Bard High School
Early Colleges
Bard High School Early Colleges (BHSEC) are public schools whose mission is to is to provide a challenging course of study that emphasizes thinking through writing, discussion, and inquiry. These ambitious and highly motivated young adults typically enter BHSEC in ninth grade, earning a New York State high school Regents diploma and a tuition-free Bard College associate's degree in four years.
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Paramount Bard Academy
Paramount Bard Academy is a free public charter school that serves 600 students in grades 6–11. Built on the model of the Bard High School Early College, it seeks to raise student achievement. Paramount is open to any family residing in the Delano, California area. The academy incorporates the Bard College Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Program, an arrangement designed to transform teacher and student experiences.
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Bard College at
Simon's Rock
Bard College at Simon’s Rock in Great Barrington, Massachusetts has been a leader in the early college movement for more than 40 years. Simon's Rock is the only residential college in the country specifically designed to provide bright, highly motivated students with the opportunity to begin college immediately after the 10th or 11th grade, culminating in either the A.A. or B.A. degree.
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Bard Early College in
New Orleans
Bard's Early College in New Orleans extends the academic resources of a postsecondary institution into a public high school. Through partnerships with city schools, Bard offers tuition-free, college coursework to ambitious high school juniors and seniors who face obstacles to higher education. Our students earn Bard College credit in writing-intensive courses, strengthening the skills needed to succeed in higher education.
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Al-Quds Bard Principals' Institute and
Pioneer Schools
The Al-Quds Bard Principals' Institute and Pioneer Schools share a campus with the Al-Quds Bard Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Program, integrating the work of a graduate teacher education with the daily life of a public school. Teachers, students, graduate faculty, and graduate students address issues in teaching and learning and create replicable practices for improving student success.
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The Clemente Course in Humanities
The Clemente Course provides college-level instruction to economically and educationally disadvantaged individuals. The program is free and takes place in an accessible and welcoming community setting. Participants study four disciplines: literature, art history, moral philosophy, and U.S. history. Students explore great works of art and philosophy while learning about the events and ideals that define the United States as a nation.
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Bard Early College in New Orleans
