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Ages 1 to 14

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CityBoston, Massachusetts
CurriculumInternational
Leaving qualificationN/A
Languages of instructionEnglish and Spanish
Age RangeAges 1 to 14
Yearly fees: Not public
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Quick summary of key school information

Leaving qualifications N/A
Language of instruction English and Spanish
Native English and Spanish teachers
Extra languages (other than English and Spanish)
Class sizes Average 13 students / class
Maximum 16 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus
School's webpage:

This school does not make their fees public for the academic year 2024/2025.

This school has more than one campus in Boston, Massachusetts:
Hingham Campus: Ages 1 to 14

Address: 75 M Sgt William B Terry Dr Hingham, MA 02043 USA

Norwell Campus: Ages 1 to 6

Address: 137 Washington St Norwell, MA 02061 USA

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Number of students

389

Native English and Spanish speaking teachers

Yes

Additional language classes offered by the school

Mandarin

Max. number of students per class

16

Average number of students per class

SELA prioritizes personalized attention with small class sizes, averaging 13 students per class. This allows for individualized support and a close-knit learning environment.

Use of technology in the classroom

All Elementary classrooms are outfitted with interactive whiteboards which teachers use to enhance their lessons. Student visit the Technology lab throughout the week for research projects etc, and have a weekly coding class through the Scratch program which is integrated into the Math curriculum.

Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures)

SELA offered full virtual lessons at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, however quickly resumed full time in person classes for students. SELA prioritizes in person lessons.

External examinations or assessments available

NA

Do teachers assign homework to their students?

Yes

Approximate hours of homework given

Depends on the grade level.

Uniform required

No

Sports activities included

Physical education

Facilities at the school

Science lab, technology lab

Sports facilities at the school

Outdoor playgrounds

Qualities and characteristics best defining the school

Welcome to SELA: The International Private School, where language excellence meets academic achievement since 2004. With campuses in Hingham and Norwell, Sela offers global international education in Southeastern Massachusetts. From ages 3 months to 8th grade SELA provides a safe, learning-focused environment, where every child's unique strengths are valued.

Language immersion is where students learn the core curriculum in a target language. In other words, once students step foot inside SELA, they are fully immersed in Spanish.

Teaching approach of the school

SELA provides each child with a unique and personal learning experience. Every student will receive a full immersion education of the highest academic quality, through an engaging curriculum that inspires and motivates them to strive for knowledge and understanding and prepares them for challenging higher-level work. SELA students will grow to be bilingual, globally competent citizens.

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