At Saklan, we believe students learn best when they are known, challenged, and genuinely engaged in their learning. Our small-school environment and Project Based Learning approach create a learning experience that develops the whole child: academically, socially, and personally.
Rather than simply completing assignments and preparing for tests, Saklan students learn by asking questions, exploring ideas, collaborating with others, and applying their learning to authentic situations.
Through Project Based Learning, students:
This approach creates opportunities for students to become active participants in their education. They learn not only what to think, but how to ask thoughtful questions, consider different perspectives, solve problems, communicate their ideas, and work effectively with others.
Saklan’s small-school environment allows teachers to know their students deeply, understanding their strengths, interests, challenges, and goals. Students are encouraged to take appropriate risks, make mistakes, try again, and develop confidence in their own abilities.
Academic growth is supported alongside social-emotional development. Students learn to care for themselves and others, navigate challenges, resolve conflicts, take responsibility, and contribute to a community built on kindness, respect, and compassion.
When students feel connected and engaged in their learning, confidence grows. And that confidence allows them to achieve success not only at a high level, but in a way that is meaningful to who they are.
A Saklan education prepares students for more than the transition to high school. It prepares them to approach new experiences with curiosity, confidence, independence, and courage.
Our graduates leave Saklan with a strong academic foundation and the skills to collaborate, communicate, think critically, advocate for themselves, and build meaningful relationships. They are prepared to continue their education at a range of high schools, including both outstanding public and independent schools.
Over the past five years, Saklan graduates who have continued to independent high schools have been accepted to schools including:
Ultimately, the Saklan experience is about helping students discover who they are and what they are capable of becoming. By combining strong academics, meaningful relationships, hands-on learning, and opportunities to lead, collaborate, and contribute, Saklan helps students leave our school ready not only for high school, but for the wider world.
Because having regular opportunities to challenge oneself within a compassionate and supportive community builds confidence to take risks and express oneself.
