History of The Clariden School
The Clariden School was established in 1986 as an AMI Montessori school. The school moved from its first location in Dallas to Southlake over 13 years ago. In 2001 the school moved to its permanent home on 23 acres, with the vision to expand both its upper and lower school program. Reaching over 17 different cultures, The Clariden School embraces diversity and a global education. The school campus has over 43,000 square feet, housing a Fine Arts Building, Gym/Auditorium, Upper School, Lower School and Administrative buildings.
The Clariden School was founded by Faye Williams, a lifelong Montessorian whose original Connecticut school was dedicated and visited by Mario Montessori, Miss Lena and Haim Ginnott. Her dedication to the Montessori movement and education in general was the impetus for an invitation by the government of mainland China to bring information on the Montessori method to their country’s education leaders. The Clariden School continued this vision and incorporated the upper grades, celebrating its first graduating class in 2001. This extension of its program to include Upper School children has been another hallmark of the school, setting it apart from other Montessori schools in the United States by allowing students to attend from pre-k through the 12th grade.