Princeton Back to School Guide
 An updated and complete listing of Princeton area public schools, private schools, pre-schools, alternative learning programs, educational programs and services, special needs, Adult education, SAT/ACT prep, recreational activities, after-school activities, informative articles, business listings, Open houses, kids party ideas, schools from the surrounding area, helpful links, and more! |
Upcoming Events
- August 18 College Admissions Town Hall, Windsor Athletic Club
- August 19 Bubbles Big Bash, The Learning Experience Princeton
- August 19 Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory Tour
- August 20 Kelsey Awards, Kelsey Theater, Mercer Community College
- August 20 Kids Last Blast of Summer Open House, Boys and Girls Club of Mercer
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What's New
School Announcements
- Princeton Montessori Alumnus Achieves a Perfect Score on Math SAT
- Dyslexia Lecture - Early Intervention - October 5 at the Cambridge School
- JFCS Screens Documentary 'SCREENAGERS' at Chapin October 27
- Fall Shows and Sign Ups at School of Rock
- Princeton Academy Announces New Director of Admission
- Be a HERO to Local Homeless Children - Send them Back to School Ready to Learn
- Stuart Announces 2 Workshops in August for Girls in Grades 5-8
- Lightbridge Academy Opens Child Care Center in Lawrenceville
- Princeton Natural Parenting Fair October 8 at Waldorf School of Princeton
- Scholarship Program Seeks Mentors to Support Students on Journey to College
- The New School for Music Study Now Enrolling for 2016-2017 School Year
- Princeton Public School's 2016-2017 Calendar
- Mercer County College to Host ‘Playfest 2017’ - Competition Open to Community College Playwrights Statewide
- American Repertory Ballet Awards North Brunswick Resident the Gregory Hines DANCE POWER Scholarship
- Cedar Hill Prep For Your Montessori Student
- Cedar Hill Prep Robotics Team Wins Big in Global Competition
- Princeton Ballet School Announces Dates for Placement Classes
- SCHOOL OPEN HOUSES
School Articles
- Back to School Toolkit for Working Parents
- 9 Tips for Parents If Your Child is Changing Schools
- 7 Ways to Encourage Reluctant Readers
- The Developmental Psychologists’ Back-to-School Shopping List
- Educating an Original Thinker
- Establishing a Good After-School Routine
- How Much Do Extracurriculars Really Factor into a Student’s College Application?
- Using the Midyear Report Card to Help Your Child
- Back to School Tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics
- How Do We Know if Children Are Ready to Begin Music Lessons
- 5 Tips for Making it Through the College Application Process
- Smart Habits for College Freshmen
- Smart Tips for Staying Safe While Studying Abroad
- Sleep Smarts: Sleep An Important Part of Back-to-School Preparation
- Early Admissions and Hasty Decisions
- Special Education Teacher Resource List
Back to School Blog
- The mistake that hurts high school writers…and what to do about it
- Lessons from our Trenton SAT Prep Initiative
- Here Come Midterms
- Fundamentals of SAT Preparation
School Press Releases
- High School Students Take on Green Architecture at The Watershed
- Princeton Ballet School Names Pamela Levy New School Director
- Girls at Stuart Hold "Pink Out" for Breast Cancer Research
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Stuart Country Day School
1200 Stuart Road Princeton NJ 08540
(609) 921-2330
Stuart is an independent K-12 school in Princeton, founded in 1963, just for girls. We believe that in developing the mind, body and spirit together, a Stuart education produces young women leaders who think critically, creatively and ethically. Our challenging curriculum takes advantage of the way girls learn in the STEM fields of science, technology, engineering and math—as well as the arts, humanities and athletics.
Stuart graduates go on to become confident, intelligent and articulate agents for positive change in our world.
Girls may enter Stuart at all grade levels, depending on space availability. We also have a co-ed preschool and junior kindergarten program. Visit www.stuartschool.org for more information.
