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Be part of the founding campus of Fairmont Schools. Since 1953, our close-knit, family-like environment has been the foundation where students thrive, preparing to excel in the futures of their design.

Thrive in a close-knit PS–8 community where every student is known, supported, and encouraged to contribute. At Fairmont AHC, belonging is intentional - shaped through strong relationships, shared expectations, and everyday actions in and out of the classroom.

Experience an internationally accredited curriculum by WASC, ensuring that every learner meets world-class standards and grows through every learning experience.

Excel and build strong academic foundations, creative confidence, and critical thinking through a carefully designed PS–8 continuum, where 82% of students score at or above national averages and many demonstrate Superior Cognitive Ability.

Perform, play and grow with an excellent performing and visual arts pathway from Preschool to Grade 8, progressing from playful songs and rhythm to instrumental study, drama and musical theatre, full Spring Musical productions, and community performances.

Grow as a learner at AHC, where a balanced curriculum across academics, arts, and athletics sparks curiosity, encourages exploration, and challenges students beyond grade-level expectations with tailored support and extension.

Prepare for what comes next at AHC, where 95% of Middle School students seamlessly advance into High School at Fairmont, and graduates leave with the habits, skills, and self-awareness to thrive in top US colleges – academically capable, socially confident, and ready for new challenges.

Compete in prestigious academic competitions in math, science, and debate, earning awards, honors, and recognition as students apply their knowledge in authentic, high-challenge settings while building confidence and leadership.

Achieve advanced language skills through multilingual learning in Spanish and Mandarin, while thriving in a global community of 25+ nationalities where every student’s story matters.

Be equipped with future-ready skills through the ISP Life Competencies Framework - a life skills framework supported by Camtree, part of Hughes Hall at the University of Cambridge.

Create, build, and innovate in cutting-edge learning spaces, exploring STEAM from Preschool with dedicated labs and project-based learning, preparing for AP and High School success while advancing bold, new ideas.

Take the lead in student council (ASB), National Junior Honor Society (NJHS), Presidential Volunteer Service Award, and campus ambassador programs - building collaboration, empathy, and communication skills in real-world settings while becoming articulate, confident, globally aware learners.

Step out of the classroom and into real-world experiences - engage on immersive field trips from Catalina Island marine labs to the State Capitol and Washington D.C., developing independence, critical thinking, and civic awareness.

Tackle every challenge with confidence, surrounded by a caring team offering Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), family and mental health guidance, academic help, and Flex Period tailored to each student.

Fairmont Schools students collaborate with peers around the world through global skill-building programs and learning opportunities as part of the International Schools Partnership network.