At King School, we believe that the smartest person in the room is not the one with all the answers, but the one with all the questions. We nurture the curious – who aren’t afraid to ask why, to try something new, to get it wrong before they get it right. Because real learning is about doing and this engagement leads to deeper learning.
At King, we believe in the power of wonder. This begins with students becoming agents in their own learning. When students are exploring, reflecting, questioning, evaluating, and making connections — and teachers are creating and guiding these moments of discovery — students are truly learning. This is what we call inquiry-based learning, and it is what we do at King at every grade level and in every discipline.
Our students develop a research mindset and apply that approach to all subject matters. From discovering the world around them in Prekindergarten to crafting complex and multidisciplinary senior projects in Grade 12, King students embrace learning through discovery, exploration, and hands-on experiences.
Every aspect of the King experience prioritizes and optimizes engagement — from the wide variety of active, immersive learning experiences to intentional efforts to reach each and every student. True engagement at King is the entire community’s commitment to excellence in learning.
We believe in the power of community. A community that celebrates multiple backgrounds and perspectives. We learn from one another and become stronger together. Our students come from 40 different towns. We are a global community with more than 70 countries represented. There is no one type of student at King. Our students have multiple interests, and our school offers opportunities to explore them.
We know that wondering minds go further. By the time they graduate, our students have more than learned; they have learned how to learn. The world is rapidly changing; we might not know what the future will bring, but we know our graduates will be ready – ready to succeed and better prepared to better the world!
Visit our campus to learn more about King School. We have two special events coming up this spring. On Saturday, April 27, join us, in collaboration with the Stamford Nature Center, for an Earth Day Celebration for children ages 2 to 10. On Thursday, May 2, join us for an information session on navigating the independent school admission process.
Learn more by visiting our website: kingschoolct.org/visit
