Independent Schools in Massachusetts: Private schools in Worcester County, preschool, Christian elementary, middle school, kindergarten programs, K-8 education
Holden Christian Academy: Holden Christian Academy, located in Holden, Massachusetts, is a fully accredited private Christian elementary and middle school offering an integrated curriculum for children in grades Preschool-Grade 8. We also have full day Kindergarten. Holden Christian Academy is located at Holden Chapel, a non-denominational, Christ-centered Family Church.
To challenge children to a lifetime of learning, working in partnership with families, to integrate Biblical truth with academic pursuit.
Accreditation:
Holden Christian Academy is fully Accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International.
Our Goals:
- To provide a Christ-centered environment where faith as well as educational pursuits are nurtured. We encourage all to come to know Jesus Christ and learn to walk in His ways.
- To provide the opportunity for the natural integration of a variety of subjects within a Biblical conceptual framework.
- To be godly role models for all, taking seriously the admonition from Jesus who said, "but everyone who is fully trained will be like his teacher." (Luke 6:40)
- To educate the whole child intellectually, emotionally, socially, physically, and spiritually.
- To provide our students with a blend of traditional and innovative educational experiences that meet the highest standards of excellence.
- To develop positive and caring student-teacher relationships.
- To encourage a variety of opportunities for family participation.
- To be fair, consistent and respectful of our students in all matters of discipline and correction.
- To develop moral and ethical work habits in students that will carry over into all areas of life.
Courses / Programs:
Elementary and Middle School Grades offered:
- Prekindergarten - Grade 8
Located just 20 minutes south of Downtown Boston in a safe, clean, and quiet neighborhood, Boston School of Modern Languages (BSML) is a fully-accredited intensive English language school. In addition to our General English (ESL) courses, we also provide a comprehensive Summer English Program for children and teens (ages 12-18). This intensive Summer course allows our students to learn English quickly and live the American Experience in a 2, 4, or 8-week block.
English classes are combined with fun activities and field trips. The small class size allows each student to receive individual attention from the instructor, benefit from the knowledge and background of the classmates and build relationships that last a lifetime. In addition to the material covered in class, homework is assigned to reinforce the studied lessons and speed up the student's learning process.
The Boston School of Modern Languages is authorized by the U.S. Government to issue I-20 forms for student visas and is fully accredited by ACCET. BSML is also a member of Quality English of Oxford, England, which selects only the finest private English language schools worldwide.
Located in Peabody in Essex County, MA, Covenant Christian Academy offers a Christian and classical education for K-12 that builds students’ academic, spiritual, and social foundations for lives marked by leadership and service in today’s global community. A Covenant education prepares students to excel in collegiate studies and intellectual pursuits, nurtures Christian faith and character, and fosters the gifts and abilities of each individual. Covenant Christian Academy strives to offer our students a variety of co-curricular programs.
At Covenant Christian Academy, we are committed to providing our students in grades 9-12 an experience they will treasure for the rest of their lives. In addition to a strong academic program, the high school experience at Covenant will be comprised of uniquely rewarding relationships that students will have with other students, as well as relationships between students and faculty. Athletics, art, music & drama are integral parts of a Covenant education.
Our faculty are dedicated to providing the best education possible for your child. Covenant Christian Academy is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEAS&C).
Christian educational program for children from Kindergarten through 12th grade:
- Kindergarten program
- Lower School program
- Middle School program
- Upper School program
- Advanced Placement courses
- C.A.T. program (Before and After School Care)
- Subjects include:
* Math
* English
* Science
* Language Arts
* Science and Health
* Drama
* Music
* Art
* P.E.
iD Tech Camps is America’s #1 Tech Camp, offering quality summer programs in over 80 prestigious universities in the USA, including 5 universities throughout the State of Massachusetts. iD Tech Camps provides 1-week and 2-week technology and computer science summer camps for kids and teens along with the iD Programming Academy, iD Gaming Academy, and iD Film Academy.
iD Tech Camps offers week-long day camps and overnight camps for students ages 7-17 (iD Tech Camps), and 2-week teen summer camps for ages 13-18 (iD Academies). University camp locations in Massachusetts include Harvard University, MIT, Amherst College, Bentley University, and Merrimack College.
Get inspired by energetic, tech-savvy instructors, and build critical 21st century STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) skills.