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Princeton Day School
650 The Great Road Princeton NJ 08540
609.924.6700
Princeton Day School's mission is to nurture the mind, the body, and the
character of each student. Our coeducational, college-prepatory day school
offers students a creative and challenging academic experience within an
intimate, supportive learning environment. The classes are small and
instruction personalized, and the school itself creates a strong sense of
community. We enroll approximately 950 students from PreK through twelfth
grade, and are located on a 106-acre campus two miles from the center of
Princeton. Please contact us for information about our application process
and our strong need-based financial aid program. Opportunities of a
Lifetime. Every Day.
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Waldorf School Of Princeton
1062 Cherry Hill Road Princeton NJ 08540
609-466-1970
Waldorf School of Princeton, New Jersey’s only accredited Waldorf school, educates children from toddlerhood through eighth grade. Our highly structured curriculum integrates arts and sciences, encouraging students to become creative, balanced, socially responsible individuals who love to learn. Our time-tested approach corresponds to the stages of human development, focusing on not only what children learn, but how they learn. Our graduates emerge self-motivated, morally anchored, and ready to thrive not only in the most demanding high schools and colleges, but on whichever paths they choose. School tours are
arranged by appointment, and open houses are held throughout the year. For more information, visit our website at www.princetonwaldorf.org or call 609-466-1970 x 115.
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Cambridge School
100 Straube Center Blvd. Pennington NJ 08534
609-730-9553
Cambridge School, K-12, in Pennington, NJ, (Princeton area) is an independent special education school for children who have been diagnosed with language-based learning differences, such as dyslexia, ADHD, and auditory processing disorder. Our program is built on evidence-based research and emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, executive function, and metacognitive skills. Students with language-based learning differences require individualized attention, and Cambridge offers a curriculum that is specifically designed to help students overcome their challenges. Cambridge believes in providing a comprehensive program that supports the whole child by offering dynamic visual and performing arts programs, an athletics program, and a variety of extracurricular clubs. Our campus is located in the Princeton, NJ area, though our students come from all over New Jersey and parts of Pennsylvania, particularly Bucks County.
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Chapin School
4101 Princeton Pike Princeton NJ 08540
609-924-2449
Chapin School is a small, co-educational independent school serving students in grades Pre-kindergarten through Grade 8. Chapin is dedicated to the belief that lifelong habits of the mind and heart are formed in the elementary and middle school years.Chapin provides a richly textured education that inspires academic achievement and builds strength of character. Within a diverse, caring and supportive community, students are prepared to meet the future with skill, confidence, determination and a generosity of spirit.
Solid Foundation. Strong Character. Limitless Futures. www.ChapinSchool.org
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Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart
1128 Great Road Princeton NJ 08540
609-921-6499
Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart, an independent K-8 Sacred Heart school for boys, is located on a 49 acre campus at 1128 Great Road, in Princeton Township New Jersey. Founded in 1998, the Academy is committed to academic excellence within the context of a faith-based community. Our mission is to develop young men with active and creative minds, a sense of understanding and compassion for others, and the courage to act on their beliefs. We stress the total development of each child: spiritual, moral, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical. Our 200 students are enrolled in grades Kindergarten through eight, and live in surrounding towns of Mercer, Somerset, Hunterdon, and Middlesex counties in New Jersey as well as Bucks County in Pennsylvania.
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Notre Dame High School
601 Lawrence Road Lawrenceville NJ 08648
609-882-7900
Fall 2016 Open House Oct.27 at 7pm
Located on 100 beautiful acres in Central New Jersey, just across the river from Bucks County, PA, Notre Dame High School prepares young men and women for lives of purpose built upon a foundation of Catholic faith with a commitment of service to others. At Notre Dame, new science lab facilities, film studio and wireless environment enhance the ever expanding curriculum. The faculty engages students as they learn research and writing techniques in a broad range of courses, such as Etymology, Media Literacy and Mass Communication - students come to know the global world in the 21st century. Come to excel. At Notre Dame, SAT, ACT and AP scores are well above the national average, and 99% of our graduating seniors go on to higher education, including some of the nation’s finest colleges and universities, carrying millions of dollars in scholarships with them.
