Los Angeles area · Costa Mesa · CLS Private School

Overview

This Costa Mesa school emphasizes students’ ownership of learning and the development of ability and confidence through continued effort. It works with families on academic, emotional and physical growth. The regular curriculum follows California subject standards while considering individual learning needs and interests.

Creative expression is part of everyday education, with visual and performing arts offering different ways to discover interests. Alongside reading and mathematics, students express ideas through making, collaboration and arts projects, exploring their interests and abilities across different kinds of tasks.

Curriculum

In younger grades, teacher instruction is combined with learning materials, small-group activities and independent practice to develop reading and mathematics. Later learning adds research, writing, digital tools and collaborative projects, with increasing responsibility for homework and study habits.

Middle-school students work with several subject teachers and a block timetable, developing organization alongside mathematical reasoning and exploration of history and contemporary issues. Projects encourage investigation, discussion and explanation. Arts include drawing and sculpture, while music incorporates appreciation, basic theory and choir, giving students varied forms of expression.

Short-stay lessons and activities depend on grade, timetable and participation requirements. Some choir groups require approval based on experience and are not automatically included. Extended care may be requested separately; uniforms, extended care and educational trips may cost extra.

Highlights

• Reading and mathematics with hands-on materials and small-group learning
• Progressive development of research, collaboration and study organization
• Visual arts, music and project work enrich the regular curriculum

Grades & eligibility

Eligible grades

Kindergarten–grade 8

Classroom placement depends on grade, learning profile and available places.

Entry requirements

• For K–8 students, with placement based on grade and learning needs.
• Monthly pricing does not establish a one-month minimum; ask about minimum duration.
• Uniforms, extended care and educational trips may cost extra.
• Address immigration eligibility, guardianship and housing before enrollment; arts and sports depend on timetable and activity requirements.

Dates & fees

Duration

Priced monthly; ask about minimum duration

Dates

Contact an advisor for dates and places

Fees

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Housing & documents

Attendance options

Day attendance / Homestay (direct arrangement)

Homestay requires direct negotiation; housing and guardianship are arranged separately, without a placement guarantee. Homestay is not a guaranteed placement; housing and guardianship must be arranged separately.

Application documents

• Contact an advisor for the application checklist and submission arrangements.

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