McDowell Elementary, Laguna Niguel, California, Preschool-6th grade

Meritas schools are a worldwide family of exceptional college preparatory schools committed to maximizing student potential. By building a network of top schools focused on educational excellence in the Americas, Europe, and Asia, Meritas will provide families with the preeminent college preparatory experience in the world.

Schools in the Meritas family all share a commitment to the highest levels of quality and professionalism. They hold in common the belief that a student-centric approach to education is paramount to successfully preparing young people for life.

Hallmarks of a Meritas School

A promise to adhere to a student-centric philosophy of treating students as if they were our children.
A commitment to academic excellence through the availability of top courses taught by the world’s best teachers, allowing each child to realize his or her own potential.
A dedication to a whole-child approach to education that emphasizes the importance of extracurricular activities in building well-rounded students.
A recognition of the value gained by being part of a global network of schools, thus enabling unique national and international experiences.
An understanding of how efficiently run schools create opportunities for students through synergistic, effective management.






			The Meritas Mission Meritas schools are a worldwide family of exceptional college preparatory schools committed to maximizing student potential. By building a network of top schools focused on educational excellence in the Americas, Europe, and Asia, Meritas will provide families with the preeminent college preparatory experience in the world. Schools in the Meritas family all share a commitment to the highest levels of quality and professionalism. They hold in common the belief that a student-centric approach to education is paramount to successfully preparing young people for life. Hallmarks of a Meritas School A promise to adhere to a student-centric philosophy of treating students as if they were our children. A commitment to academic excellence through the availability of top courses taught by the world’s best teachers, allowing each child to realize his or her own potential. A dedication to a whole-child approach to education that emphasizes the importance of extracurricular activities in building well-rounded students. A recognition of the value gained by being part of a global network of schools, thus enabling unique national and international experiences. An understanding of how efficiently run schools create opportunities for students through synergistic, effective management.

The Meritas Mission

Hallmarks of a Meritas School