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The Lewis School Of Princeton
53 Bayard Lane Princeton NJ 08540
609-924-8120
Founded in 1973, The Lewis School and Clinic are among the earliest groups of educators in the country to innovate, develop and implement curriculum-wide multisensory education, science-based student assessments and neuroscience-based teacher training within a structured and nurturing traditional school environment. The School’s philosophy is best described by its founder, Marsha Lewis, “Our students’ gifts and promise are as important to us as are their needs to repair scholastically. At The Lewis School, learning problems are understood, not as disabilities, but as differences: the expression of remarkable and diverse capacities of human thinking and perceptions. The purpose of a Lewis School education is to prepare students, who may struggle with language-based learning issues related to dyslexia, attention deficit and auditory processing, to thrive academically, as they learn to restore the confidence and self-esteem they need to achieve their scholastic and personal best.” |
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St. Paul School of Princeton
218 Nassau Street Princeton NJ 08542
609-921-7587
Open Houses 10/18 & 1/10/16 For 130 years, St. Paul School has been setting a standard for a Catholic co -ed education in the Princeton area. We have built a reputation for providing a premier education in a faith-based environment. Graduates of St. Paul attend top private and public high schools. Their preparation is a result of a rigorous curriculum, proven-successful K-8 school model and seasoned faculty within a nurturing Catholic environment. St. Paul is more than a school, it’s a learning community that provides a comprehensive education grounded in foundational reading, math and writing skills and enhanced with the arts, language, music and computer technology. St. Paul's also offers a full-day kindergarten and an after-care program. Contact us for a tour and ask us about our tuition price. We provide a quality private school education - at an affordable price. www.spsprinceton.org |
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Solebury School
6832 Phillips Mill Road New Hope PA 18938
215-862-5261
Open House October 16, 2016, 1-4pm
. Solebury School is a coed, college preparatory, boarding and day school, for 235 students in grades 7-12. Students may board beginning in 9th grade. Our small size, the individual attention we give our students and the deep mutual respect between faculty and students are the cornerstones of our success. Honors and AP courses, an ESL program for International students, a Learning Skills program, and a full range of arts, athletics and activities make our program distinct. Solebury's beautiful 90-acre campus is located on Phillips Mill Road, two and one half miles north of New Hope, in the heart of historic Bucks County, Pennsylvania, mid-way between New York City and Philadelphia.
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The Bridge Academy
1958-B Lawrenceville Road Lawrenceville NJ 08648
609-844-0770
The Bridge Academy is a private, non-profit school approved by the state of New Jersey for students with language-based learning disabilities such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, auditory processing and ADHD. It is the only accredited Orton-Gillingham program in New Jersey. The school serves students ages 8-18 of average or higher intellectual potential and strives to empower students to bridge the gap between potential and performance. The Bridge Academy uses research-based, classroom-proven techniques taught by experienced professionals to help students thrive in school and achieve academic success. A summer program is also available. Currently 68 students are enrolled from 24 different school districts in New Jersey and from nearby towns in Pennsylvania. Please call 609-844-0770 or www.banj.org for more information. |
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New Horizons Montessori
12 Vreeland Drive Skillman NJ 08558
609-252-9696
Montgomery Campus: Off Route 518 West, Skillman, NJ 08558 609-252-9696
Princeton Jct. Campus: 59 Cranbury Road, Princeton Jct., NJ 08550 609-275-8666
Established in 1998, we are an independent preschool serving children from infant through Kindergarten age. We have two campuses in the Princeton area, located in beautiful country settings. Our school is a member of the American Montessori Society (AMS) and has certified experienced teachers who are experienced and understanding of children's developmental needs at an early age. Following the Montessori methodology, our teachers impart knowledge and provide opportunities for learning through meaningful classroom experiences and hands-on activities. Teachers not only focus on the all important academic skills, they encourage each child's self-awareness, curiosity, social skills, motivation, discipline, and self-reliance. Hours of operation - 7:30 am - 6:00 pm. We offer Summer Camps at both locations.
