About NGS
Next Generation School is an independent, private school offering superior educational opportunities in a loving, nurturing environment for students six weeks through eighth grade. Our holistic approach to education enables our students to realize their fullest potential and become life-long learners who can successfully navigate the world.
Quick Facts
Founder
Ms. Barbara Sullivan
Head of Schools
Ms. Chris Bronowski
Location
One central campus located 10 minutes southwest of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus on Windsor Road and Galen Drive.
Association
Next Generation School is a private, independent educational program that educates students six weeks to eighth grade.
Accreditation
Next Generation School is accredited by AdvancEd, a global, non-profit, non-partisan organization that conducts rigorous, on-site reviews of a variety of educational institutions and systems to ensure that all learners realize their full potential.
History
Next Generation School was founded as a Preschool and Early Education program in 1995 by Ms. Barbara Sullivan. In 2005, the school expanded to include the Primary and Middle School programs. STEAM Studio was added to our educational offerings in 2014.
Athletics
Next Generation's Primary and Middle School participates in IESA athletic programming and is a part of the Illini Conference tournament association.
2018-2019 Tuition Information
Early Education
Tuition Rates for children 6 weeks to 2 years
- Infant (6 Weeks - 14 months) $295 per child/per week
- Toddler (15 months - 24 months) $285 per child/per week
- 2 Years (until age 3) $265 per child/per week
Payment Options
Weekly withdrawal from a checking account of families' choice.
Additional Annual Fees
$50 Continued Registration Fee
Preschool & Transitional Kindergarten
Primary School
2018-2019 Annual Tuition for Kindergarten through Fifth Grade
$13,500
Payment Options
- 1 annual payment
- 2 semester payments
- 10 monthly payments (processing fees apply)
- 12 monthly payments (processing fees apply)
- 36 weekly payments (processing fees apply)
Additional Annual Fees
- $155 Classroom Fund Fee: this fee funds most school supplies, field trips, and snacks.
- $100 Technology Fee: this fee funds the improvement and enhancement of student and school technology.
Middle School
2018-2019 Annual Tuition for Sixth through Eighth Grade
$14,000
Payment Options
- 1 annual payment
- 2 semester payments
- 10 monthly payments (processing fees apply)
- 12 monthly payments (processing fees apply)
- 36 weekly payments (processing fees apply)
Additional Annual Fees
- $155 Classroom Fund Fee: this fee funds most school supplies, field trips, and snacks.
- $100 Technology Fee: this fee funds the improvement and enhancement of student and school technology.
Classroom Information at a Glance
| Early Education | Preschool & Transitional Kindergarten | Primary School | Middle School | |||||||
| Ages/Grades | 6 Weeks - 12 months | 8 months - 15 months | 15 months - 24 months |
2 years |
3 years | 4 years | 5 years | Kindergarten | 1st - 5th grade | 6th - 8th grade |
| # of Classes | 4 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1/grade | N/A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class Enrollment | 12 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 30 | 30 | Varies by student's schedule |
| Teacher:Student Ratio | 1:4 | 1:4 | 1:5 | 1:8 | 1:10 | 1:11 | 1:12.5 | 1:10 | 1:15 | Avg. 1:13 |
100+
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