The Colorado Springs School

Through superior academics and mentoring, the Colorado Springs School prepares students to think independently and to meet the needs of a dynamic world with leadership, ingenuity, problem-solving skills and personal integrity. The school provides one-on-one attention for students in small classes, challenges them to grow intellectually and emotionally, creates a safe physical and intellectual environment, and sets high expectations for academics and behavior.

The school numbers among its alumni graduates of the best colleges in America and throughout the world and recognized as one of the most outstanding independent schools in America, the Colorado Springs School is a co-ed college preparatory school that includes grades Preschool through 12. Located in Colorado Springs, the school is set in a beautiful residential neighborhood at the foot of the Rocky Mountains.

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Academic and Sport Facilities

Administration offices, Upper, Middle and Lower school classrooms, Computer and Science labs, theatre, Drama classroom, Exhibition hall, Art classrooms, Development office, Cafeteria, Nurse’s office, Gymnasium

A new state-of-the-art field house for volleyball, basket ball and indoor soccer, weight room, separate locker rooms, two large athletic fields with separate scoreboards for soccer and lacrosse. Two miles from campus we have the Bear Creek Park for tennis practices and home matches.

Host Families

We are a day school, but for our 10-15 international students each year, we have a home stay program where students live with a family from the Colorado springs school community. Each student has their own room with a study desk, closet, and dresser drawers. Access to the family’s computer, phone, television is allowed but may be restricted.

Student Population

Girls and boys

Grades

Pre-K through 12th grade

Number of Students in the School

145 (16 international)

Teacher/Student ratio

1:10

ESL Programs

No

Colleges and Universities attended by Colorado Springs School students

• Many of the U.S state universities, Art institute of Chicago, California Tech, California College of the Arts, Purdue, Pratt, Reed, School of the Museum, Pacific University, Pepperdine University, Williamette University

Starting Dates

August 27th

Tuition fees

$22,630

Other Services Offered

• Host families pick up and drop off the students
• Orientation service upon arrival and an additional for international students same week
• Assistance in acquiring books and material
• Available to stay with host families during holidays
• Host families help with travel during holidays
• Regular academic progress reports

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Extracurricular Activities

Nine 3 ½ week Experience-Centred-Seminars each year offered to upper school students in Feb/Mar, that include programs run by our faculty in places such as Africa, England, Greece, Costa Rica, Mexico, Hollywood, New Orleans, New Mexico, Chicago, Colorado Springs and elsewhere.

State Championship caliber boys/girls basketball, and girls volleyball. Competitive teams in boys/girls cross-country, boys/girls soccer, boys golf, boys/girls lacrosse and boys/girls tennis.

Three plays/musicals performed each year in our on-campus Performing Arts Center

Mock United Nations group and Knowledge Bowl teams and Drama Clubs that compete state-wide and nationally.

Outdoor education classes

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Contact Info

Closest International and Local Airports

• Colorado Springs Airport
• Denver International Airport (80 minutes from downtown Colorado Springs)