I hate it at Canterbury, the tuition is ridiculously overpriced. There are some really good public schools in my area that are a great option and are free. The athletics are alright but there isn't football. If you are an average student don't try to attend canterbury. The curriculum is so rigorous that an average student will lose all confidence by attending canterbury. The teachers are good if your an excelling student, if not I have found that the teachers just become annoyed with you and don't really help you out. The school day is way too long. At best I get home at 430. GET ME OUT OF THIS PLACE
—Submitted by a student

Canterbury High School has been a wonderful experience for my son who will be sophomore this year. Where else can he play three sports and play an instrument in the jazz band? The curriculum is challenging, but the teachers are always willing to help students who need it. The class sizes are small. They offer summer classes for the incoming freshmen and sophomores. Overall making this investment in your child's education is totally worth it.
—Submitted by a parent

I highly disagree with comments that Canterbury is non-diverse and has cramped classrooms. My peers from other public schools have told me their classes have 25 to 30 people in them. I was shocked. My largest class has 18 and the average size of my classes is 16 students. For high school, that is a great student to teacher ratio. As for the non-diverse statement, while the majority of students are caucasian, I have so many friends of other ethnicities. It really give my learning a deeper feel. Teachers are great. The actually CARE about the students. I feel comfortable coming in after school for help with my papers. Some teachers even give out their cell-phone numbers for students to call and arrange meetings. The students are my favorite part of Canterbury. As one of my friends that transferred here stated aptly "people are actually nice here!" I haven't ever felt threatened at Canterbury and bullying is absolutely not tolerated. I feel as if Canterbury is the best school for me to thrive in.

This school prepares the student for college. It is excellent in teaching time managgement. It is excellent in teaching individual responsibility. The prep for college writing is beyond anyone else. Athletics includes an "all inclusive" approach - so if you want to try soccer or baseball you will have the opportunity to be on a team and play. My daughter was a National Merit Finalist as well as attending an Ivy college. It is a great education with people you want your kids to think of as their peers. You will not like the cost but you will love the results from this education.
—Submitted by a parent

i've just begun going to Canterbury H.S. and i can honestly say that it challenges you. The standards the teachers set for you are tremendous. Even though its hard so far, i know it it going to pay off because the teachers stick with you every bit of the way to help you become better. With every class i have trouble, a teacher is willing to give up their spare time to make sure i understand. I like overall, and its a nice environment where you don't have to worry about constant fighting or any bullying, everyone just chill. I like it alot.
—Submitted by a student

We moved our child from public schools to Canterbury and hands down it was the best decision ever. Bullying is simply not tolerated and that is not an exaggeration. If anything it is an understatement. The environment is amazing and the teachers truly rally behind each student. They encourage parent involvement and we can even call the teachers at home if we have questions about homework. We can e-mail them and communicate with them in order to help our child be more successful. It is worth absolutely every penny. The children are not snotty. They are actually some of the nicest, most respectful kids I've encountered. If you want to give your kid an opportunity to excel in an environment filled with support then send them to Canterbury.
—Submitted by a parent

Canterbury is the best school in Fort Wayne, they have the right people with experience, they just know what they are doing to teach the children. If we ever go back to Fort Wayne my kids will go back to Canterbury!
—Submitted by a parent

It's a great school. We learn a lot and have tons of fun activities like plays and field day to make the school year even more fun!
—Submitted by a student

Canterbury is an excellent school. There is a very good student to teacher ratio, and teachers connect with students very closely. We have excellent arts programs and extracurriculars and it is easy to get involved in whatever subjects you are interested, in or out of school hours. There are no cuts on all sports teams - a major plus. Our soccer and tennis teams are known for excelling, and basketball is coming along with them also... I love this school. The stereotype of our students is a rich snotty smart kid, but it's really not like that. And if you get behind, students and teachers really want to help you get ahead. It's a great school. Worth the switch from public school.
—Submitted by a student

I go to Canterbury and I actually like it. They always seem to try to give us something to be excited about. My parents made a huge sacrifice for me so I could come here and I really really like it. Like every school, there is always drama attached. But I know that I will always be thankful for being here. if you want your child to be taken care of, the best option in my opinion is Canterbury. I think that the best time to send your child to this school is probably in middle school so they can get used to the atmosphere. I have met alot of people that I will never forget here.
—Submitted by a student

I went to Canterbury since Kindergarten and I loved it as much as I could have loved any school. A big part of that is the faculty. They are always very approachable and I felt like they genuinely cared about me. I still talk to almost all of my past teachers. However if you're looking to shelter your teens, I'll just say, Canterbury is a smaller version of public schools in that sense because there are parties available but you can easily find friends who are clean cut. Also, like many people already said, Canterbury is very elitest and while we are taught how to get into college we aren't taught common knowledge (guess we're above it). If you're thinking about Canterbury, take a tour, I think pretty much what you see is what you get.
—Submitted by a former student