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The Pennington School
112 West Delaware Avenue Pennington NJ 08534
609-737-1838
Open House October 16, 2016, 1-4pm.
The Pennington School is an independent, coeducational school for students in grades 6 through 12, with both day and boarding programs with 488 students from 6 states and 12 countries. The challenging curriculum is college preparatory, with a strong emphasis on fostering the development of the whole student through academics, athletics, community service, and the creative and performing arts. There are also small programs for international students and for bright students with language-based learning differences. At Pennington, teachers believe that the real purpose of education is not to fill students with information but to enable them to think. Faculty members focus not only on what they can teach the students, but also on what the varied perspectives of the student body may contribute to the entire educational experience.
Founded in 1838, The Pennington School values both tradition and innovation.
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Cedar Hill Prep School
152 Cedar Grove Lane Somerset NJ 08873
732-356-5400
Cedar Hill Prep is a Pre-K to 8th-grade school in Somerset, NJ that prides itself on its outstanding academic excellence. It's rigorous curriculum instills students with lifelong skills such as independent thinking and problem solving — taught in small classes of 15 students or less.
Nandini Menon founded the school in 2003 because she wanted to create a school dedicated to helping students achieve lifelong success by providing them with an academically challenging, culturally diverse, and intellectually stimulating environment. Every student receives an exemplary art and humanities education, a thriving language program (Spanish, Arabic & French), using engaging teaching methods and the latest multi-media resources. The curriculum evolves to reflect the needs of each student.
The best way to experience how Cedar Hill Prep is different is to come to our Open House Feb 6th or schedule a private tour.
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JW Actors Studio
487 Cherry Valley Road Princeton NJ 08540
609-240-7080
JW actors studio in Princeton and New York is a professional training center for actors of every level. We also specialize in workshops that help develop excellent public speaking and presentation skills. The studio was founded in 2007 by Jody Wood, a veteran actor/director with 30 years in the industry. Jody brings out the best in each student by as he sees everyone as an individual with something to offer. Students from around the world have benefitted from their training with JW actors studio and many are now working in numerous film, theater, and television productions in New York and Hollywood. Our disciplined yet fun filled workshops are guaranteed to bring out the best in everyone. |
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Princeton Montessori School
487 Cherry Valley Road Princeton NJ 08540
609-924-4594
Princeton Montessori School was founded in 1968 and is an independent, coeducational day school dedicated to the highest quality education of children, from infancy through middle school, according to the values and principles set forth by Maria Montessori. The heart of Montessori philosophy is not only to educate, but to develop a quest for lifelong learning and develop curious, caring and capable individuals. A Princeton Montessori School education creates the building blocks for a healthy and happy whole person and provides the foundation for a purposeful, responsible, and fulfilling life. We nurture the potential and ignite a passion for learning within each child.
All students have the opportunity to be engaged in meaningful learning activities from 7:30 am - 6:00 pm. Children from infancy through 4th grade enjoy year-round programs including Camp SummerQuest. Learn more about us. Tours are weekdays at 9 AM or other times by appointment.
