We just visited Chatsworth last week and was very impressed. It is a small school with relatively less facilities compared to other larger school. However it is on our short list because we like its neighbourhood feel and that the kids look happy in their class. We saw a school where the kids seem can't wait to get out of their class. Nexus is next on our short list after Chatsworth. Larger school with better facilities than Chatsworth but the classes are small enough. Didn't get to see the kids as it was spring break. Hope this helps.ivysmom wrote:Veronica,
Thank you for the very helpful post! We are currently looking at schools (from afar, "look/see" should happen in the next month) and would prefer one of the smaller ones. Our girls, 8 and 6, currently attend a small (200 kids K-8) independent, progressive school in the US that I think is more IB"ish" than US"ish". No tests, integrated, experiental, project based learning, independent thought vs. pedagogy, emphasis on creativity and character, etc. 18 kids with two teachers in blended classrooms on 25 acres in the country, sure wish I'd gone to a school like this. They are both thriving in this small school environment, working a year + above their grade level in the US public system, and we love the school. The girls are both social, sporty, and intellectually super engaged in school. We want a place where they feel challenged intellectually but not because they're studying for the next test.
After reading your post, we will definitely look at Nexxus. Wondering what your thoughts were on ISS, which looks appealing from the site and initial conversations with the school. Since you're probably a school expert at this point, any other schools that jump to mind? Can't tell you how much I'd appreciate any feedback you'd be kind enough to share (or anyone else reading this post)! I've been pouring over the site but up-to-date info is a commodity.
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