Why Choose an Independent School Education?

The phrase good school has limitations. Good schools are not merely places where students learn, for learning is a neutral term. Students can learn things of value in a school, but they can also learn to be uninterested in the tasks required of them and disengaged from the joy of learning. Learning in school will always occur; directing it toward desirable attitudes and outcomes is the major purpose and challenge of formal education. Connecticut’s independent schools have a long history of meeting that challenge; instilling a love of learning in students and preparing graduates for success in citizenship and careers in the 21st Century.

Independent Schools offer a number of unique opportunities. To better help you understand what it is that makes independent education so special, we offer a number of resources:

• CAIS Member Schools
• CAIS Member School Open Houses
• Mental Health - Creating a Sense of Identity
• NAIS (National Association of Independent Schools) Parents' Guide