Frequently Asked Questions

At Canterbury School, we consider three primary factors during the admission process:

• The student's intellectual curiosity, proven academic aptitude and enthusiasm for learning
• The student's special interests and extracurricular talents
• The student's strong character and compassion for others

We're happy to share that 100 percent of graduating seniors are accepted to college. In the Class of 2025, students enrolled in 37 colleges in 18 states. These students applied to 201 total colleges and universities, and received acceptances from 161 colleges in 37 states. 73% of seniors earned a merit scholarship totaling $9.1 Million.

We enroll 801 artists, athletes and scholars in Early Childhood (age 2) through Grade 12.

We like to keep class sizes as small as possible to promote student participation and allow our faculty and staff members to get to know each student. Class sizes vary, but the average class size is about 14 students.

A hallmark of Canterbury's academic program is a close working relationship between faculty and students. Our faculty is eager to support their students, and their efforts go beyond the classroom each day. Whether through a Prep period, Advisory, or at lunch, our faculty and staff are available to help the growth of our students. 

We believe our school community and its members are enriched by understanding and respecting the uniqueness in all people. That's why we actively seek to create an inclusive environment that emphasizes the importance of embracing our differences. We enjoy a community and student body that represents a diversity of races and ethnicities; socioeconomic and religious backgrounds; and individual talents, interests and experiences.

Foreign language learning is an integral component of a well-rounded curriculum. Current brain research indicates that foreign language learning should start at the earliest age. Language is a vehicle for communicating ideas and the study of a foreign language opens up new areas of literature and expression to the student.

French instruction begins at age 3, and Spanish instruction begins in Grade 3. We also offer Latin for Grade 7 students and above. All language instructions continues throughout High School, where AP courses and immersion experiences are offered. Additional languages are offered through the MSON Program at the High School.

Canterbury School's founders recognized and valued the importance of the arts to an exceptional education. The Early Childhood, Lower School, Middle School, and High School curricula reflect their commitment to an arts-rich learning community. Students express themselves and develop a personal artistic voice through classes in drama, choir, visual art, music technology and composition, orchestra, band, dance, movement, threatre production, music theory, AP visual art, AP music theory, multiple dual-credit courses, and ceramics.

With the opening of our brand new multi-million dollar Canterbury Fine Arts Center, our students have access to state of the art facilities for both the visual and performing arts. 

The Academy of the Arts at Canterbury School is a unique, student-driven program that provides an intensive arts experience within an exceptional academic environment for students in grades 9-12.

Athletics are an integral part of the educational program at Canterbury School, and athletic experiences are considered a natural extension of the educational environment.

Middle School athletics focuses on the benefits of participation for Grades 5-6, which include social growth, team concepts, exposure to the athletic environment and enjoyment. For Grades 7-8 the emphasis is placed upon the development of athletic skill - including individual skills, team strategies and roles within a team.

In Grades 9-12, the competitive aspects of athletics are emphasized. The benefits to students include learning to implement advanced skills and tactics within team roles, the appreciation of success in team goals, and the satisfaction that comes from working hard toward shared endeavors.

Yes, we believe community service, and building stronger communities, is an important part of a well-rounded education. That's why we make community service part of the curriculum in every division. The Early Childhood, Lower School and Middle School collect items for a variety of local agencies and organizations, while the High School has a community service requirement of at least 60 hours during a student’s sophomore and junior years.

Just in 2025, our High School students provided community service to 109 community organizations and spent approximately 2050 hours on service projects throughout the community. 

Yes, we offer a bus service to the greater Fort Wayne region. You can learn more about routes, service rates and more here.

Yes, we offer financial aid to qualified students in Kindergarten through Grade 12. Contact our Admissions Office to learn more about tuition, financial aid, payment plans and more.