Academics

The Power of Inquiry

Every aspect of the King experience prioritizes and optimizes engagement through an inquiry-based approach to learning — from the wide variety of immersive learning experiences to the intentional efforts to reach and engage every child at every developmental stage.  

Our educational philosophy is centered around developing in students the research skills they need to tackle real-life problems, and we know that true engagement leads to the highest level of individual student achievement. We encourage students to identify problems, ask complex questions, and seek solutions. In this process, students engage at the deepest level, draw from multiple disciplines, develop a range of skills, and establish a depth of knowledge. Students take on greater academic challenges and find the greatest opportunity for growth when they are discovering, exploring, and participating.

This is what we do at King School at every grade level and in every discipline.

The King teaching methodology is guided by educational best practices and focused on strong relationships with faculty and mentors — creating a foundation for lifelong curiosity and purpose.  King prioritizes the development of intellectual skills such as analysis and synthesis, collaboration, content mastery, deep understanding of central concepts, and an acute awareness of the interconnections between distinct subject areas. By fostering these qualities, we equip our students with the tools necessary to navigate a complex world, enabling them to thrive. This deeply engaging style of learning sets students up for their post-secondary goals. Just as importantly, it helps them to succeed when they get there – and it sets them up for a fulfilled and happy life beyond that.

Support at Every Level

Inquiry-based learning is not one-size-fits-all. As students move through different developmental stages, they engage in increasingly sophisticated and discipline-specific content and skill-building activities. The questions students ask and that are posed by their teachers also become more complex over time. To bolster these areas of methodology and pedagogy, we have assessment and instruction meetings to develop teachers’ skills on an ongoing basis. Our holistic approach ensures that King delivers inquiry-based instruction and project-based work across all three divisions. 

The Power of Choice

The opportunity for choice provides students with autonomy to explore, discover, and learn new content and skills. This kind of engagement helps students develop agency over their education and achieve deeper and long-lasting learning. Our academic and co-curricular program offers students in all grades intentional opportunities to practice decision-making, explore their academic identity, and connect their learning to interests and passions.