Research Canterbury School private Schools in Fort Wayne, Indiana

“It's a great school. We learn a lot and have tons of fun activities like plays and field day to make the school year even more fun!”

“Canterbury is an excellent school. There is a very good student to teacher ratio, and teachers connect with students very closely. We have excellent arts programs and extracurriculars and it is easy to get involved in whatever subjects you are interested, in or out of school hours. There are no cuts on all sports teams - a major plus. Our soccer and tennis teams are known for excelling, and basketball is coming along with them also... I love this school. The stereotype of our students is a rich snotty smart kid, but it's really not like that. And if you get behind, students and teachers really want to help you get ahead. It's a great school. Worth the switch from public school.”

“I go to Canterbury and I actually like it. They always seem to try to give us something to be excited about. My parents made a huge sacrifice for me so I could come here and I really really like it. Like every school, there is always drama attached. But I know that I will always be thankful for being here. if you want your child to be taken care of, the best option in my opinion is Canterbury. I think that the best time to send your child to this school is probably in middle school so they can get used to the atmosphere. I have met alot of people that I will never forget here.”

“I went to Canterbury since Kindergarten and I loved it as much as I could have loved any school. A big part of that is the faculty. They are always very approachable and I felt like they genuinely cared about me. I still talk to almost all of my past teachers. However if you're looking to shelter your teens, I'll just say, Canterbury is a smaller version of public schools in that sense because there are parties available but you can easily find friends who are clean cut. Also, like many people already said, Canterbury is very elitest and while we are taught how to get into college we aren't taught common knowledge (guess we're above it). If you're thinking about Canterbury, take a tour, I think pretty much what you see is what you get.”

“Canterbury is an amazing school. I am so glad we found the school. The academic program is outstanding. The teachers are wonderful & very helpful. My daughter has blossoomed since transferring to Canterbury.”

“My daughter started in the Early Childhood program last fall and has had an amazingly successful year. She loves her teaches and all the staff, as well as her classmates. She'll be back in the fall for another wonderful year. We've found the school very inviting. I disagree with the comments that the school is bias towards the wealthy. Unable to contribute significantly financially to the schools endeavors, I have found myself more than welcome to several volunteer opportunities where I can give my time to the school and it's been great getting to know all the kids and parents. We look forward to a continued relationship with the school throughout our daughters educational experience.”

“We have two children attending Canterbury. After attending two others--this one is a keeper! The teachers are wonderful. They really care about each child's individual academic performance as well as their social and character development. My children are complete opposites in their learning styles. The teachers account for all of this when working with each child. Also, math and reading are geared to each child's level. My fourth grader who loves math is doing sixth grade math. My second grader who is not fond of math, is doing second grade math. Drama, fine arts, cultural studies and French are part of the curriculum from day one which you will not find anywhere else. This school is extremely family/parent friendly. Tuition is on the low side if you compare to other college prep schools and worth every dime. $800,000 in financial scholarships were given. Make your own decision- visit the school.”

“Canterbury's academic programs are second to none in the area, but primarily due to the dedication of the teachers, not the administration (particularly the headmaster). Canterbury's class sizes are small (18) until high school, but the high school classes suffer from classes of 22 in cramped classrooms, which is too many for a school that charges $12,000 a year for tuition (plus composite fees, plus technology fees, plus bus fees, plus food service fees, etc.) Canterbury's no-cut athletic policy and athletic teams are great, although too much emphasis is placed on soccer. Canterbury could continue to grow, but has inexplicably embarked on a $9 million remodeling project that will add very little classroom space. Discipline and dress code are not well enforced, either. Don't be fooled by the schools 'Christian values' - this is a secular school with many materialistic students. Overall, a challenging school, but not a particularly great value.”

“The school culture is quite open and the students bright, participative and independent thinking. This is not a school for everyone, but it is a high-performing, rigorous place to study. It is not perfect, but it is quite good and thrives because of its results. Students who are bright but not doing well in more restrictive (all move along together: don't work ahead) systems often do well here because Canterbury features acceleration as well as enrichment.”

“Canterbury is a fine college preparatory school that offers both enrichment and what is more unusual, acceleration for those who wish to move farther, faster. The student body is diverse; our experience has been that the students are inclusive and accepting. The main point is that it is a rigorous academic opportunity not available anywhere else in the region. Yes, there are bound to be contrasts when so many National Merit Scholars and admissions to Harvard, Princeton, Duke and Stanford result from a small group, but that too is part of life. Adjusting is the task of the student and family.”

“I have been attending Canterbury since first grade and yes, the school is incredibly small but the teachers at Canterbury really care about the students here and are very good at preparing them for college. Canterbury even has teachers preparing the freshman for the SAT! If you want your children to have more success than they will get at a public school, have them attend Canterbury High School. They really will appreciate it.”

