Private PreK-12 Private School in Durham & Chapel Hill | CFS
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Private PreK-12 Private School in Durham & Chapel Hill | CFS
Carolina Friends School
Carolina Friends School is a preK-12 all-gender day school inspired by Quaker values, committed to excellence in all we do. Every day, we empower our students to question the world around them, discover their passions, think deeply, and use their voices in service of the greater good.
Learn about Quaker Values
Learn with Purpose. Live with Purpose.
A scholarly community, we purposefully challenge students to explore meaningful questions and prepare them to excel in college and beyond. Find out about our application process and schedule a visit to our 126-acre campus.
Creating a foundation for lifelong exploration
Encouraging students to think for themselves and act for the greater good
Guiding students to act ethically, build community, and inspire each other
Empowering students to learn and live with purpose
Being a force for good and seeking a life of purpose are integral to a Carolina Friends School education. Inspired by Quaker values, we act ethically, resolve conflict peacefully, build community, and inspire each other to take action.
We help children form deep relationships with their learning, their community, and their world.
Being a force for good and seeking a life of purpose are integral parts of our education.
Deep respect is not just for individuals — it is for our world and the resources it holds.
Real growth comes from exploration and awareness of oneself and the support to excel.
Reflection is built into our learning and our day, allowing us all to listen to our still, small voice inside.
Tate Godwin ’16, Graphic Novelist
Tate returns to campus to share about his journey to becoming a published author—one shaped by authenticity and perseverance.
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Layla Safi '25, Bridge-Builder
As a ninth grader, Layla saw an opportunity to support locally resettled refugees. Hear how her passion inspired the community.
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Erick Walls '98, Artist
In middle school, Erick was encouraged to pursue his passion. Today, he strums his guitar alongside some of the industry's biggest stars.
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Tommy Noonan '01, Creator
A once reluctant dancer now uses choreography and performance to create community and build empathy.
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Mike Iskandar '97, Truth-Seeker
A journey of self-reflection launched a new career path for Mike, to help others recapture the hope and wonder of childhood.
Read More
Chavi Koneru ’01, Advocate
Examining voter rights law through a literature course helped put Chavi on a path of social justice through law and community organization.
Read More
Carolina Friends School
Carolina Friends School is a preK-12 all-gender day school inspired by Quaker values, committed to excellence in all we do. Every day, we empower our students to question the world around them, discover their passions, think deeply, and use their voices in service of the greater good.
Learn about Quaker Values
Learn with Purpose. Live with Purpose.
A scholarly community, we purposefully challenge students to explore meaningful questions and prepare them to excel in college and beyond. Find out about our application process and schedule a visit to our 126-acre campus.
Creating a foundation for lifelong exploration
Encouraging students to think for themselves and act for the greater good
Guiding students to act ethically, build community, and inspire each other
Empowering students to learn and live with purpose
Being a force for good and seeking a life of purpose are integral to a Carolina Friends School education. Inspired by Quaker values, we act ethically, resolve conflict peacefully, build community, and inspire each other to take action.
We help children form deep relationships with their learning, their community, and their world.
Being a force for good and seeking a life of purpose are integral parts of our education.
Deep respect is not just for individuals — it is for our world and the resources it holds.
Real growth comes from exploration and awareness of oneself and the support to excel.
Reflection is built into our learning and our day, allowing us all to listen to our still, small voice inside.
Tate Godwin ’16, Graphic Novelist
Tate returns to campus to share about his journey to becoming a published author—one shaped by authenticity and perseverance.
Read More
Layla Safi '25, Bridge-Builder
As a ninth grader, Layla saw an opportunity to support locally resettled refugees. Hear how her passion inspired the community.
Read More
Erick Walls '98, Artist
In middle school, Erick was encouraged to pursue his passion. Today, he strums his guitar alongside some of the industry's biggest stars.
Read More
Tommy Noonan '01, Creator
A once reluctant dancer now uses choreography and performance to create community and build empathy.
Read More
Mike Iskandar '97, Truth-Seeker
A journey of self-reflection launched a new career path for Mike, to help others recapture the hope and wonder of childhood.
Read More
Chavi Koneru ’01, Advocate
Examining voter rights law through a literature course helped put Chavi on a path of social justice through law and community organization.
Read More