We embrace the philosophy of the great English educator, Charlotte Mason. Miss Mason's work is founded in scripture. She saw God as the supreme educator of all mankind. Her academic emphases were to put children in touch with nature and classics in literature, art, and music. Charlotte Mason accomplished this by presenting great works of literature to children. Nine to twelve year-olds in her schools in England still study three Shakespearean plays a year.  The curriculum at Oakbrook also matches the goals set forth by former U.S. Secretary William J. Bennett in his report, James Madison Elementary School. Student enrichment is ensured by following the guidelines of the Core Knowledge Curriculum developed under the direction of Professor E.D. Hirsch, Jr., who first explained the meaning of cultural literacy to the nation. A structured syllabus is used at each development level with emphasis on a wide curriculum. We see the elementary schools as a time for sampling and experimenting. The three R's are fully developed by their application to a wide range of studies.  

Oakbrook views each child as an individual spirit to be kindled rather than a vessel to be filled -a person endowed by God with uniqueness. The Oakbrook educational experience seeks to be a joyous adventure and celebration of life, as well as a solid preparation for living.