Academics

From preschool to graduation, the academic experience at Selwyn helps develop useful skills, stimulates curiosity, and instills a lifelong passion for learning.

Our teaching philosophy is based on experiential learning and the developmental approach to education, which holds that children are natural learners who develop at different rates. Selwyn School keeps a low student-to-faculty ratio and focuses on academic programs that challenge students to be their best, establishing self-discipline and self-reliance.

Admissions Process

At a Glance

9

Students Per Class (avg)

20%

Students Receive Financial Assistance

1:4

Teacher to Students

50%

Faculty with Advanced Degrees

100%

Graduates are Accepted to a
4-Year College

Now enrolling pre-k – 12th grade

Pre-K Age 3 – Age 5

Provides an exciting, open and engaging environment in a colorful, fun and visually stimulating indoor-outdoor space that encourages a life-long love for learning.

Lower School Kindergarten
– Grade 4

Introduces and develops the fundamental building blocks of learning: listening, reading, writing, and arithmetic – and the foundations for collaboration and leadership.

Middle School Grade 5
– Grade 8

Sharpens student academic skills while focusing on the foundations of your child’s future: leadership, resilience, life experience, teamwork.

Upper School Grade 9 – Grade 12

Prepares students to be competitive and successful students at top universities or whatever paths help fulfill their lifelong goals.

Success on Every Level

With a legacy of excellence, Selwyn prepares students for success at the collegiate level, or however they prefer to contribute to the world around them. Selwyn students emerge from their educational journey as …

Independent thinkers and creative problem-solvers
Highly resilient and emotionally intelligent leaders
Prepared for effective citizenship in a global society

At Selwyn, education goes beyond worksheets and standardized tests. Our interactive environment encourages collaborative problem-solving, hands-on experiments, artistic exploration, and global discussions. We prepare students for diverse educational pathways, ensuring readiness for college and beyond—from preschool through high school.

The Selwyn Difference