Postgrad

Bridge Program Overview

Independent living can be challenging for many young people, sometimes especially so for those with learning differences. Navigating the college environment or pursuing and maintaining employment for the first time can be overwhelming without support. Some students with learning differences may need additional instruction beyond a high school diploma to prepare them for these challenges. For these students, participating in a postgraduate year can open doors to their future that may have previously been closed.

Middlebridge School offers a unique program for recent high school graduates, the Bridge program. The Bridge program is individualized to help each student achieve his or her personal goals, with every postgraduate’s program collaboratively designed by the student, his or her parents, and the Middlebridge staff. Some students take a full course load of college preparatory classes, while others take few or no classes. Some students focus on internships, and some balance both school and internships. Each student’s journey to independence is unique.

The Bridge program provides support to help students strengthen academic areas of need, and improve their social and independent life skills.  In addition to building students’ practical skills, the Bridge program bolsters students’ maturity and self-confidence.