Section 8 — Practical FAQ
Your Questions Answered · With Clarity and Care
Everything You Need
to Know Before You Begin.

These are the questions most families carry quietly. We answer them here — directly, honestly, and without delay.

01What is Prime's investment?
The Prime investment is more than a number on a page — it is part of a thoughtful conversation about your child's educational journey.

Investment begins at $1,800 per four-week cycle.

The investment range is shared personally with families inside The Prime Circle, where the full context of a Prime education is also revealed.

Specific investment details are confirmed during your enrollment conversation and tailored to your family's programme and schedule.

We welcome the opportunity to explore whether Prime is the right fit for your family.
Begin your Invitation Application.
Families whose educational values align with the Prime philosophy receive Prime Circle access and investment details within 24 hours.
02What are the school day hours?
The Prime school day runs Monday through Friday.
The Morning Atelier
8:00 – 8:30am
Extended programme — by selection
School Day
8:30am – 3:00pm
The Prime Core programme — uninterrupted and complete
Dismissal Window
3:00 – 3:15pm
A calm, consistent close to the school day
The Afternoon Atelier
3:00 – 5:00pm
Extended programme — by selection
03Is there an extended day option?
Yes — and it is one of the most distinctive offerings at Prime.

The Afternoon Atelier runs from 3:00 to 5:00pm and is home to Prime's exclusive Becoming Pathways™ — a progressive formation programme developing five essential competencies through direct instruction, consistent practice, and real-world application with clear finish lines and cerifications at every stage.

The curriculum begins at PreK and remains available to Prime alumni who wish to continue their formation beyond their years in the academy.

This is not childcare. It is the continuation of everything Prime begins in the core programme.
Becoming Pathways™ is available to enrolled families inside The Prime Family Lounge.
04Do you provide transportation?
Prime does not provide transportation. Families arrange their own arrival within the morning window of 8:30–8:45am and collect their children during the dismissal window of 3:00–3:15pm.

Most Prime families find the rhythm straightforward. The full daily schedule and practical details are shared inside The Prime Family Lounge upon enrollment.
05What if there is no immediate availability?
Prime does not maintain a traditional waitlist — because placement at Prime is never driven by availability alone.

If your family's values align but an atelier opening is not yet available, we will ask whether you wish to be considered for the next placement cycle. Families who choose to wait secure their position with a deposit — and are notified personally when a space opens in their child's atelier.

A place at Prime is never rushed. It is reserved — for the right family, at the right moment.
06Which programmes are currently enrolling?
All three ateliers welcome enquiries from aligned families:
The Petite Atelier · Ages 20–36 months
The Primary Atelier · Ages 2.5–6 years
The Elementary Atelier · Ages 6–12 years
Placement at Prime is never based on availability alone. Each family is considered for alignment — not simply because a space exists.

If your family's educational values align, there is always a conversation worth having.
07What should we know about daily life at Prime?
Children bring their own lunch each day. Prime provides nourishing snacks throughout the work cycle.

Full details about the daily rhythm, practical routines, and everything that makes life at Prime distinctive are shared inside The Prime Family Lounge — accessible to enrolled families upon joining.

What awaits inside is worth the journey to get there.
08What does the Prime community year look like?
The Prime year is not marked by events — it is marked by moments.

From September's Evening of Welcome to June's Cérémonie de l'Ascension, the academy's annual rhythm moves through gathering, wonder, generosity, and celebration — some shared with families, some held quietly within the atelier, just for the children.

Among the moments families describe as unforgettable:
Bonbons Under an Open Sky
Biome Fashion Showcase
Parade of Nations
Cérémonie de l'Ascension
Journée des Aînés Distingués
An Evening of the Arts

The full annual rhythm is shared inside The Prime Family Lounge upon enrollment.
A community this intentional is worth experiencing from inside.
09Does Prime offer a summer experience?
Yes — though intentionally differently from conventional summer programmes.

Prime's Summer Atelier™ is designed primarily for enrolled and incoming Prime families in order to preserve the rhythm, continuity, and integrity of the curated ateliers throughout the summer season.

Rather than functioning as a traditional camp, the Summer Atelier™ serves as a seasonal extension of the Prime educational experience — calm, intellectually engaging, beautifully prepared, and intentionally composed.

From time to time, a limited number of placements may be extended by invitation to families currently exploring Prime for the upcoming academic year.

Families interested in consideration are encouraged to begin with the Invitation Application.
10How long is the Prime school year?
Prime follows an eleven—month educational rhythm thoughtfully designed to provide continuity, consistency, and a seamless progression throughout the year.

The academic year begins in late August and continues through the end of June, followed by the Summer Atelier in July. A brief Summer Interlude precedes the opening of the new school year.

Many families appreciate the continuity this rhythm provides, reducing the need to transition between multiple programmes throughout the year while allowing children to remain connected to a familiar environment, familiar rhythms, and trusted guides.

A detailed calender, including family events, celebrations, and community experiences, is shared with enrolled families inside The Prime Family Lounge.
11How does Prime honor birthdays?
At Prime, a birthday is not an event.

It is a moment of being seen.

Each child's birthday is honored through a Signature Birthday Ritual — selected privately by the family from Prime's curated collection of twelve. The ritual is stewarded by the guide, gently witnessed by the community, and designed to make the child feel seen, cherished, and at ease within the calm rhythm of the atelier.

Every birthday — regardless of ritual selected — is accompanied by two signature gestures:
The Guide's Letter
A handwritten letter from your child's guide.
One affirmation. One observation. One wish for the year ahead. A written moment of being seen, named, and honored.
The Atelier Honor Ribbon
A ribbon in the Academy's palette and crest.
Placed discreetly on the child's chair for the day — a quiet signal of honor — and sent home as a keepsake at dismissal.
These rituals replace traditional party customs with meaning, presence, and remembrance —
Keepsakes that go home — not sugar forgotten by afternoon.
The full Signature Birthday Ritual Collection — twelve rituals, each with its preparation brief — is shared with enrolled families inside The Prime Family Lounge.

Every answer leads to the same place.
The only step that matters is the first one.

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