“Okay, Canterbury is a fabulous school for academics. I graduated from CHS, and I can honestly say that I never had a college class as difficult as my high school English/Lit classes. I learned how to write, analyze literature, strengthen my vocabulary & excellent study skills. I value the education I had at CHS. College was a breeze! Socially, CHS was horrible. My high school years were tainted with a false sense of reality. CHS is definitely an elitist school, and with that, we were shielded from what the 'real world' is. I always felt like I had to keep up with my peers. I was the 'poor little rich girl', and I never felt like I fit in with most of the students, many of who were very judgmental.”

“Before coming to teach fulltime at Canterbury, I was a substitute teacher in several public school systems in our area, as well as here at Canterbury. I was so impressed by the sincere commitment and dedication of every single teacher at Canterbury. Several have left public schools (and higher paychecks) to join Canterbury's faculty because they see the difference in their peers and in the students here. Professional development is highly encouraged by the administration, and teachers continuously take advantage of workshops and seminars, in order to be the best they can be. Parental involvement is fostered and utilized, and this contributes to the family atmosphere that is so apparent at this school. Character development and community service are priorities and are part of the curriculum for all divisions. Academic expectations are high and 100% of our graduates attend college. Canterbury is the best!”

“Canterbury has everything that a college prep school should have. It is a shame that the one thing that is missing is one of the most important lessons that a child should learn. From an early age these children are sheltered from the real world. Most kids are exactly the same, and there is no such 'diverse' community, it is all a facade. There is an evident bias toward the wealthier families. Canterbury really needs to work on the economic as well as racial diversity. Canterbury constantly puts itself so much higher than others. I wish my parents would have continued with public schooling.”

“I completely agree with the September 2004 review. The only negative aspect of the school is the administration. The good news is the 'horrible' (and I'll add, no-people-skills) high school director will be retiring in June 2004. In an effort to allow the administration to get to know the students better, they must each teach a class. The high school director teaches a senior level class. It would make more sense to have her teach a freshman level course to get to know the students as they enter the high school rather than leave it. The academics at the high school are second to none, but the disciplinary atmosphere is abhorrent. It supports a tattle-tale environment that thrives on rumors rather than facts. Parent involvement is very high and extracurricular activities are good for a smaller school.”

“The high school allowed my child to really express himself, and grow. The only problem that arose was the administration; particularly the high school director. She is horrible at student-faculty relations; creating an atmosphere where, I feel, no student would ever want to go to. She is biased towards the more 'wealthy' students, and sometimes wrongly accuse other students. When they try to speak their case, it falls on her deaf ears. That is very unfortunate since Canterbury has an excellent faculty. They really help the students learn, and encourage them to participate. Overall, it's a great atmosphere, with great teachers!”

“Hey, I go to Canterbury now (go Cavs) and I'd just like to say that it's a good school because having so few people in your grade forces you to get to know everyone. The teachers also really seem to care and some even become your *gasp* friends *double gasp* these are teachers and people I've met here who I will invite to my wedding when I get married. And like every other Canterbury student (this is the one bad part about Canterbury) I'm off to go do my homework.”

“I submitted my 2nd grade graduate son for Canterbury's 3rd grade. 3rd grade was full. Admissions Lady suggested 2nd grade because: his October birthday made him younger than regular 3rd graders, he had not finished his testing so she could not evaluate him, and she said Canterbury was one year advanced over public schools. Believing that Canterbury was one year advanced, I paid the $10,000 and enrolled him. Then, surprise! I find out they require uniforms, lunches are $15+ a week, and the bus service is $hundred$ and far from my door. I tolerate this until I see his schoolwork and talk to his teachers and public school teachers and find out they are not one year ahead of public schools. I withdraw after 2 months so he will not be held back 1 year, and ask for 1/3 refund. Refused. Believe their contract: No refunds for any reason!”

“As parents, we are constantly amazed at the love and discipline that is shown to our child. The school has created an environment for learning!”

“My son had the opportunity to attend Canterbury School from the 5th grade thru graduation last year. Although, the tuition is costly (and he had a partial scholarship), the sacrifice was more than worth it. He scored very high on the SAT and even higher on the ACT. He was able to not only get into his choice of a top college but was also able to secure a very nice scholarship. The class sizes are small so each child gets alot of attention. It is certainly academically challenging, and the teachers really care about the students. In our opinion, although it is not perfect, Canterbury School for our family was the best choice. It is a sacrifice, but one that we felt would pay off for our son's future. He just started his second semester of college, and has enough credits to be classifed as a Sophomore. He is also taking a Senior Spanish Class. If you are looking for a good school, Check Canterbury out!”