Academics

Offering students at our Greenville, SC school a unique educational experience, including International Baccalaureate (IB) programs and a challenging college preparatory curriculum, CCES has become synonymous with academic excellence throughout the area.

It is obvious in the measures of our students’ achievements: 100% of our students are accepted into a college, SAT scores consistently outpace national averages by several hundred points, and IB scores exceed world averages.

But it is even more obvious in the classroom. Dedicated teachers with imagination and high standards make strong connections with their students. Our students are motivated to meet the high expectations of teachers who believe in them.

Lower School

In the Lower School we do more than build a foundation of basic skills. Through the thematic and inquiry-based learning of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (PYP), our students’ curiosity expands. They learn how to learn, research, work together in groups, and present their knowledge to an audience of parents and peers. At the conclusion of fourth grade, they present an Exhibition displaying their abilities to learn independently, present their ideas through writing, speaking, art, and music, and translate knowledge into action. And they do it with excitement and pride in their work.

Middle School

In the Middle School, the CCES experience emphasizes unique learning opportunities adapted to the intellectual, social, and physical abilities of adolescents. Skills that help students excel academically and personally - such as leadership, critical-thinking, creativity, and team building - are emphasized across diverse subject areas. And, with a number of carefully planned beyond-the-campus programs, bountiful extracurricular options, yearlong service learning projects, and other pivotal middle school opportunities, students are able to engage in activities that enhance their academic studies while encouraging their personal development.

Upper School

Students in the Upper School face a rich and challenging curriculum offering more than 150 courses, including 19 Advanced Placement (AP) and 26 IB courses, and a wide variety of arts classes and focused elective offerings. In their junior year, students may elect to follow the IB program course of study leading to an IB Diploma or may choose to pursue the demanding college-preparatory curriculum, including numerous honors, AP, and advanced-level courses. Students are given every opportunity to think critically and pursue their personal interests through two rigorous, months-long independent projects: the Sophomore Project and the Senior Thesis.

Our graduates often tell us that the academic and study skills they learned here have prepared them well for college. Long after they have left CCES, many keep in touch with favorite teachers.

We invite you to learn more about our commitment to providing an academic environment that makes the most of each child's ability through offerings like a full continuum of IB programs, a rigorous college preparatory curriculum, and so much more. To schedule a visit at our Greenville, SC campus or to request additional information, please contact us today.