St. Luke's School

Excellent university admissions, with a 17% Ivy League acceptance rate.
⚫ 8th wealthiest school district in the US.
⚫ Rich curriculum: A total of 44 AP and Honor courses, with an average AP score of 4.
⚫ Small class sizes, strong faculty.
⚫ Signature STEM program.
⚫ Excellent location with convenient transportation.
⚫ International cooperation and exchange programs help students gain a global perspective.
⚫ Participation in community service projects fosters a sense of social responsibility and enhances students' leadership skills from four perspectives.

St. Luke's School is located in the wealthiest town in Connecticut, USA, boasting Connecticut's best school district and the 8th wealthiest school district in the United States. The school spans 40 acres. First-class academic standards and various methods of inspiring student talent make students more sought after by universities in the future. St. Luke's School believes that both in-class and extracurricular activities promote students' intellectual and holistic growth. Both academic and non-academic programs contribute to fostering the pursuit of excellence and character development.

School Advantages:

1. The school places a strong emphasis on leadership development. The school's Center for Leadership (CFL) was created to help all students develop their unique leadership abilities and distinctive skills.

2. The school offers developing exchange programs with schools in Argentina, China, France, and New Zealand.

3. STEM is strong. Students studying science, technology, engineering, and mathematics courses complete a series of core courses and undertake year-long research projects in their preferred fields.

4. Sports are excellent. The school's NEPSAC Class C Girls' Varsity Soccer team was runner-up, and GVS won the FAA Championship, among other achievements.

5. Debate is strong. The school's middle school and high school boast a top 10 debate team in Connecticut, having won championship titles in statewide debate competitions.

6. Arts are great. Under the guidance of talented teachers in St. Luke's art program, students compose their own music in the MIDI lab. Students can also dance, sing, perform, build, produce, and perform in the Seldin Performing Arts Center and the Black Box Theater.

6. STEM Program: One of Connecticut's best STEM programs, students will complete a series of core courses and a year-long research project in their chosen field as part of their study in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

7. Global Scholars Program: Senior students selected as Global Scholars will deeply analyze international issues, engage in broader global learning, and participate in interdisciplinary projects.

8. Classical Scholars Program: Students participating in this program will delve deeply into Latin and ancient Greek culture, completing relevant courses including classical anthropology and a senior research project.

9. Robust AP Courses: 19 AP courses offer academic coursework and independent study for talented students, with an average AP score of 4.

10. Personalized Counseling Services: The school provides counseling teachers for students in grades 5-12, serving as an important link between students, teachers, and parents, aiming to support students' academic and social lives. Through dialogue, it also cultivates students' communication skills, social abilities, spirit of cooperation, flexible thinking, and empathy.

11. College Guidance: The school offers one-on-one college guidance to students, understanding their aspirations and dreams through communication with them and their parents. Academically, it helps students excel in challenging college preparatory courses. The school also focuses on developing students' other abilities and, when needed, provides group support for students, parents, and teachers.

1. Academic Excellence: The school utilizes technology for teaching, with each student equipped with a MacBook Air + iPad. Small class sizes, with an average of 13 students per class (student-teacher ratio of 1:8).
2. Advanced Faculty: 74% of the teachers hold master's or doctoral degrees.
3. Comprehensive School Facilities: The campus covers 40 acres and includes three main buildings. The main building houses administrative offices, academic classrooms, the dining hall, the performing arts center, and the middle school gymnasium. Other sports buildings include a sports center with the school gym, squash courts, sports offices, and meeting rooms, a photography lab, and printmaking and ceramics studios.
4. Emphasis on Leadership Development: Student leadership is fostered from four perspectives: cultivating creative thinking through design labs, promoting students' inclusivity of diverse cultures through the Multicultural Leadership Association, helping students gain an international perspective through international cooperation and exchange programs, and developing a sense of social service through participation in community service projects.
5. School Debate Team: The school's middle and high school debate teams are ranked among the top 10 in Connecticut. They have won championship titles in statewide debate competitions, and the school's debaters have also been invited to participate in world-class individual debate and public speaking competitions.