The Beacon School Ct

Beacon is an independent school for intellectually curious students in grades 3-12. Guided by key tenets of gifted education, Beacon’s mission is to provide an inspirational environment where students are free to be themselves, take risks, explore passions, master disciplines, and “find their own light”. Beacon’s core curriculum is aligned with elite standards, but its program is personalized, with a 3:1 student-teacher ratio and an individualized approach to both placement and instruction. Beyond the core curriculum, Beacon offers an array of elective opportunities for limitless learning in academic fields, technology, and the arts. Emphasis is placed on challenge, enrichment, compassion, and the development of higher order thinking skills. Through small-group instruction in a community of zealous learners, Beacon students achieve academic excellence while following their own unique paths.