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Student-Centered. Innovative. Engaging.

Caring — Challenging — Community — these values guide us at IGLA. We recognize that each aspect of a student’s experience is an opportunity for growth, and we require every student to explore a range of interests in academics, the arts, athletics, and service.

We believe that each student’s potential must be developed thoughtfully through a stimulating curriculum that encourages students to challenge themselves. As students take increasing individual and collective responsibility for their development, appropriate structure and high expectations establish a strong foundation and valuable framework for learning and creative expression. Within this framework, we encourage each student to question assumptions, take risks, learn from mistakes, and participate in scholarly inquiry.

International Global Learning Academy is a home school based collective learning environment. Founded by several families who wanted to come together to create a learning program and atmosphere that encourages domestic and international travel as a key educational tool in the development of and education of young minds. Our program has a strong emphasis on real world /in the field learning initiatives. For example, every year students are required to visit a minimum of 3-4 countries per year. Some of our students travel to as many as 15 countries per year. We have a strong emphasis on travel programs that focus on entrepreneurship, business, leadership, mathematics, financial literacy, history and geography. We aim for our students to spend an equal amount of time in the classroom as in the real world through travel.

Our motto “Instead of reading about the Mona Lisa, why not go to Paris and The Louvre and explore the painting in person.”

We have educational partners and programs with esteemed international partners like EF (Educational Tours) and 7 Continent Voyages.

Our programs are curated by world travelers and subject matter experts who understand that compelling itineraries should be full of opportunities for experiential learning.

Every decision at IGLA is made to maximize the student experience. Students are challenged academically, supported in their learning and social-emotional development, and provided with a wide array of thoughtfully designed extracurricular options in the arts and athletics.

At IGLA, a well-balanced education between academics, arts, athletics, and service is our foundation.

Our Signature Programs provide unique opportunities along with traditional courses. We believe learning takes place in the classroom, on the stage or in the studio, and on the field.

We uniquely prepare all students to become caring global citizens and creative, critical thinkers who will thrive in tomorrow’s world.

In the summer, we encourage our students and especially high schoolers to seek internships with professional businesses and to sign up for academic camps with Ivy League Universities for credit certificates. We have students who spend their summers at Wharton Global Youth Program at the University of Pennsylvania, NYU, Brown Summer Camp and at Harvard Pre-College.

Student-Centered. Innovative. Engaging.

A balanced education nurtures intellectual, social, emotional, and physical growth, ensuring holistic development and a passion for lifelong learning. At IGLA, we accomplish this through varied teaching methods, advisory programs, emphasis on mental well-being, a comprehensive curriculum, student involvement in decision-making, and creating a supportive and positive learning environment without imposing unnecessary stress.

Every student balances academics with arts, athletics, and service.

Core academics: math, science, social studies, the arts, and world languages

Cutting-edge Signature Programs with an emphasis on skill development in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), entrepreneurship, and visual and performing arts

Expansive arts program

Athletics and activities for all

Educational technology is used to engage student learning, preparing them for the future

Community service develops life skills while giving back

We offer substantial learning resources and programs that enrich the student experience.

College Counseling

Experiential Education

Discovery Days in Middle School

Leadership Opportunities

Learning Support

Student Clubs and Affinity Groups

Student Tutoring

Student Mentoring

Daily Study Hall

Wellness Program

Advisory Program

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Lower School

GRADE K-5

IGLA Lower School students engage in an inquiry-based learning process where they discover, problem solve, and thrive academically and socially.

Middle School

GRADE 6-8

IGLA Middle School students discover passions, learn to communicate ideas effectively, and apply critical thinking skills in real-world environments.

Upper School

GRADE 9-12

IGLA Upper School students explore new depths and pursue challenges in dynamic classroom environments, fueled by their own.

Lower School

GRADE K-5

IGLA Lower School students engage in an inquiry-based learning process where they discover, problem solve, and thrive academically and socially.

Middle School

GRADE 6-8

IGLA Middle School students discover passions, learn to communicate ideas effectively, and apply critical thinking skills in real-world environments.

Upper School

GRADE 9-12

IGLA Upper School students explore new depths and pursue challenges in dynamic classroom environments, fueled by their own.