Illumination Learning Studio Photo #2 - Of course children need play-time. Our lessons are presented in a fun way meant to engage the young, developing mind in learning that builds curiosity and advances the imagination.

Illumination Learning Studio

Our sole mission is to engage and enlighten young minds through our interactive learning, music and arts programs. We are not in the business of childcare, we are in the business of educating school-age children by presenting a compelling cultural, performing and fine arts curriculum which includes instruction in music, drama, voice, art, yoga and language.
We opened our first learning studio concept in the Greenwood/Phinney Ridge neighborhood in April 2013, and our second location in Ballard/West Woodland just two years later in April 2015. In Septeber 2016, we open our third location near the Ballard Locks and a fourth location near Piper's Creek and Holman Road. We serve over 13 NW Seattle schools with our before and after school classes, daily tranportation options for these schools, a morning half-day educational-based preschool, camps and a variety of private and group music classes.

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School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-5
Year Founded
2013
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
9 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
CampsFine Arts
GuitarMovement
Performing Arts - DramaPiano
Technology ClubUkulele
Voice

School Notes

  • Our sole mission is to engage and enlighten young minds through our interactive learning, music and arts programs. We are not in the business of childcare, we are in the business of educating school-age children by presenting a compelling cultural, performing and fine arts curriculum which includes instruction in music, drama, voice, art, yoga and language. We opened our first learning studio concept in the Greenwood/Phinney Ridge neighborhood in April 2013, and our second location in Ballard/West Woodland just two years later in April 2015. In Septeber 2016, we open our third location near the Ballard Locks and a fourth location near Piper's Creek and Holman Road. We serve over 13 NW Seattle schools with our before and after school classes, daily tranportation options for these schools, a morning half-day educational-based preschool, camps and a variety of private and group music classes.
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Kari J., parent of ILS student. -
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are famous alumni from Illumination Learning Studio?
Illumination Learning Studio famous alumni include: Kari J., parent of ILS student..
When is the application deadline for Illumination Learning Studio?
The application deadline for Illumination Learning Studio is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Illumination Learning Studio located?
Illumination Learning Studio is located in the Northwest Seattle neighborhood of Seattle, WA. There are 10 other private schools located in Northwest Seattle.

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