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MMeridianInternational School
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Admissions Open for 2026–27

Where global minds begin.

An IB and Cambridge-curriculum school for Early Years through Grade 12 — built for families who want their child known as an individual, and prepared for a genuinely global future.

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Why Meridian

An education built around your child, not the other way around.

Every decision on our campus — class sizes, curriculum design, faculty hiring — is made to serve one outcome: children who are known, challenged, and genuinely prepared.

Dual-Accredited Curriculum

Full IB Continuum and Cambridge International pathways, taught by subject specialists and benchmarked against the world's top-performing school systems.

A Truly Global Community

Students from 64 nations learn side by side, building the cultural fluency and global perspective today's world demands.

8:1 Student–Teacher Ratio

Small class sizes mean every child is known, challenged, and supported — never lost in the crowd.

98% University Acceptance

Our graduates are placed at leading universities across 30+ countries, guided by a dedicated university counseling team from Grade 9.

Beyond the Classroom

Over 60 clubs, competitive athletics, performing arts, and a robotics program that has reached three world championships.

A Safe, Nurturing Campus

A 22-acre purpose-built campus with dedicated wellbeing counselors and round-the-clock campus safety.

Academic Excellence

One continuum, from first steps to university acceptance.

A single, coherent academic philosophy carries every student from Early Years through the IB Diploma — no jarring transitions, no lost momentum.

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Ages 3–5

Early Years

IB Primary Years Programme

Play-based inquiry learning that nurtures curiosity, language acquisition, and social-emotional foundations.

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Grades 1–5

Primary School

IB PYP / Cambridge Primary

Inquiry-driven classrooms that build literacy, numeracy, and a lifelong love of learning across six transdisciplinary themes.

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Grades 6–8

Middle School

IB MYP / Cambridge Lower Secondary

A rigorous, concept-based curriculum that develops independent thinkers ready for the demands of senior academics.

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Grades 9–12

High School

IB Diploma Programme / Cambridge IGCSE & A Level

A full IB Diploma and Cambridge Advanced pathway with individualized university counseling from Grade 9 onward.

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A Message From Our Head of School

At Meridian, we believe education is not a race to a single definition of success — it is the careful, deliberate work of helping each child discover who they are capable of becoming. Our promise to every family is simple: your child will be known, challenged, and cared for as an individual, every single day.

Dr. Eleanor Whitfield

Head of School · Ed.D., University of Cambridge

Student Achievements

Recognition that speaks for itself.

From robotics world championships to record IB scores, our students consistently perform at the highest international level.

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STEM

World Robotics Championship

Meridian's FIRST Robotics team, The Ironhawks, placed 2nd globally among 400+ competing teams.

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Leadership

International Model UN — Best Delegation

Awarded Best Large Delegation at the Harvard World Model United Nations conference.

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Academics

12 Perfect IB Diploma Scores

The graduating class achieved a record 12 perfect 45-point IB Diploma scores, triple the global average rate.

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Athletics

National Swimming Champions

The Varsity Swim Team won the national interscholastic championship for the third consecutive year.

Campus Life

A campus designed for discovery.

22 acres of purpose-built academic, athletic, and creative spaces — glimpse a day in the life at Meridian.

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Campus

The Meridian Commons at sunset

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Campus

The Whitfield Library

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Academics

Grade 10 chemistry lab

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Campus

The Grove, our tree-lined central walkway

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STEM

Robotics team preparing for regionals

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Arts

Senior orchestra rehearsal

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Athletics

Match day on the Meridian Field

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Community

Commencement, Class of 2026

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Academics

Primary literacy block

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Academics

Middle School humanities

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Athletics

Varsity swim practice

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Athletics

Track & field training

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Arts

Contemporary music elective

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STEM

Fabrication lab build session

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Community

International Day preparations

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Community

Grade 11 service day

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360° Virtual Tour

Explore every corner of Meridian, wherever you are.

Upcoming Events

Mark your calendar

Aug22
Admissions

Fall Open Campus & Admissions Tour

9:00 AM – 12:00 PMMain Campus, Willowbrook Heights
Sep18
Community

International Day

10:00 AM – 3:00 PMThe Meridian Commons
Oct3
Athletics

Fall Athletics Showcase

4:00 PM – 7:00 PMMeridian Field & Aquatics Center
Latest News

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Testimonials

Hear it from our families and students.

My daughter arrived at Meridian shy about speaking up in class. Two years later, she led her Model UN delegation to Best Delegation at Harvard. The teachers here don't just teach — they see potential before the student does.

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Priya Nandakumar

Parent, Grade 10

We moved from Singapore for my husband's work, terrified about disrupting our son's education. Meridian's IB continuum meant he didn't miss a beat — and he's made friends from twelve different countries.

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Hannah Osei-Bonsu

Parent, Grade 6

The university counseling team knew me better than I knew myself. They helped me tell my real story in my applications, not a generic one. I'm heading to Stanford this fall.

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Marcus Chen

Class of 2026

Accredited & Recognized By

IB World School
Cambridge International
CIS Accredited
WASC Accredited
COBIS Member

Ready to begin your child's Meridian journey?

Applications for the 2026–27 school year are open. Our admissions team is ready to guide your family through every step.