United States, Boston
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SELA operates two campuses in Hingham and Norwell, MA. It offers Early Global Education for infants through Pre-K and a Lower School (Junior-K to 2nd) and an Upper School (3rd to 6th). The curriculum is delivered in English, Mandarin, and Spanish across core subjects such as Math, Science, English, Mandarin, Spanish, and Art. SELA hosts an annual gala to celebrate the community and support the school's future, and conducts monthly Spanish Story Time at local libraries along with Open Houses offered October through February.
Every parent of a SELA student is a member of the Parents Association (SEPA). Sign up to get involved for students in Infant – Junior-K. Vice President: Kim Stuckart.
SELA: The International Private School offers a specialized immersion environment where students from three months old through sixth grade develop fluency in English, Spanish, and Mandarin. The Hingham campus features an Elementary Facility equipped with a dedicated technology lab for 3D printing and a gross motor lab utilizing the Lu interactive playground system. The curriculum is vertically aligned, meaning each grade builds directly upon the skills of the previous year to ensure steady progress in core subjects like mathematics and science. A distinctive feature of the school is its commitment to global citizenship through active international partnerships; students participate in pen pal programs with peers in Chile and Honduras to apply their language skills in real-world contexts. Additionally, the school integrates a unique performing arts tradition where all students, including infants, engage in music and movement, culminating in a professional-style annual play that fosters public speaking and leadership.