What Makes Us Different?

Alcuin School provides a rare but extremely effective program beginning with a Montessori pedagogical approach and culminating in the International Baccalaureate Academic Program. Students as young as 18 months work with Montessori Guides uniquely trained in child development, to stimulate the creativity, curiosity, empathy, and independence needed to engage in this extraordinary academic journey that integrates with IB instruction to build upon existing skills while challenging students in a college-level curriculum.

Alcuin is a place where more than 45 faculty members hold advanced degrees and eight hold doctorates; a place where Montessori guides are more than teachers, they are child development experts; and a place where IB instruction can build upon existing skills and while challenging students in a college-level curriculum.

What is a Compassionate, Global Citizen?

From toddlers washing classroom dishes to seniors tutoring refugee children, compassionate global citizenship is an inherent part of the academic program at Alcuin. It means being an active participant in a community, being willing to engage and understand global cultures, and becoming a catalyst for the benefit of others. 

Alcuin’s integrated travel and service programs are a critical part of this effort, providing students with opportunities to step outside their comfort zone, broaden their perspective, and walk in another’s shoes if only for a moment.

Grading Equivalencies in the IB