Previously I began discussing some of the very prestigious and tough academic prep schools in the world. Some of these schools have proudly turned out some very popular and important people in our society. In this article I will give you some insight into some of these people and the prep schools that they attended. Check below to see if you recognize any of the names. Jennifer Anniston, the popular actress from “Friends” attended an exclusive New York City school, Rudolph Steiner School. The school is based on the Waldorf method. One popular singing group, the Beastie Boys, came from … Continue reading →

In my last article I began describing the characteristics of prep schools. In that article I discussed how not all countries use the same terms and definitions for prep schools. Each area of the world has its own idea for educating children. Here I will take a look at the different countries and how they view prep schools. Canada While American prep schools have basically dropped off British traditions and developed their own style, prep schools in Canada combine American and British traditions. They typically wish to create well rounded students by addressing all aspects of life. In addition to … Continue reading →

There are several different titles for what most of us call a prep school. Some of you may have heard them called university preparatory schools, college preparatory schools, or just preparatory schools. Many shorten the name to simply prep school. No matter what you call them they serve the same purpose. These schools are private schools that are designed to prepare students for college. Most are a secondary school. However some do include a junior high and an elementary section. The title prep school is mainly common in North America. Other locations such as Europe often call their preparatory schools … Continue reading →