The Advent School

An independent, non-sectarian Pre-K through Grade 6 school in the heart of Boston’s Beacon Hill

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 private, non-sectarian 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.

Yes! We are still accepting applications!
Four children sitting and standing on chairs in a room, smiling and making peace signs. The background includes blue artwork of a whale, books, and a shelf with various items.

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
Tracing Patterns, Asking Questions
Tracing Patterns, Asking Questions

In Research and Investigation, fifth and sixth graders are exploring the four major waves of immigration to the United States.

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Water, Water, Everywhere
Water, Water, Everywhere

Exploration of water and waterways builds research, math and engineering skills in second grade.

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New Literacy Standards
New Literacy Standards

Erik Wormwood, Head of Upper School, shares more about the work to develop the school's literacy standards and what families can expect to see on child(ren)'s progress reports.

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MAP Snapshot: Measures of Academic Progress
MAP Snapshot: Measures of Academic Progress

Far from teaching to any test, Advent’s Reggio-inspired approach taps into children’s natural curiosity to motivate their learning: Rigor and understanding are an outcome of their interest in and engagement with the material.

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