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French American School of Princeton
75 Mapleton Road Princeton NJ 08540
609-430-3001
The French American School & International Middle School is an independent school offering a bilingual education from Preschool (3yrs old) through 8th grade. Students, families, staff and teachers at FASP come from around the world, and is one of the most nationally, culturally, and linguistically diverse if not the most diverse school in the Princeton area. Learning in a bilingual environment is a valuable asset in a society where communication is essential. Being exposed to many cultures and learning to respect them is a formative experience for children in a world where cultures are more than ever in contact. Learn why bilingual education will set your child on the right path to thrive in tomorrow’s world. |
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The Hun School Of Princeton
176 Edgerstoune Road Princeton NJ 08540
609.921.7600
The Hun School of Princeton is an independent college preparatory school perched along three hilltops in Princeton, New Jersey. Middle School, Upper School and post-graduate Programs comprise a student body of 610, representing a diverse blend of nationalities, races, religions, and traditions. The Hun School is a twenty-four hour, culturally diverse campus, in one of the most academically-minded communities in the world. Graduates attend an extensive roster of competitive colleges and universities. The School’s 2011 admissions season was its most competitive in School history. The 45-acre campus has three distinctive areas. Students call it, “live, work, play” - a reference to the life of balance that is encouraged and the facilities that reinforce it.
“The relationships built in our relaxed, joyful atmosphere are the foundation for trust and mentorship in the classroom,” - Headmaster Jonathan Brougham.
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The Laurel School of Princeton
75 Mapleton Road Princeton NJ 08540
609-566-6000
This new school targets the population of early learners who show clear signs of dyslexia. We provide a safe, supportive environment for students. Using expert teachers, we use essential research-based multi-sensory teaching methodologies which include Orton-Gillingham, Wilson Reading System®, and others. A range of creative and assistive technologies are integrated into the curriculum, such as iMovie, GarageBand, Kurzweil, Inspiration@ Software, Dragon Dictation and others. The Newgrange School in Hamilton, NJ (a state-approved school for students with disabilities) and the Newgrange Educational Center in Princeton have provided educational services for dyslexics since 1977. Newgrange’s Executive Director, Dr. Gordon Sherman, is internationally recognized for his contributions to the field of brain research, teaching methodologies, and service to the dyslexia community. |
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Nassau Nursery School
33 Mercer Street Princeton NJ 08540
609-924-0566
As a cooperative nursery school celebrating more than fifty years of service to the broader Princeton community, Nassau Nursery School continues to be deeply committed to the nurturing of the whole child; to the emotional, physical, social and cognitive growth of each student, everyday.
Nassau Nursery embraces a love of learning and a curiosity of the world through both traditional cognitive learning approaches and interactive play. Through creative daily curriculum and extensive special program offerings (including yoga, music, art, interactive science, field trips and more), the school provides a uniquely inspiring and nurturing learning environment for young preschool through junior kindergarten aged children. Accepting applications for the 2013/2014 school year now! |
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Hunington Learning Center
4120 Quakerbridge Road Quakerbridge Village Commons Lawrenceville NJ 08648
609.514.0600
Huntington has built its tutoring methods on scientifically based instructional methods coupled with more than 30 years of experience of tutoring thousands of students. Our professional tutors help students withAcademic Skills, Subject Tutoring, and Exam Prep. We offer help in all subjects and will prepare students for SAT, ACT, PSAT, AP Exams, SSAT, ISEE and more. Our mission is: TO GIVE EVERY STUDENT THE BEST EDUCATION POSSIBLE. Your child's education can't wait another day.
Call 1 800 CAN LEARN now to help your child be the best he or she can be. |
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The Hill School
717 East High Street Pottstown PA 19464
610-326-1000
2016 Open House - Oct. 22, 9am.
The Hill School’s mission is to prepare young men and women for success in college, careers, and life. The Hill distinguishes itself by nurturing students’ sense of personal responsibility, genuine friendships, and ethical reflection, as expressed in our motto, “Whatsoever Things Are True.” The School embraces academic challenge (offering 24 Advanced Placement subjects in addition to numerous Honors courses), diversity (with students drawn from 34 states and 20 countries), and traditions that range from a dress code and nondenominational community chapel services to seated meals enjoyed with teachers and their families. Classes are small – with a seven-to-one student-to-faculty ratio and an average class size of 12. Activities range from athletics - with 29 interscholastic teams, community service opportunities, 40 student-run organizations, and performance and exhibit venues in music, dramatics, and studio arts.
