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Kurt Hahn Expeditionary

PS 429 — East Flatbush, NYC

A bold, inclusive, hands-on learning that prepares Brooklyn students for college, careers, and active citizenship.

Grades 9–12 • 400+ students • A restorative justice community where every voice matters.

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About Our School

Where every student thrives.

Founded in 2014, Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School serves grades 9–12 in East Flatbush with a nationally recognized EL Education model. Our signature Crew program builds character, leadership, and academic perseverance through small, tight-knit teams that stay together all four years.

We are a restorative justice school where compassion, courage, and stewardship guide everything from classroom discussions to community service projects. Our students don’t just learn—they lead, create, and change the world.

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400+
Students
in Grades 9–12
5
Core Commitments
(Perseverance, Courage, Compassion, Respect, Stewardship)
2x
Annual Explore Weeks
(Immersive fieldwork & career intensives)
100%
College & Career
Preparation

What We Offer

Our Programs

Rigorous academics meet real-world adventure.

Crew

Small teams of 12–16 students meet multiple times a week with an advisor to build character, resolve conflicts, and support each other’s academic growth—all four years.

Meet Your Crew

Expeditionary Learning

Hands-on projects like marine ecosystems, dramatic writing, and food photography connect classroom lessons to real-world challenges and careers.

Explore Intensives

Student-Led Conferences

Twice a year, students present their work, reflect on growth, and set goals with teachers, advisors, and families—owning their learning journey.

See How It Works

Mark Your Calendar

Upcoming Events

School events, PTA meetings, and important dates — all in one place.

A live events calendar, right here.

Your Google Calendar syncs straight into the site — tours, PTA meetings, and key dates update automatically, no re-typing. We wire this up when you come aboard.

Tax Deductible

Invest in our
children's future.

Your donation funds arts programs, teaching assistants, and school trips. Every dollar makes a difference for our students.