Indepdendent Schools in Pennsylvania: Private schools in Allentown, preschool, Catholic elementary, middle school, kindergarten, enrichment progams, Christian education for boys & girls in Lehigh Valley area
St. Thomas More School: Located in Allentown, Lehigh County, eastern Pennsylvania, St. Thomas More School is a private Catholic co-educational school offering programs for children in kindergarten through 8th grade. St. Thomas More School has high standards of academic achievement for all students, and the results of our standardized achievement tests indicate that our students flourish in our academic environment. Our school is organized to serve the student and educational program needs at different grade levels.
Our Academic program follows Diocese of Allentown and Pennsylvania State Academic Standards curriculum guidelines and our instructional activities are enhanced by our commitment to the highest standards of student performance. Technology is fully integrated throughout the curriculum at St. Thomas More. In addition to a comprehensive computer science program, we also utilize technology to remediate, enrich and differentiate learning in all subject areas. We also offer enrichment programs, remedial reading and math, speech therapy and guidance counselling. We are accredited by the Pennsylvania Department of Academic Schools.
Dayspring Christian Academy, Mountville Borough PA
Courses / Programs
Dayspring Christian Academy is a private Christian school in Lancaster County PA. Located in Mountville Borough, we offer Classical Christian education for Preschool, Pre-K, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School and High School students, as well as College prep & dual-enrollment classes.
The goal of the Principle Approach to education is to build a student’s Christian character and sense of self-government, Christian scholarship, and Biblical reasoning for lifelong learning and discipleship.
Graduates of Dayspring are well-prepared for college and employment.
High school students can take advantage of college prep and dual-enrollment courses, helping them earn college credits before graduation.
At Dayspring, we teach students HOW to think, not WHAT to think.
Schedule a tour and experience the Dayspring difference yourself!
Programs / Grades:
- Private Christian Preschool
- Private Christian Pre-K
- Private Christian Kindergarten
- Private Christian Elementary School
- Private Christian Middle School
- Private Christian High School
- College-Preparatory School
- College Credits (dual-enrollment program with Cairn University where students can take up to 24 college credits while at Dayspring.)
- Advanced Placement Courses
- Home School Interaction Program
- Foreign Exchange Program
- Honors High School
- Middle School Sports
- High School Sports
- Christian Conferences
- Extra-Curricular Activities
Located in central Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, eastern Pennsylvania, The Philadelphia School is a private co-educational school for boys and girls in preschool through 8th grade. Theme-based learning is one of the principle tools we as progressive educators use to help students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills and to encourage them to make complex connections across disciplines.
The goals of our curricular sequence are to achieve greater thematic coherence and to broaden multicultural awareness through in-depth studies of Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. TPS is a vibrant, progressive learning community. We believe that education should be embedded in authentic, real-world experiences. It is our goal to create an environment where students learn respect for the individual, respect for the community, and respect for democratic ideals.
The Philadelphia School does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, national or ethnic origin, disability, or sexual orientation. We are accredited by the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools.
- Preschool
- Kindergarten
- Primary Unit (1st and 2nd Grade)
- Junior School (3rd -5th Grade)
- Middle School Curriculum with science, language arts, mathematics, geography, history as well as media literacy skills, nutrition, P.E., art and drama
- Early Risers Program
- Auxiliary (Afterschool) Program with a wide range of opportunities
- Summer Camp
The Academy of International Ballet, located in the borough of Media in Delaware County PA, 12 miles west of Philadelphia, provides the finest ballet and dance training in the tri-state area. Classes are offered in Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet, Advanced / Intermediate Ballet and more. Classes are available to all age groups, from toddler to adults, and from beginner through to professional level.
The school is under the direction of Master Instructor Denis Gronostayskiy, joined by Ballet Mistress, Anastasia Babayeva. Both are graduates of the Bolshoi Ballet Academy, Moscow, Russia, esteemed as the finest in ballet training throughout the world and known to produce many of the strongest and most talented dancers.
Our advanced students have received top awards at international competitions, received dance scholarships to universities, and have gone on to work with other professional companies.
Lower Division Ballet Classes:
- Creative Movement: Ages 3-4
- Pre-Ballet: Age 5
- Ballet 1: All ages
Upper Division Ballet Classes for all ages:
- Ballet 2
- Ballet 3
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- Open Class for all levels
- Company (IBC) / Competition Rehearsal
- Contemporary Choreography
- Home School Classes
Lehigh Christian Academy, located in Allentown, Lehigh County (60 miles north of Philadelphia), Pennsylvania, is an accredited preschool, elementary school and middle school offering grades Prekindergarten - 8. Founded in 1973, Lehigh Christian Academy is the oldest evangelical Christian school in the Lehigh Valley. It was established in order to provide a thorough, complete, and consistently Christian education for the area’s Christian families. Lehigh Christian Academy's administration, faculty and staff partner with the home to meet the intellectual, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of each student.
Are you looking for high-quality private tutoring in Philadelphia, PA? Does your elementary, middle or high school child need extra help with English, Math, Science, SAT preparation or other subjects? Our passionate and experienced private tutors in Philadelphia offer academic and test preparation for K-8, high school and college / university students. We teach students of all ages and academic backgrounds and help them to achieve their highest potential grades and target scores.
Our local Philadelphia-based tutors are equipped with the most effective learning strategies and highest level of knowledge in their fields. Every lesson is based upon an individualized lesson plan which has been carefully designed to meet the specific needs of each student.
Our tutors are experts in identifying students’ strengths and weaknesses and building lessons accordingly to maximize potential. The benefits of our tutoring is proven by our students' continued improvement in their classrooms as well as their top-ranking scores on standardized tests.
Academic Tutoring & Test Preparation Services:
- K-8 Tutoring programs
- High School Tutoring programs
- PSAT / SAT / SAT II / ACT / AP Exam Preparation programs
- GRE / GMAT / LSAT / MCAT Preparation programs
- College Course Help programs
- ESL & Languages programs
Skippack School of Music in Skippack, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania offers hiqh-quality music instruction for children, teenagers, and adults. We provide group and private music classes for: Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Ukulele, and group classes for Voice. We teach students at all levels - from beginner to advanced. We also offer Music for Kinder® - early childhood classes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers from 18 months to 3.5 years. 30, 45 or 60 minute class options for all instruments.
At Skippack School of Music, we believe that students of all ages and backgrounds should have access to quality music instruction. Our professional staff and their commitment to excellence makes the Skippack School of Music a very special place indeed. We challenge children and adults to discover their own creativity, have fun, and change their lives through musical experience.
Our students come from Skippack as well as many nearby towns including Collegeville, Trappe, Kulpsville, Landsdale, Evansburg, Harleysville, Schwenksville, Lower Salford, Creamery, Cedars, Limerick, Spring City, Royersford, and Oaks.
We offer music instruction to kids, teens and adults in Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Ukulele, and Voice. Choose from:
- Group music classes of no more than 6 students per group learning the same instrument. 30, 45 or 60 minute class options for all instruments.
- Private music lessons
- Music for Kinder® - early childhood music classes for babies, toddlers & preschoolers between 18 months - 3.5 years