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Established in 1746, Linden Hall is the oldest girls’ boarding school in the United States, located in the historic town of Lititz, PA and within a few hours of Washington D.C. and New York City. As a college preparatory school for grades 6-12 and a post graduate year, Linden Hall is dedicated to excellence in the education of young women. Founded in the belief that learning is not just for the classroom but for life, with an emphasis on the 4 C’s – Curriculum, Character, Culture, and Conditioning (Fitness) – Linden Hall offers a challenging academic program within a nurturing environment to best prepare women for the 21st century. Extensive arts and athletic programs ensure the education of the whole student. The school is a place where girls develop confidence and experience independence. A Linden Hall girl learns to ask questions, take risks, and become a leader.
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- Linden Hall is a college preparatory school for 160 girls in grades 6-12 and PG. The school is located in the historic town of Lititz, Pa., an hour from Philadelphia and an hour and a half from Balitmore. The town is 7 miles north of Lancaster, Pa. and is serviced by bus, train and commercial airlines.
- Linden Hall was established in 1746 and has the honor of being the oldest girls' boarding school in continuous operation in the United States. Linden Hall's philosophy maintains attention towards the whole girl - intellectually, emotionally, physically, socially and spiritually.
- On weekdays the girls pursue rigorous academic schedules, electives, extracurricular activities and evening studies. Weekends are balanced with relaxation, socializing, weekend trips and activities. Teachers serve as dorm parents and chaperones for dorm life, as well as for dances and special recreation, and cultural outings.
- The teaching staff consists of 25 faculty members. The student-teacher ratio is 6:1. Beside the teaching staff, there are 30 other caring staff members who are part of the administrative staff, the maintenance and housekeeping staff, the dining hall staff and the riding staff. They all take special interest in and a caring attitude for each girl who attends the school.
- The school is situated on 47 beautiful acres, two blocks from the town square of Lititz. The open, well-landscaped campus includes a modern 20-stall stable, indoor and outdoor riding areas, tennis courts, playing fields, and picnic areas. Indoor facilities include a new sports and fitness center with a dance studio and exercise room, a new arts center with a theater, gallery, art classrooms, kiln room, photography classrooms and a darkroom. The school's physical plant includes new modern buildings mixed among historic structures. The dormitories are between the classroom buildings and the dining room. All rooms are equipped with computer and internet connections. Linden Hall is truly a home away from home with girls from all over the world who become close "sisters."
- Profile last updated: 11/02/2009
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