Ursuline Academy

One of the most compelling reasons to choose Ursuline Academy is the superior academic preparation our students receive for college. Young women who choose Ursuline graduate from our program are fully prepared for success at leading colleges and universities. Our all-girl environment affords them opportunities for leadership that are not always available to them in a co-educational environment. In an atmosphere of trust and faith, our students are motivated to excel academically, to think critically and creatively, to speak and write well, to pursue careers in diverse fields, and to become involved in their school and local community.

In the Upper School, our experienced teachers are committed to working with each student so she can reach her highest potential. With an average class size of fifteen to eighteen students, the faculty is able to give individual attention to all students. Our students can begin their college work early by taking many of the Advanced Placement courses offered in science, social studies, fine arts, foreign language, English, and mathematics.

Ursuline students use state-of-the-art technology and equipment in all facets of their education, ranging from laptops in their daily classes to an air track in physics lab and a spectrophotometer in the chemistry lab. They also have electronic access to the Delaware public and University of Delaware libraries and to the Internet through their laptops.

Participating in an exchange program with the nearby boys school, Salesianum School, allows our students to take advantage of classes at both schools. During the first period of the day, students travel back and forth between the two schools for both AP courses and regular classes.

As part of their Roman Catholic education, Ursuline students develop their spirituality through annual retreats, culminating with a four-day Kairos retreat in senior year. They also show their Christian commitment to the community by participating in service projects throughout the year. Freshmen and sophomores fulfill an 80-hour service requirement for graduation, and National Honor Society members fulfill a 50-hour requirement in both junior and senior year. Through these projects, our students build an appreciation for the rewards of volunteerism that lasts throughout their adult lives.