My daughter is finishing her second year at Ursuline. Academics, sports, 'serviam' and arts programs are admirable. Teacher and principal availability and communication is outstanding. The majority of children are polite, competitive, motivated and friendly enough but the parents can be a little click-ish.
... Read more Overall I would rate it an excellent choice and although we struggle with the tuition we deem it worthwhile. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/04/09
Excellent! Small enough for individual attention, but big enough to feel right at home!
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Posted by a student on 10/14/06
Ursuline Academy is a school known for 'excellence without exception'. Their excellence shines through in all areas including; Academics, Sports, Fine Arts, and Spirituality. The faculty and administration are very helpful, skilled, and love the school as well. It offers a warm and friendly atmosphere
... Read more where parents feel welcomed. My daughter has been at the school for two years now and absolutely loves every aspect of her day! I am proud to be associated with such an outstanding institution and look forward to returning in September! Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/26/05
I have had one daughter of mine attend this school, and from experience, this school did not meet our expectations. Overall, the school was lacking a spontaneity -- something unique. Each day, my daughter would come home from school, complaining about the monotonous studies and the dissatisfying administration.
... Read more Although there were a few members of faculty and administration my daughter and I took a liking to, the lot of them were rather distasteful. And as for the dance and music programs, most of them were just dressed up with superficial attempts to gain interest from parents and such -- in actuality, the programs themselves were mediocre. The sports program at this school, does however, make up for some of the school's deficiencies. Parent involvement wise, things were somewhat okay. And in my child's opinion, what made the school tolerable was the occasional friends she made -- but that's it. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/29/05
My daughter attended grades 7 through 8, so commentary is limited to only those grades. Teaching staff was exemplary. Course work was demanding with 2-3 hours of daily homework. Teachers were seemingly always available and, in general, helpful. Class sizes were 15-20 girls. Laptops were well-integrated
... Read more into the curriculum with full support of school & faculty. She loved her time at the school; teachers were excellent, especially in the sciences. Luckily she also had the same high standard English teacher as well. Extracurricular activities were fine, considering this was, in effect, junior high school. Facilities were well maintained. Only drawback was lack of diversity and the strength of cliques. Weaknesses were preyed upon, so that may qualify as a character building component. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/25/04
I am a graduate of Ursuline and currently have two daughters attending, one to start in a couple of years. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants their daughter to have a top notch,high quality, nurturing education. I have found it to be a very loving and friendly atmosphere which helps my daughters
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Posted by a parent on 02/23/04
I have twin daughters attending Ursuline for the third year. They are now in second grade. The environment is friendly and warm. Teachers are excellent! They are also very nuturing. Parents are very much involved in the school. My children love it here!
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Wilmington schools — Ursuline Academy is located at 1106 Pennsylvania Ave, Wilmington DE 19806. 1106 Pennsylvania Ave is in the Cool Springs neighborhood and 19806 ZIP code in Wilmington, DE The school district for Ursuline Academy is the Diocese Of Wilmington Education Off. Ursuline Academy is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 12.
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