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.

Artist. Athlete. Scholar.
Admissions
We're excited to meet you!
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!

Artist. Athlete. Scholar.
Academics
Artist. Athlete. Scholar.
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.

Artist. Athlete. Scholar.
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.

Artist. Athlete. Scholar.
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.

Artist. Athlete. Scholar.
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.

WNBA & Olympic Standout Chamique Holdsclaw to Speak on April 8

In partnership with the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne, Canterbury School is proud to present The Unquiet Journey of Chamique Holdsclaw: A Message of Hope and Healing as part of the 2025–2026 Jonathan Hancock Lecture Series.

Once celebrated as the “female Michael Jordan,” Chamique Holdsclaw is one of the most accomplished players in women’s basketball history. She led the University of Tennessee Lady Volunteers to three NCAA national championships, earned WNBA Rookie of the Year honors, and captured an Olympic gold medal. Yet behind her extraordinary achievements, Holdsclaw was quietly battling mental illness.

Today, Holdsclaw courageously shares her personal journey to help break the stigma surrounding mental health, offering a powerful message of vulnerability, resilience, and healing. Her story challenges conventional definitions of strength and reminds audiences that true courage lies not only in achievement, but in the willingness to seek help and rise again.

The event will take place on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the Arts United Center. Tickets can be purchased online at CanterburySchool.org/JHLS.

All proceeds raised through ticket sales will benefit Courageous Healing, a local nonprofit dedicated to providing culturally centered, trauma-informed, and accessible mental health care in an authentic and safe environment.