Company Profile

Company Description:

The Independent Day School is a Beginners (age 3) – Grade 8 school located in central Connecticut (30 minutes from New Haven, 30  minutes from Hartford). Founded in 1961 by families associated with Wesleyan University and Choate, IDS has a long  tradition of innovative, student-centered education focused on academic excellence and social-emotional learning. IDS highly values initiative, creativity, integrity, and adaptability in both academic and administrative pursuits. 

The Independent Day School is committed to discovering, cultivating, and celebrating diversity in its many forms throughout our community and seeks to foster an atmosphere of personal and cross-cultural curiosity. 

Quick facts about IDS: 

• Co-ed, non-profit, non-sectarian day school 

• Students come to IDS from 29 Connecticut towns 

• Student population: 130 

• Dedicated, highly educated faculty 

• Students of color represent 27% of the enrollment 

• 33 acres of woodlands, wetlands, fields, and gardens 

• Parent participation is encouraged

IDS Mission Statement: 

“By knowing students deeply both as individuals and learners, IDS inspires a community of independent thinkers who  are resilient and confident to take risks as they connect with others in the joyful pursuit of learning."