Main Line Education Guide: December Edition



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Looking for ways to unplug, keep your family entertained, and learning during the holiday break and over the winter? Here are some educational games that are both fun and engaging, perfect for family game nights. READ MORE

Happy December!


Main Line Families: A world-class Catholic, college-preparatory education for your daughter is right around the corner at the Academy of Notre Dame de Namur! From a cutting-edge STEM curriculum and burgeoning dance program to championship athletic teams and the Center for Global Leadership, which enabled over 200 students to participate in academic trips in the US and abroad in 2024, opportunities abound for girls in grades 6-12 to find their purpose and unlock their potential. Discover for yourself the vibrant academic experience at Notre Dame and watch your daughter thrive!

Walk-in Wednesdays - December 4, and January 15 at 9 am

Upper School Musical: Mean Girls, High School Version - December 6, 7, and 8

Schedule Your Visit!


Does your child have dyslexia or ADHD? When your child learns differently, it can be a challenge to find an educational home that’s right. Benchmark School welcomes challenges. Expert teachers guide students to recognize their challenges and turn them into opportunities for growth.

Since 1970, Benchmark’s instructional methods have unlocked the gift of reading and writing with confidence and fluency for thousands of graduates.

While the exclusive Benchmark Approach to learning provides students with the skills to be successful learners in all subjects, Benchmark’s literacy expertise remains a cornerstone of the Benchmark experience.

When graduates leave Benchmark School, they are confident and competent learners who know their learning styles intimately, and can advocate for their own success.

Grades 1-8.

Sign up for small group tours in December.

benchmarkschool.org


Touring Tuesdays
January 7, February 11, March 18, April 22, and May 13
Middle and Upper School at 8:30 a.m.
Lower School at 9 a.m.

Campus Tours
Grades PreK-4: Contact Deb Goggins at 610-801-1203 or dgoggins@agnesirwin.org
Grades 5-12: Contact Julie Romain at 610-801-1202 or jromain@agnesirwin.org

No one knows girls like Agnes Irwin. Which means no one does girls’ education like Agnes Irwin. It’s been our focus for 155 years -- building challenges intended just for girls. It's in our curriculum and in the way our girls are seen and heard. Because we believe when girls feel heard, they’ll speak up. And when Agnes Irwin girls speak up, it’s in the world’s best interest to listen.

Our Admission team is here to guide you and your daughter through the application process and answer any questions. We also invite prospective families to register for one of our November Touring Tuesdays or private tours.

Come and see why the Agnes Irwin School is ranked the #1 Best All-Girls High School in the Philadelphia Area and #10 Best Private High School in Pennsylvania.

Learn more at visitais.org


The Crefeld School is a small-by-design, intentionally different, gender inclusive, college prep school for grades 7-12. Crefeld empowers students to grow to their strengths, find meaning in their learning, and feel ownership of their school community. A robust advisory system, challenging academics, a focus on social justice and service, and authentic relationships, allows students to become their best selves.

Who comes to Crefeld?

Smart, creative, collaborative students from varied backgrounds, who want to take ownership of their learning and are looking for: a progressive, safe, student-centered school that values them; learning and/or emotional support in a college prep environment.

Open House Dates:
Thursday, 12/12/24, 9:00am
Thursday, 2/13/25, 9:00am

crefeld.org


This winter, let your child's creativity soar at Uptown Studio, where personal growth meets theatrical skill in an engaging learning atmosphere.

Our classes are designed around the unique emotional and developmental needs of each student, ensuring a deeply personalized experience. Our dedicated professionals create a nurturing environment that makes learning fun and effective, leading to tangible growth on and off the stage. Witness the transformative power of our programs through vibrant class performances.

Enroll your young performer today and watch them shine brighter than ever. Classes begin in January!

Visit uptownwestchester.org/classes for more information and to sign up!


Main Line Education Guide

Our Education Guides highlight schools, preschools, tutors and after-school enrichment programs in and around the Philadelphia suburbs.

2025 Publication Dates: January 14, February 11, March 11, April 8, May 6, August 12, September 16, October 7, November 4, December 9

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