A girls' school is not about the absence of boys, but rather the presence of girls. We believe that girls thrive when their learning styles take center stage.

At a girls' school, an emphasis on positive female role models fosters an environment in which a girl's self-esteem and confidence in her own potential for success take center stage. Our girls find countless opportunities for leadership that help them prepare for a competitive society.

At Laurel School our girls enjoy not just equal opportunity, but every opportunity.

The National Coalition of Girls' Schools is an association of girls' independent and public, day and boarding schools across the United States, with affiliate partners in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and the United Kingdom.

NCGS members share a commitment to the values and benefits of single-sex schools for girls, and a belief that all girls, regardless of educational setting, deserve the opportunity to realize their potential, to be active and equal, confident and competent leaders, participants and contributors.

www.ncgs.org