After 12 years of having kids at NCCL, I can say confidently that my kids got a nurturing, encouraging environment and a decent all-round education with strong personal development. Most importantly, they enjoyed school and loved learning. This is priceless. However, NCCL can be a serious problem
... Read more for some parents. The project-based curriculum often seems erratic and obscure. The demands on the child's organizational skills and diligence are minimal. 'Conventional' teaching by memory has merit of its own, but is largely rejected at NCCL except in the excellent music program. The foreign language program has little impact. And parents expecting strong sports and school spirit should look elsewhere. I have found the school much more receptive of criticism than the reviews say. Compared to with other 'alternative' schools (like The New School nearby) NCCL is far closer to the mainstream and deserves a serious look for a great liberal education. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/01/09
If you really want to know what the school is like, try to talk with someone whose children have attended recently- Especially 7th and 8th grades. Talk to a family who has left the school and why. We found that after 8 years of attending the school and being very supportive, that they would not listen
... Read more and were not interested in any criticism. This was not true for just our family, but several. Too many good and loyal families have pulled their kids out of the school because the Administration and Board (who are all the same people) will not listen to any suggestions or criticism. If you don't go their way then find another school. Their way or the highway. And find out who oversees NCCL for the State of Delaware. If you even think you might leave DO NOT PRE PAY YOUR TUITION and watch what you sign. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/25/09
It is a great learning environment. There motto is Tell me I will forget, show me I will remember Involve me I will understand
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Posted by a parent on 09/16/09
We have just completed our first year at NCCL. We think this school is amazing. The teachers spend a great deal of time instilling responsibility in the students (older kids are expected to look after the small ones) and there is a great deal of emphasis in building social skills, not just academic
... Read more ones. The small class sizes lead to lots of individual attention. The other impressive thing to me is that the school emphasizes that learning should be interesting so does not beat the love of learning out of the kids. They are also exposed to music, language, and art at a high level while even the littlest kids do sophisticated science projects. While this is not the school for you if you are a spare the rod/spoil the child sort of parent, it is great if you actually care about whether your kids learns broadly and still enjoy school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/25/09
I can't imagine a better school for any child! While NCCL is strong in all academic areas (Gym may be the only weak one), each child receives individuallized attention to reach his/her potential. I know that some of the parents who have left the school, and possibly are the ones who have left previous
... Read more reviews, were extremely difficult, demanding and had unrealistic expectations. When their child had an issue, they were quick to turn things around on the school and teachers. You couldn't find a more nurturing and caring environment for your child. My suggestion to a prospective parent is to go and visit the school. You'll see why we fell in love with it. Read less
Posted by a student on 09/11/08
This school has many of the strengths of home schooling in a more structured environment. The number of kids that get accepted into programs like Newark's Cambridge Program, Wilmington Charter etc speaks to the academic standard of the school. For the writing program, ask to see the Grades 5 & 6 newspaper
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Posted by a parent on 09/04/08
This school is not a great school. It may have been at one time, but it has gone down steadily in the last few years. Talk with someone who has attended recently before making your decision. And try to talk with a family who has left the school about there concerns. Chances are the administration
... Read more at NCCL did not talk with them. We found that they did not tolerate any criticism of the school no matter how fair it was and how useful it may have been. Too many good and loyal families have pulled their kids out over the years as evidenced by the low enrollment in the lower grades. NCCL has a great philosophy on teaching, learning and living. They just seem to have lost site of that philosophy. They are problems academically as the school does not prepare its students in math or reading. And there are problems with how they run the school. After all, it is a business and these folks seem to have forgotten who the customer is. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/14/08
My child got a fabulous education at NCCL. Not only did she learn content but more importantly she learned how to learn. Her teachers inspired her to work hard and through their guidance she developed a love of writing and reading. All along the way she was given construtive criticism and helped to reflect
... Read more on and refine her work. She learned subject matter deeply, not just through memorization. She says she got the best education possible at NCCL. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/17/08
My child started and graduated from NCCL. She was extremely well prepared for high school both academically and emotionally. NCCL provides a strong academic program while fostering a sense of community. It's a great school!
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Posted by a parent on 05/14/08
I have been to this school and I think it is the best school I have ever gone to! I am 12 years old and I have lots of friends at this school. The teachers are nice, inspiring, and helpful. I used to hate going to school but now it is fun!
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Gifted and Talented
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
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