The Elisabeth Morrow School (EMS) provides exemplary academics and character development in a diverse and inclusive child-centered community that inspires students to become curious scholars, ethical leaders and global citizens.
“We intentionally move beyond a high-stress, test-focused environment to cultivate a deep and genuine love of learning,” says Head of School Marek Beck, PhD. “Students are empowered to engage deeply with subjects they love, igniting a passion for learning that’s intrinsically linked to our core values of courtesy, consideration, cooperation and compassion.”
INNOVATING BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
Through the school’s innovative, project-based curriculum, students tackle real-world challenges, connecting their learning to pressing issues and practical applications. This approach cultivates a culture of deep inquiry and creative problem-solving. “If you ask one of our students why they’re studying something, it’s not going to be ‘because it’s on Friday’s test’—they’ll explain how it relates to a problem they’re trying to solve or an issue they’re raising awareness about,” Dr. Beck says.
Hands-on learning takes place on a wooded 14-acre campus, a certified natural wildlife habitat that serves as a living laboratory. The immersive environment features state-of-the-art technology labs, innovation hubs and nature trails, and is complemented by extracurriculars in STEM, athletics and the arts that nurture intellectual curiosity and creative expression.
FOSTERING LEADERSHIP WITH LASTING CHARACTER
As the only independent school in New Jersey recognized as an Apple Distinguished School, EMS infuses emerging technologies into its curriculum, from computer science for kindergarteners to an entrepreneurship class for middle schoolers. The diverse, international community provides an authentic foundation for developing a global perspective. Students become not just curious scholars but also effective leaders and communicators, encouraged to ask incisive questions and take intellectual risks to build the confidence necessary for influential leadership.
“When we visit secondary schools, admissions officers often tell us they can spot our students right away; they’re the ones who give a firm handshake, hold the door for others and thank their teachers at the end of class…their character truly shines through,” Dr. Beck says.
435 Lydecker St., Englewood
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