A truly educated individual and lifelong learner is motivated from within by a natural curiosity and love for knowledge. Country Day World School’s education philosophy integrates current research, technology, and trends with established Montessori doctrine. It supports our Mission and guides the development of our environment, our educational methods, and our curriculum. The school promotes student-centered learning, where the student is the worker, researcher, and active learner, with the teacher as the coach or guide. This results in greater cognitive engagement and long-term educational gains. It also provides a “ceilingless” opportunity for academic progress based on the strengths of each child. While Country Day World School embraces Montessori curriculum as the superior educational model in achieving these goals, we are committed to continually evolving our teaching methods and best practices based on leading research and technology.

Country Day World School is a community where each student is a recognized participant, known to other students, faculty, and staff. Small student-teacher ratios allow for maximum attention to each child’s individual needs. Grouping classes in two to three-year age groups encourages student-centered, individualized learning, provides teacher continuity, and enhances social & emotional development. In addition to focusing on the potential of the child, we foster an environment where families are encouraged to be involved in the education process and treated as important members of the learning community.