Star, Idaho · Kindergarten through 12th grade
Great Minds. Great Athletes.
Welcome to the Brilliant Institute and Sports Development Program — Idaho’s premier academic institution with a Sports Development Center, designed to provide a classical, yet modern education while developing mastery in each student’s chosen sport.
A dream of excellence
A K–12 Great Books education
The educational program has been developed over eight years. It is a K–12 Great Books, non-religious program based upon the greatest writings found in Western and Eastern culture — everything from astronomy to zoology and everything in between. Students study the original works of the greatest minds in the world.
The core classes are difficult, but accessible to all: grammar, logic and rhetoric, math, science, Chinese, Latin, Ancient Greek, art, history, religion, philosophy and literature. Every student also masters an instrument, piano or violin, and becomes proficient in visual art and art history.
Our schools
One institute, three schools
A continuous classical education from the first day of junior kindergarten through graduation.
Junior K – 5th Grade
Primary School
Fundamental and developmental materials and eager teachers who bring the finest thoughts and ideas to your children.
6th – 8th Grade
Middle School
Building on the basics of the Primary School while integrating intellectual and social skills with competitive sports.
9th – 12th Grade
High School
The culmination of the Great Books program, preparing students for university and high-level competition.
What makes us different
Our programs
Academics
Classical Great Books
Studying everything from astronomy to zoology through the original works of the greatest minds.
Arts
Music & visual art
Every student masters piano or violin through the Royal Conservatory program, alongside art and art history.
Athletics
Sports Development Center
Tennis is the school sport, with a year-round indoor facility and a phased plan for track, ice and aquatics.
The Brilliant Bookstore
Every grade’s curriculum, in one place
Order the complete book bundle for any grade — from Draw Write Now and Singapore Math to Latin, Ancient Greek and the Good Books literature program.
Fund Idaho’s future
We need your help to bring this educational and sports training facility to the State of Idaho. Make a contribution today.