Nurturing Birmingham’s Next Generation of Leaders
As Birmingham’s only independent, Episcopal, JPK-8th grade school, Advent Episcopal School is committed to providing a superior education in a caring, Christian environment to prepare students for a life of continued learning, leadership, and service.
Advent is a traditional school with a rigorous and advanced academic curriculum providing the space and capacity for innovation. We believe each child is unique and in a constant process of change, so we involve students in the total learning process by engaging their physical, social, emotional, and spiritual well-being to meet high standards. Students are encouraged through varied educational approaches to question, challenge, and explore in their discovery of knowledge and truth.
Advent is small by design, allowing us to ensure that all students are loved, supported, and known - both for who they are now and who they are yet to become. Our school community of faculty, staff, students, and parents fosters a feeling of family that encourages personal growth and helps children develop a strong sense of responsibility and positive sense of self.
With students and faculty from every corner of Birmingham and representing varied and diverse backgrounds, our school is a true reflection of our community. Advent strives to cultivate a respectful and appreciative spirit of excellence. We believe in unity, not uniformity, and in the unique worth and beauty of all human beings as creations of a loving, gracious God.
Individualized, Holistic
Education
We believe every child can exceed their perceived capabilities. So, we've created a culture focused on rigorous academics that is highly individualized to help your child unlock his or her full potential. Because a child’s mental development is inextricably mixed with his or her physical, social, emotional, and spiritual well-being, we nurture all facets of our students.
Seeing the World Beyond Your Neighborhood
Every day, our classrooms are filled with children converging from every corner of Birmingham. With 35% of students identifying as people of color – making our school one of the most diverse in the region – your child will experience the incalculable gift of learning from those who see the world differently, adding to our 360-degree educational experience.
Fostering Curiosity to
Last A Lifetime
Education is a lifelong journey intended to be lived to the fullest. Our classrooms are the launchpads to a lifetime of intellectual curiosity, ability, love of learning, and kindness. Our individualized, future-focused educational approach energizes students with a lifelong sense of wonder and joy of learning.
Advent at a Glance
43
zip codes represented in our school community
10: 1
student to teacher ratio
65%
percentage of faculty with a masters degree
7
educational venues within walking distance of our campus
6
consecutive years Advent has been awarded the AISA President’s Award