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The New School For Music Study
4543 Rt. 27 Kingston NJ 08528
609-921-2900
The New School for Music Study is one of the country's leading centers in piano education and provides a variety of programs and classes for piano students. Our school is conveniently located in the Princeton area of central New Jersey, offering piano lessons for students from Princeton, Plainsboro, East Windsor, West Windsor, Kingston and other surrounding communities.
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Princeton Adult School
P.O. Box 701 Princeton NJ 08542
609-683-1101
Over 200 courses given by over 100 wonderful teachers will be available at PRINCETON ADULT SCHOOL this fall. Look for your brochure in the mail or online www.princetonadultschool.org at the end of August. Don't just juggle your life; take juggling at Princeton Adult School. Speak your mind on our election cycle and results with two courses on election 2016. Take one of 11 languages. Belly Dance for exercise and a belly laugh with friends. Cook with a buddy or make new friends at our Friday night cooking courses. Chess, canasta, bridge, mah Jong-play games! Stretch and strengthen to a healthier you. Improve your English as a second language with us. Send questions to our website or call us at 609-683-1101. CLASSES BEGIN THE FIRST WEEK OF OCTOBER. |
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Princeton Friends School
470 Quaker Road Princeton NJ 08540
609-683-1194 x44
Princeton Friends School is a small, progressive Quaker coeducational day school for grades pre-k to 8. In an atmosphere of high intellectual expectation and collaboration, young people engage their natural curiosity to gain core knowledge, acquire life skills, express their voices, passions, and gifts, and develop responsibility for themselves and service to others. Here, children are known, respected, challenged, and loved. |
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The Writing Center of Princeton
52A Patton Avenue Princeton NJ 08540
609-924-5203
At WCP, we teach students and college applicants smarter ways to write. WCP's method provides effective, easy-to-use, research-based instruction. Our flexible strategies have been tested with over 3,000 students and are tailored to the unique needs of each student. The results include improved grades and test scores, acceptance letters from top colleges, and scholarship money. Target areas in the tutoring session may include developing a point of view, critical thinking exercises, analyzing and interpreting texts, comparing and contrasting texts, developing a persuasive argument, using textual evidence, research skills including evaluating evidence from secondary sources, and refining diction, grammar, and sentence structure. All instruction is provided by award-winning writer and Rutgers University faculty member, Susan Osborn, Ph.D.www.writingcenterofprinceton.com |
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Villa Victoria Academy
376 West Upper Ferry Road Ewing NJ 08628
609-882-1700
Villa Victoria Academy is a private, Catholic school for girls in grades Pre-K through 12.
Since 1933, Villa has nurtured young women entrusted to its care into smart, strong, confident women. Through limited class enrollment and a focus on the specific learning style of young women, Villa strives to meet each student’s needs and to develop her God-given abilities. In the classroom, on the stage, in the laboratory, on the athletic field, each student grows as an individual while serving an important role in the Villa family.
Villa graduates are known for their integrity, confidence, and unmatched character. They attend top colleges and universities and earn an average of $153,000 in scholarships per student. Alumnae continue to contribute to their communities with conviction and integrity, regardless of the path their academic and professional careers take. Villa girls contribute to the world with a strong sense of self and their place in a global society.
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YingHua International School
25 Laurel Avenue P.O.Box 88 Kingston NJ 08528
609-375-8015
YingHua International School (YHIS) is the area’s oldest Chinese Immersion preschool and elementary school. YHIS is a candidate for International Baccalaureate World School and is accredited by the MSA-CESS. Not only do YingHua International School students become proficient in both English and Chinese, they develop positive cross-cultural attitudes while reaching a high level of academic achievement. In addition, our young learners benefit cognitively, exhibiting greater nonverbal problem-solving abilities and more flexible thinking than their one-language peers. YingHua International School students are well-prepared for any secondary school that they choose to attend. They are known to be inquisitive, confident, and self-motivated.
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