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Thank you for visiting the website of Da Vinci Academy, an ISACS accredited independent school in Elgin, IL for intellectually gifted and talented students in grades PK-8.  We welcome you to learn more about us whether your child is entering pre-school, kindergarten, elementary school, or middle school

Da Vinci students love coming to school with a peer group of bright children who are eager to learn.  The school's greatest asset is experienced teachers who understand and embrace the unique ways in which gifted children think and learn.  We encourage the intellectual creativity and curiosity of our students, and we support the growth of their minds and character.  Please explore the website to discover what makes Da Vinci Academy a special place.

Our Mission Promise
At Da Vinci Academy, each student will be:

Known

safe environment, small class sizes, close relationships between teachers, students, and peers

 

Valued

experts in understanding gifted children, flexible teaching for many learning styles

 

Challenged

accelerated & enriched curriculum, help students work to their potential

 

Engaged

hands-on learning, creativity, projects, research, small group assignments

 

Why Choose Da Vinci


Da Vinci is a special place for many reasons. The small class size is important because it allows the educational product to be specialized to the needs of the child. The learning styles are different for each of my children, and I feel that Da Vinci has been brilliant in understanding that and adapting the classroom situation to help each child maximize their learning potential.