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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

Barbara Sullivan

Head of Schools

Chris Woller

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 Middle States Association Commission on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS), a worldwide leader in accreditation and school improvement. For over 125 years, Middle States has been helping school leaders establish and reach their goals, develop strategic plans, promote staff development and advance student achievement.

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.

Tuition Information

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

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3 years 4 years 5 years Kindergarten 1st - 5th grade 6th - 8th grade
# of Classes 5 4 6 6 6 6 2 2 2/grade 2/grade
Class Enrollment 8 8 15 16 17 17 17 15 15 15
Teacher:Student Ratio 1:4 1:4 1:5 1:8 2:17 2:17 2:17 1.5:15 1:15 Avg. 1:15

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MSA-CESS Accredited

 


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