“This is my son’s 3rd year with iD Tech Camps. He has finally found a camp where he fits in and is doing something that gets him excited. He will definitely be back for another session next year.” - Jane W., Parent, iD Game Design & Development Academy – Harvard Location
iD Programming Academy:
- 2-week, pre-college programs for ages 13-18
iD Game Design & Development Academy:
- 2-week, pre-college programs for ages 13-18
- Accredited Continuing Education Units are available from all iD Academy locations. Students may register for these children's summer camps for one or several weeks.
Young Artist Residency Program @ Art Institute of Boston
Courses / Programs
The Young Artist Residency Program (YAR) at The Art Institute of Boston (AIB) at Lesley University in Boston, MA is designed for high school students who will be entering their junior or senior year in the Fall.
This intensive summer art residency program consists of 4 weeks of classes, and art-making is designed to offer a professional art college experience.
Strengthen your portfolio and become the artist you were meant to be through our Young Artist Residency program. Learn the high-tech side of art-making by gaining experience with state-of-the-art computer software and hardware. Students select their own courses, build their own schedules and are in classes Monday through to Friday.
Students live in Lesley University residence halls, minutes from Harvard Square in Cambridge and study art with college professors and graduates of AIB in our Boston studios, just across the Charles River. Discover Boston, a beautiful world-class city rich in history, the arts, nearby beaches, and consistently ranked number one in the "Big City College Towns".
While living on campus, weekend and evening activities are organized to highlight the historic and cultural significance of Boston.
The Young Artist Residency Program (YAR) for high school students who will be entering their junior / senior year in Fall (4-week summer program):
- Select a full schedule of classes from over 60 exciting course offerings in the areas of Artistry, Technology, and Professions in the Visual Arts
- Join a thriving art college community
- Receive 6 college credits for successful completion of courses & enrichment activities
- Earn incentives for applying & enrolling in AIB as a college choice
Oogie Art is the World's No.1 art portfolio preparatory school based on college and art award results alone. We are located in Manhattan, NY, Boston & Lexington, MA, and Shanghai, China.
Every year, we have help students gain admission with scholarships to their 1st choice colleges and universities.
These are the results from 2018:
2 students accepted from Harvard
1 student from Stanford, MIT, Yale
3 students from Cornell
2 students from Columbia University
+ and many more from SVA, RISD, Parsons, and Pratt.
The results of this year's 2019 for Early Action and Decision:
1 student accepted to Harvard
2 students accepted to Cornell
At Oogie, students will build college prep skills and develop diverse portfolios with varying levels of experience. Our rigorous classes hone student's technical skills in a range of media, as well as develop an extraordinary body of their own frameworks because our students follow a curriculum that is specifically based on their individual needs, goals and most immediate deadlines.
Class scheduling is extremely flexible - students register by the semester or year.
1. Art Portfolio Prep Program: Gr. 7-12 & Transfer
2. Junior Program: Grade 7-8
3. Art HS or Boarding School Art Portfolio and Audition Prep Program: Gr. 7-8
4. Young Talent program: Gr.4-6
5. AP Studio Art Program: Gr. 10-12
6. Foundation Program: Gr. 7 and Up
7. Curating and Art Research Program
8. Art College Counseling Service
- Painting/Drawing
- Illustration
- Perspective Drawing & Painting
- Figure Drawing & Painting
- Advanced Drawing & Painting
- Mixed Media & Collage
- Sculpture
- Group Crits
- Film & Animation
- Fashion Design
- Business of Design
- Graphic Design
- Digital Art
- Installation Art
Centrally located in Boston, MA, The Winsor School is a leading independent day school for academically promising and motivated girls in Grades 5-12. Its mission and dynamic urban setting make it a distinctive choice for Boston-area families. Year after year Winsor graduates go on to excel at the nation's top colleges and universities. Winsor’s reputation for academic excellence has drawn families for generations. The school encourages and expects the best from every girl. Girls expect no less from Winsor.
Winsor enrolls approximately 430 students from diverse cultural, racial and ethnic backgrounds. They hail from more than 50 different communities in and around the city of Boston.
Our teachers are bright, creative and caring individuals. They make their subjects come alive for students in small classes, with an average class size of 13 students. Nearly 20 percent have taught at Winsor for 20 or more years, and 89 percent have advanced degrees. In addition to teaching, they advise girls and lead clubs and activities.
Day Programs for Academically Promising Girls (Grades 5-12)
Departments and Courses include:
- Classical Languages
- English
- Fine Arts
- History
- Mathematics
- Modern Languages
- Physical Education and Health
- Science
Winsor builds time for clubs—a key part of co-curricular activities—into each student’s weekly schedule. Clubs include community service, Model United Nations, debate, drama and engineering.