and respect, while developing essential life skills that foster independence and self-confidence. While the School has grown and evolved since its founding in 1866, our central purpose has remained constant: we provide our students with the foundation for a meaningful life. Fay's program empowers students to discover their talents, develop their intellectual abilities, establish essential academic skills and knowledge, and define their moral character - all essential to living a life of meaning and making a positive difference in the world.

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