Clapham School

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Clapham School, located in Wheaton, IL, offers an academically rigorous, distinctively Christian, liberal arts education to students from Pre-K through 12th grade.

For more information please visit our school website at: www.claphamschool.org.

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Clapham School inspires students with an education founded on a Christian worldview, informed by the classical tradition and approached with diligence and joy.

Address: 335 E Seminary Ave, Wheaton, IL 60187, USA

Phone: (630) 547-5125

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State: Illinois

City: Wheaton

Zip Code: 60187

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We moved our two elementary-aged children to Clapham one year ago and have not looked back since. We were initially drawn to it by word of mouth, but after visiting several classrooms for ourselves, we were sold! 

Clapham fosters an environment where children “learn to think”, through a Christian classical liberal arts curriculum, taught by exceptional teachers (many of whom hold Masters degrees). 

Throughout this past year, we have been struck by how well each teacher gets to know and understand the children on an individual basis. The learning material is presented in the form of good literature books, original poems, interesting field trips (such as to the Art Institute downtown), and advanced math—to name just a few. The world-class material our children are being exposed to has excited them in the joy of learning. 

Children are encouraged to interpret what they read/see/hear from their perspective. Further, we really appreciate the high expectations set by the teachers and staff alike. They treat each child as a person, not someone who needs to be “talked down to” or have information “dumbed down to their level”. Our children have grown in their confidence since attending Clapham. Even in seemingly small things, such as shaking hands with an adult while looking them in the eye or answering questions in front of class. 

We highly recommend Clapham. We encourage you to  visit the classrooms because it is important to see first-hand the incredible learning environment Clapham provides.

 8 years ago (14-07-2017)

We have been a part of Clapham School for 5 years and currently have 5 children enrolled, ages 5-10. There are so many outstanding features of being part of a private, classical, Christian community like Clapham. The teachers are committed, qualified, and in tune with our kids' needs and personalities. We love the emphasis on caring for the  whole child, including physical, academic, and spiritual. These priorities are more than stated goals--they are truly present and actively pursued by the entire staff. The curriculum is rich and engaging and centered on outstanding literature that challenges and inspires. We highly recommend Clapham and encourage a class visit to anyone interested in learning more!

 8 years ago (12-07-2017)

This has been our school for the last 10 years.  We have tried another private school for a brief time but returned because we love the Christian Classical curriculum at Clapham.  We love the depth of the subject matter, the good books used as texts, the order and the beautiful habits that Clapham teaches. Our children have made lasting friendships and the parent community has offered us the greatest support through everything life has thrown at us.  If you value a rigorous education focussed on advanced math, cursive writing, spelling, reciting beautiful poems and text, studying artists and composers, learning classical languages like Greek and Latin,  all taught by highly qualified staff, then this is a school worth looking into.

 8 years ago (30-07-2017)

You truly need to come visit to experience the unique education provided here. Clapham School has been a haven of educational excellence where it is exciting to see students love learning and take joy in the relationships around them. Students learn the beauty of subjects in-depth from the intricate reasons behind mathematical concepts to discussing deep living ideas in literature, history, and science. The Classical tradition is known for its rigor and Clapham also adds a deep emphasis on discipling students in love for one another, teachers, and the subjects with which they interact daily. I have experienced the holistic education in-depth as students are called to do their best work always and do all to the glory of God!

 8 years ago (12-07-2017)

Here is my observation on this school. This is just one perspective so please read all reviews to form an opinion:
1) The school aspires for high academic standards and pushes the kids to meet those standards. A lot of kids come across stressed out and/or discouraged. 
2) Many of the teachers at this school are fresh graduates. There is also a high teacher turn over. 
3) The school definitely has an uppity vibe to it. You have to live in the right zip code and be from the right socio-economic background to feel like you belong. 
4) There is a lot of emphasis on security but since the school is located in a church building there are some clear vulnerabilities. The main one being the front door of the church that is usually open. 
5) There is a high expectation from parents to be involved. The expectation goes way beyond the annual fund raising drive. Be prepared to commit a lot of extra time. 
6) Being a fairly new school there is a ton of effort put into projecting an image of an "established" school. The "ask" for donations is relentless.
7) Primary focus of the curriculum is on European history. However there is very little discussed about the 20th century history of Europe. There seems to be a deliberate effort to glorify the history of Western Europe which seems a little skewed. 
8) I have heard from parents that the school is better suited for girls versus boys. There is a lot of sitting, constant memorization, dry learning and an obsession with obedience without questioning. 

My apologies if this review sounds negative. The goal is to give a different perspective.

      
      
      
 8 years ago (11-09-2017)

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