Striving to cultivate intellectual curiosity and a lifelong love of learning in all of our students, while preparing them to meet the challenges that lie ahead.
Beacon provides a flexible alternative to the traditional private or public school structure. With an emphasis on achieving distinct personal goals, our programs are tailored to meet the needs of each individual student. We challenge our students to develop their gifts and discover their passions by engaging them in the individualized educational model for which we are known. Through one-on-one and small-group instruction in a community of inspired learners, Beacon students achieve academic excellence while following their own unique paths. Advanced art and music instruction, comprehensive gifted education, self-directed learning, passionate teachers, research-based strategies for different learning styles, with no limitations on course selection and design — these are only a few of Beacon’s hallmarks.
At Beacon, our students are our focus, and our dedicated team of experienced educators is able to facilitate success through customized academic programs. Our ultimate goal is to equip every student with the tools they need to grow as individuals. We challenge our students to discover their distinct interests, abilities, and ambitions, and we are committed to unlocking and enhancing learning potential. To this end, we engage our students in the learning process, emphasizing advanced study and self-directed education. It is our belief that by involving students in the academic process, we can foster a life-long love of learning. Paramount to the Beacon experience is the expectation that every student will excel academically, thrive socially, and achieve personal success.
Drawing from our diverse staff of subject-area professionals, scholars, and teachers trained in both the public and private sectors, Beacon is able to accommodate students of all ages. At our school near the Old Greenwich border in Stamford, a host of extracurricular activities is also available to our students, including dance, yoga, martial arts, athletics, swimming, clubs, and community service.
Beacon at a glance:
- Individualized courses of study in a small, supportive community
- One-on-one and small-group instruction
- Customized curricula with virtually unlimited course selection and design
- Comprehensive gifted education
- Research-based strategies for different learning styles
- Advanced art and music instruction
- Flexible schedules for young professionals, athletes and performing artists
- Expert college placement program
