School For Independent Learners

909 N San Antonio Rd
Los Altos, CA 94022
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Tel: (650)941-4350
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  • At School For Independent Learners, courses are taught in the ultimate student centered format one teacher, one student.
  • Our one-to-one setting provides a tremendous opportunity for accelerated progress and self-directed learning.
  • Teachers tailor course content with respect to each student's interests, goals, and abilities.
  • We employ a philosophy of mastery learning to ensure that students master course material, at their own pace.

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc. Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Grades Offered Grades 8-12
ADD/ADHD Support Yes
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded 2005

Student Body

Total Students 27 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
Students by Grade School For Independent Learners Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers 16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 2:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
Average Class Size 1 students
Number of AP Courses 27 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses AP Art History, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP English Language & Composition, AP English Literature & Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP European History, AP French Language, AP German Language, AP Government & Politics: Comparative, AP Government & Politics: US, AP Latin: Virgil, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics, AP Music Theory, AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism, AP Physics C: Mechanics, AP Spanish Language, AP Statistics, AP US History, AP World History
Classroom Dress Code Casual

Finances and Admission

Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes Tuition is by each hour of in class instruction.

School Notes

  • At School For Independent Learners, courses are taught in the ultimate student centered format one teacher, one student. Our one-to-one setting provides a tremendous opportunity for accelerated progress and self-directed learning. Teachers tailor course content with respect to each student's interests, goals, and abilities. We employ a philosophy of mastery learning to ensure that students master course material, at their own pace.
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  • Grades: 8-12
  • Students: 27 students
  • Average class size: 1 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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