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Boston, MA
Advent School, The
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neighborhood: Beacon Hill · Telephone: (617) 742-0520 · Website: www.adventschool.org
Contact Info
Advent School, The
15 Brimmer Street
Boston, MA
02108
www.adventschool.org
Tel:
(617) 742-0520
Fax:
(617) 723-2207
Director:
Nancy Harris Frohlich
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Parent Ratings
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General Approach to Learning
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Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
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Reggio-Emilia |
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School Philosophy and Mission
The Advent School educates children from Early Childhood through Sixth Grade in a nuturing environment. We promote in-depth understanding adn mastery of academic skills, challenging students to think...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Our teachers design curriculum that is shaped by inquiry and self-expression. Step into a classroom and you will see small groups working with pattern blocks, base ten blocks, and other manipulatives...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
4 years
to 6 years |
| Days: | 5 day(s) a week 8:00 am- 3:15 pm |
| Tuition: | $16,100/Year |
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Key Statistics
| School year | 09/2008 - 06/2009 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 4 years |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Extended Day is an option until 6pm for an additional fee.
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a face-to-face meeting at the school |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | $50 |
| Acceptance criteria: | Selective |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- Belmont Day School
- Boston Latin School
- Dana Hall
- Thayer Academy
- The British School
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