“Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.”
—John Dewey

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Middlebridge has earned its reputation as a leading college preparatory program for students with learning differences by focusing on what matters most: meeting each student where they are. Through a tailored curriculum, dedicated faculty, and a close-knit community, students gain the confidence, independence, and skills to thrive in higher education and beyond.

The Middlebridge Classroom

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The Middlebridge Classroom *

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The Middlebridge classroom is designed to stand out. Classes are small—no more than eight students per classroom—so every learner is known and supported. Grouped by similar learning profiles, students work in settings where they are both understood and pushed to reach their potential.

Our teaching is language-based and multisensory, designed to engage visual, auditory, and kinesthetic strengths. Teachers and students collaborate closely, exploring content, testing ideas, and building skills in interactive, supportive classrooms. Progress is guided by mastery.

Faculty pinpoint student challenges, reinforce strengths, and provide strategies to tackle new challenges. Students showcase their learning through various methods, leveraging their talents while actively addressing areas of difficulty.

Daily proctored study halls extend learning beyond the classroom, with teachers on hand to answer questions and provide real-time guidance. Every class and program is tailored to maximize individual growth and prepare students to become confident, independent learners—ready for the demands of college and beyond.

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At Middlebridge, Executive Function Coaching is a cornerstone of our academic support. Students meet daily with Academic Coaches who help them strengthen skills like organization, time management, task initiation, and study strategies. Coaching is highly individualized, guiding students to understand their own learning styles while developing systems that foster independence. Our goal is to equip students with the tools and confidence they need to manage complex coursework and thrive in both high school and college settings.

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Academic Programming

At Middlebridge School, the pedagogical process for each student is ongoing and is tailored to meet the student's needs, reflecting our commitment to nurturing students holistically and methodically. As assessments are given, parents will learn about a student's progress as the student strives to adopt self-assessment and evaluation strategies, understand and retain concepts, and enhance their critical thinking and self-advocacy skills.

All instructors will meet periodically with students throughout the semester to discuss academic performance, identify goals, and review current grades and assessments, in line with our philosophy and mission. These objectives serve as a framework throughout our educational program, enabling us to document student progress, promote cognition, and encourage student agency.

Effective communication, executive functioning, and metacognition skills enhance our students' reading, writing, critical analysis, and problem-solving abilities, equipping them to navigate their educational journey successfully. Through this framework, students with learning differences become more independent and self-reliant, fostering problem-solving, decision-making, and time-management skills as they take ownership of their learning and prepare for future academic and professional pursuits.

Curriculum Guide

Signature Programs

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    Emotional Intelligence

    A progressive course fostering self-awareness, empathy, and resilience.

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  • Tutorial

    Individualized one-on-one sessions that deepen understanding and support growth.

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    Internships

    Experiential learning opportunities that connect classroom skills to real-world contexts.

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    Postgraduate Program

    A postgraduate year that prepares students for the academic, social, and practical demands of college life.

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