Great Works

Originally developed for Avenues Online, our virtual campus, Great Works blends a great books curriculum (in the spirit of core curricula at Columbia University, the University of Chicago, and St. John’s College) with a project-based pedagogy (inspired by programs at Stanford’s d.school and MIT) to create an engaging and rigorous interdisciplinary course of study. The program’s title refers not only to the texts that students read but also to the great works that they produce.

X.Lab

Through Experience Lab (“X.Lab”), students dedicate a full day of their week (20% of their time) to personalized learning experiences co-designed with their onsite studio mentor and coaches. X.Lab can take many forms and is customized for each student to ensure deep learning, purpose, and personal relevance.

Global Passport

The Global Passport curriculum focuses on task-based language learning and enables students to choose from over 50 languages of study—from Mandarin to Malay, from Spanish to Swahili, from Portuguese to Punjabi. Classes are conducted online in small groups or in private one-on-one sessions.

Math Inquiry

Our math inquiry program emphasizes collaboration and communication, encouraging students to take active ownership of their learning. Over time, students come to appreciate both the practical application of mathematical thinking and the beauty of mathematics as a source of reasoning.

1:1 Mentorship

Each student is partnered with an exceptional mentor from our studio campus team who serves as a trusted advisor and expert learning coach. Mentors cultivate genuine, personal relationships to ensure each student is deeply known, well cared for, and expertly guided through their academic, social, and emotional journey through school.

Learning to Learn

Students receive daily instruction and coaching to develop their understanding of the learning process and the strategies that work best for them individually. Our dedicated studio team focuses on metacognitive knowledge and skill development to enable students to plan, monitor, evaluate, and adjust their learning effectively and independently.

Global Avenues Ecosystem

A student admitted to one campus is admitted to all our campuses: New York, São Paulo, Shenzhen, and Online. That means families can provide their children with an Avenues education from anywhere in the world. In addition, students at all our campuses benefit from frequent digital collaboration with their peers in other countries, as well as opportunities to join Global Journeys programs and campus exchanges.

Co.Lab

Co.Lab is an experiential service program that empowers students to connect, collaborate, and contribute to their school and greater Hamptons community. Using a design thinking framework, students work in mixed-age project teams to understand problems, design solutions, and build meaningful relationships that create lasting impact.

Parent Partnerships

Small by design, the studio serves as a supportive hub of learning and connection for parents, too. We work closely with families to personalize their experience and engage them in campus life. Parents are welcome to participate in a wide variety of campus activities, including student projects and exhibitions, celebrations of milestones, and an ongoing series of parent education workshops and seminars.