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A beacon of specialized education and community engagement, The College School offers a unique environment that nurtures the potential of bright students with diverse academic, social, and emotional needs.
Our affiliation with the University of Delaware places us in a privileged position to draw from the latest research and best practices in the field of education through our partnership with the College of Education and Human Development.
Our motto, Great Minds Learn Differently, inspires our purpose and is the basis for our guiding principles of kindness, perseverance, and self-advocacy.
Offering a rigorous and engaging experience, teachers at The College School utilize proven practices that focus on the strengths and challenges of every child.
Small class sizes and high student to teacher ratios ensure that learners make progress and build on their successes.
Come and learn more about the innovative teaching and learning that happens at The College School and the resultant joy that comes from progress and accomplishment.
Located in Newark, Delaware on the University of Delaware
Children’s Campus, The College School offers students in grades 1
through 8 a rigorous and engaging curriculum, unique to a
University setting.
A dedicated focus on how the brain learns and what individuals
need to thrive is the cornerstone of our mission.
While some of our student population presents with mild
learning challenges that may impact school success, ALL benefit
from a supportive environment that promotes confidence, discovery
and self-advocacy.
The College School teachers are master teachers, and our staff
members are specialists who provide learners with curriculum in the
arts, physical education, STEM, and SEL.
While some students at The College School have language-based
learning differences (i.e. dyslexia) or ADHD, others simply need a
warm, structured, and resourceful environment to reach their true
potential.
Our hands-on STEM program fosters integrated problem solving
and critical thinking, promoting a deep understanding of various
disciplines and engendering a passion for learning.
A comprehensive focus on literacy and differentiated
mathematics enables us to meet learners where they are and usher
them forward as they build their skill sets and conceptual
understanding.
Physical education and the arts complement the student
experience, and social-emotional learning goals are the lifeblood
of our program. A sense of empathy, self-awareness, and feelings of
safety and inclusiveness in the classroom create a foundation for
learning and untold ripple effects.
Integrated support services include literacy intervention that
is Orton-Gillingham-based, occupational therapy, speech and
language pathology, and counseling.
The College School's tuition is approximately $24,205 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of The College School?
The acceptance rate of The College School is 75%, which is lower than the national average of 89%. The College School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Delaware with low acceptance rates.
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