The Advent School

Teaching children to be confident and curious readers, writers, and thinkers and thoughtful community advocates since 1961.

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Discover a place where curiosity leads the way: The Advent School, a Reggio-inspired Pre-K through Grade 6 community in the heart of Boston’s Beacon Hill.

Here, children are the heroes of their own learning, exploring, creating, and collaborating in an environment that nurtures both academic growth and social-emotional development.

At The Advent School, every day is an invitation to wonder, question, and grow.

Now accepting applications!

Family Voices: Sharing Advent Experiences

Family Testimonials
Academic Rigor

“Advent absolutely prepares students for the discipline, curiosity, community building and healthy risk taking that will help them grow and thrive in their next schools.”

Public vs. Private

“For my family, it wasn't about public versus private. It was about Advent versus all other schools.”

Outstanding Faculty

“The teachers are the best I have seen. They are simply outstanding.”

Nurturing Education

“Tying science, history, and art into meta-themes shows how interconnected everything is. Advent delivers socially conscious, emotionally nurturing education that helped our child mature into a thoughtful, empathetic young adult."

Lionhearted Learners Blog - The Advent School
Two Months In
Two Months In

As I’ve settled in as Interim Head at Advent, I’ve spoken to over sixty teachers, staff, parents, former parents, and school leaders, and I’ve been struck both by the forthrightness of everyone I’ve met with and by the strong commitment of all members of the Advent family.

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The Science of Seasons
The Science of Seasons

At Advent, curiosity is always in season! In the Lower and Upper School Ateliers, students are diving into the science of change—whether it’s the shift from summer to fall or the journey of food from farm to table.

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A Reggio-inspired recess refresh
A Reggio-inspired recess refresh

Exciting things are happening in the recess yard! Inspired by children’s interests and curiosity, new spaces and materials are inviting even more creative, collaborative play.

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Adios, Mariposa!
Adios, Mariposa!

Each fall, Advent’s Pre-K and Kindergarten students embark on a joyful and immersive exploration of monarch butterflies and their incredible life cycle. This annual project invites curiosity, observation, creativity, and care for the natural world—core values of our Reggio-inspired approach.

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