Canterbury is an amazing school. I am so glad we found the school. The academic program is outstanding. The teachers are wonderful & very helpful. My daughter has blossoomed since transferring to Canterbury.
—Submitted by a parent

My daughter started in the Early Childhood program last fall and has had an amazingly successful year. She loves her teaches and all the staff, as well as her classmates. She'll be back in the fall for another wonderful year. We've found the school very inviting. I disagree with the comments that the school is bias towards the wealthy. Unable to contribute significantly financially to the schools endeavors, I have found myself more than welcome to several volunteer opportunities where I can give my time to the school and it's been great getting to know all the kids and parents. We look forward to a continued relationship with the school throughout our daughters educational experience.
—Submitted by a parent

We have two children attending Canterbury. After attending two others--this one is a keeper! The teachers are wonderful. They really care about each child's individual academic performance as well as their social and character development. My children are complete opposites in their learning styles. The teachers account for all of this when working with each child. Also, math and reading are geared to each child's level. My fourth grader who loves math is doing sixth grade math. My second grader who is not fond of math, is doing second grade math. Drama, fine arts, cultural studies and French are part of the curriculum from day one which you will not find anywhere else. This school is extremely family/parent friendly. Tuition is on the low side if you compare to other college prep schools and worth every dime. $800,000 in financial scholarships were given. Make your own decision- visit the school.
—Submitted by a parent

Canterbury's academic programs are second to none in the area, but primarily due to the dedication of the teachers, not the administration (particularly the headmaster). Canterbury's class sizes are small (18) until high school, but the high school classes suffer from classes of 22 in cramped classrooms, which is too many for a school that charges $12,000 a year for tuition (plus composite fees, plus technology fees, plus bus fees, plus food service fees, etc.) Canterbury's no-cut athletic policy and athletic teams are great, although too much emphasis is placed on soccer. Canterbury could continue to grow, but has inexplicably embarked on a $9 million remodeling project that will add very little classroom space. Discipline and dress code are not well enforced, either. Don't be fooled by the schools 'Christian values' - this is a secular school with many materialistic students. Overall, a challenging school, but not a particularly great value.
—Submitted by a staff

The school culture is quite open and the students bright, participative and independent thinking. This is not a school for everyone, but it is a high-performing, rigorous place to study. It is not perfect, but it is quite good and thrives because of its results. Students who are bright but not doing well in more restrictive (all move along together: don't work ahead) systems often do well here because Canterbury features acceleration as well as enrichment.
—Submitted by a parent

Canterbury is a fine college preparatory school that offers both enrichment and what is more unusual, acceleration for those who wish to move farther, faster. The student body is diverse; our experience has been that the students are inclusive and accepting. The main point is that it is a rigorous academic opportunity not available anywhere else in the region. Yes, there are bound to be contrasts when so many National Merit Scholars and admissions to Harvard, Princeton, Duke and Stanford result from a small group, but that too is part of life. Adjusting is the task of the student and family.
—Submitted by Amy, a parent

I have been attending Canterbury since first grade and yes, the school is incredibly small but the teachers at Canterbury really care about the students here and are very good at preparing them for college. Canterbury even has teachers preparing the freshman for the SAT! If you want your children to have more success than they will get at a public school, have them attend Canterbury High School. They really will appreciate it.
—Submitted by a student

Okay, Canterbury is a fabulous school for academics. I graduated from CHS, and I can honestly say that I never had a college class as difficult as my high school English/Lit classes. I learned how to write, analyze literature, strengthen my vocabulary & excellent study skills. I value the education I had at CHS. College was a breeze! Socially, CHS was horrible. My high school years were tainted with a false sense of reality. CHS is definitely an elitist school, and with that, we were shielded from what the 'real world' is. I always felt like I had to keep up with my peers. I was the 'poor little rich girl', and I never felt like I fit in with most of the students, many of who were very judgmental.
—Submitted by a former student

Before coming to teach fulltime at Canterbury, I was a substitute teacher in several public school systems in our area, as well as here at Canterbury. I was so impressed by the sincere commitment and dedication of every single teacher at Canterbury. Several have left public schools (and higher paychecks) to join Canterbury's faculty because they see the difference in their peers and in the students here. Professional development is highly encouraged by the administration, and teachers continuously take advantage of workshops and seminars, in order to be the best they can be. Parental involvement is fostered and utilized, and this contributes to the family atmosphere that is so apparent at this school. Character development and community service are priorities and are part of the curriculum for all divisions. Academic expectations are high and 100% of our graduates attend college. Canterbury is the best!
—Submitted by a teacher