Timeless Values. Exceptional Academics.

With smaller class sizes, a growth-oriented structure, and a strong commitment to academics, we will give your child an unparalleled foundation for success. Advent has been awarded the Alabama Independent School Association President's Award, recognizing our school as the highest-performing independent K-8 school in Alabama every year since 2016.

Our Academic Commitment

We believe every child can exceed his or her perceived expectations. So, we've created a rigorous, academics-focused culture that is highly individualized to help your child unlock his or her full potential.

Challenging and Caring Academic Environment

Advent provides a rigorous and advanced curriculum with the space and capacity for innovation. Students are challenged beyond their perceived capabilities and fully equipped to achieve high standards.

Confident Independent Thinkers

Students are encouraged and taught to question, challenge, and explore in their discovery of knowledge and truth. Our academic curriculum supports the development of lifelong learning habits.

Compassionate Community Builders

At Advent, we know, love, and value each student not only for who they are but who they will become. This trickle-down leadership mentality fosters compassion and a respectful and appreciative spirit of excellence—in and out of the classroom.

Our Curriculum

Advent offers a traditional, comprehensive educational experience. Students' studies center on language arts, math, science, social studies, French, music, art, and physical education. These subjects are enriched through field trips, speakers, and other activities. Visit our Early Childhood, Early Elementary, Late Elementary, and Upper School pages to learn more about our curriculum and programming.

Visit Our Division Pages to learn more about curriculum and programs at each grade level.

Our students are…

  • Advent students are encouraged to be curious about the world around them and to ask questions that lead to creative solutions. This coupled with Advent’s strong academic foundation produces innovative thinkers who have a continued quest for learning.

  • A strong writing foundation combined with intentionally designed public speaking experiences at every grade level means Advent graduates are prepared to share their knowledge, opinions, and ideas orally and in writing.

  • Our caring, small-by-design school community is made up of students and families from every corner of Birmingham. The celebration of differences as well as our shared values of integrity, respect, and service to others means Advent graduates are thoughtful citizens.

  • From JPK through 8th grade, Advent students are taught that they can do hard things. Our caring, Christian school environment builds confidence to persevere through difficult tasks, giving our graduates the resiliency needed to be the change-makers of tomorrow.