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At ICON, we believe every talented, passionate student deserves the opportunity to grow. Through flexible tuition options, financial aid, and scholarships, we work with each family to make an ICON education possible. Tuition varies based on program and boarding – request more info below and we’re happy to discuss the options based on your needs.
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Classes begin at 8:30 am until 4:15 pm on Mondays through Thursdays and 8:30 am–3:45 pm on Fridays.
Find your place in Iowa City.
Home of the Hawkeyes, Iowa’s first capital, and the University of Iowa. Iowa City tradition blends small-town charm with big city opportunities, keeping students, arts, and culture at the forefront of the community. ICON’s campus is peppered with coffee shops, restaurants, shops, theaters, and more.
What was your view of Iowa before moving here?
Field of Dreams, Cornfields, and tornadoes.
What surprised you most after moving to Iowa City?
The amount of arts culture is incredible and exceeded my expectations; the theatre scene is abounding and full of talent equal to that in other major cities! It seems like every weekend there is a festival of sorts and a theatrical production happening all the time.
Why should others move to Iowa City?
There is always something to do, and getting to do these things is always convenient. Iowa City is an arts-forward city with lots of opportunities for artists to perform and take in. The city is beautiful!
This is a common question for all parents as you consider the best fit for your family, and we want to be sure that you feel confident in trusting us with your child!
There are several reasons boarding schools are a staple in private school instruction: higher focus on the arts, small class sizes, individualized attention, college prep, academics, and much, much more.
At ICON, we believe in caring for the whole child. Our Student Life Team and Dean of Students oversee every aspect of student life, including opportunities to interact with the local arts community, social events for the student body, skill-building for successful independent living, and social-emotional learning. The Student Life Team includes live-in residential assistants, school counselors, and learning coaches, all trained to respond to the unique needs of adolescent learners in a boarding school setting.
After a busy day of singing, dancing, acting, painting, designing, rehearsing, and studying is over, I get to go home to cook healthy meals with my roommates and RA. We usually just relax on the couch in our awesome apartment unless it’s grocery day or laundry day, then my RAs or Student Life Director take me where I need to go and help me. We have a nurse practitioner on campus, but the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics have really accessible care in their clinics that are close by. Plus, there are lots of coffee places and restaurants close by! We are a family!
ICON is located in one of Iowa City’s most artistic tight-knit neighborhoods!
ICON encompasses nearly 18,000 square feet housed inside the charming Brewery Square building at 123 N. Linn St., Iowa City, IA 52245
In order to offer the best, most comprehensive arts education we can, all of our classes are in-person with our incredible staff of world-class teaching artists.
Iowa Conservatory and its residence halls are less than two blocks apart, located in the heart of downtown Iowa City. Within the lively, cosmopolitan setting, our apartment-style living includes 2–3 bedrooms, a large living room, a bathroom, and a kitchen. With a 1:12 RA/student ratio, full-time boarding, and a robust student life calendar, we are a family! Please schedule a visit if you would like a tour.
Applications are available to incoming 6th graders through 12th grade! We also have an incredible Gap Year program for students who have recently graduated high school and want to grow their skills in an intensive and supportive setting.
Yes, we can accommodate a variety of individual learning needs on a case-by-case basis! During the application process, please provide any pertinent information, including anything related to cognitive, physical, or emotional processes. We ask for any helpful documentation, such as (but not limited to):
Please reach out to our Director of Curriculum and Instruction with any questions: beth-brown@iowaconservatory.org
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