Canterbury School

Welcome
Our Mission
The mission of Canterbury School is to maximize the potential of young people by providing a challenging, enriching, and supportive learning environment in which students build the foundation for a life of purpose, passion, and meaning.

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Admissions
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We're excited to meet you and introduce you to the vibrant community of students, expert faculty, and opportunities found at Canterbury School! Canterbury is built on strong connections, personalized learning, and a commitment to each student's growth. Whether you're just beginning to explore Canterbury or already considering becoming part of the community, we’re here to help you every step of the way. Welcome!

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Academics
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Canterbury School strives to provide a college preparatory curriculum that balances a challenging academic program with opportunities for creativity, curiosity and critical thinking to flourish.

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Arts
All Inclusive Arts
From age 2 through Grade 12, Canterbury students have every opportunity to experience the arts in a variety of ways. From vocal and instrumental music to drama and dance to visual art and photography, fine arts courses are an important part of the school curriculum.

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Athletics
Every Student Makes the Team
At Canterbury, every student makes the team. The interscholastic sports program encourages individual participation and achievement by giving every student an opportunity to learn and play sports competitively. This policy of inclusion is at the core of Canterbury athletics.

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Support
A Community of Philanthropy
As an independent school, we design our own programs and curriculum and operate without reliance on local, state or federal taxes. Canterbury School relies on tuition income, Canterbury Fund contributions, endowment income and other fundraising activities to support our thriving college preparatory environment.

Canterbury Chess Teams Shine at State Championship

Canterbury School is celebrating an exciting achievement after its young chess players delivered outstanding performances at the Indiana State Chess Championship held on Saturday, March 21 in Hammond, Indiana.

Leading the way was Canterbury’s Grade 3 and Under “A” Team, which earned the title of State Champions. The championship team was made up of Grade 3 students Jashan Bola, Caroline Kinne, Nandika Rajaram, and Eliana Nwankwo. Their teamwork, strategy, and focus helped secure the top spot in a highly competitive field.

Canterbury’s “B” Team also impressed, finishing in 10th place overall. The team included Grade 2 students Reid McMillan, Grade 1 students Charlotte Kinne and Noah Bohnstedt, and Kindergartner Juliette Kinne. Their strong performance highlights the depth of talent in Canterbury’s chess program, even among its youngest players.

At the high school level, Canterbury’s team placed 7th in the state. The team was led by Jason Zhang, Gavin Lass, Vivek Apuri, and Kellan Gupta, who competed against some of the best players in Indiana.

Additional Canterbury students also represented the school well at the state competition. Grade 6 students Alex Chen and Rafay Najib, along with Grade 4 student Kwesi Ackon, qualified for the event and contributed to the school’s strong overall showing.

Congratulations to all of Canterbury’s chess players on an incredible day of competition and achievement!