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Besant Hill School Photo - Art class in our beautiful atelier. Visual arts courses include film, photography, painting, drawing, ceramics, printing, and more. Students benefit from field trips to local art galleries and museums in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara.
Southwestern Academy Photo - A unique learning environment
Shattuck-St. Mary's School Photo - The Shumway Arch marks the entrance to the Upper School campus.
Idyllwild Arts Academy Photo - Idyllwild Arts Academy is home to 310 students from 35 countries and 26 US states, all devoted to intensive study of the arts. Located 2 hours from Los Angeles, 2 hours from San Diego, and 1 hour from Palm Springs, the Academy is an artistic crossroads for Southern California.
Kent School Photo - Our campus is located along the shores of the Housatonic River, adjacent to the town of Kent.
Grier School Photo
Mercersburg Academy Photo - Mercersburg Academy's campus as seen from atop the Irvine Memorial Chapel
Canadian College Italy Photo - The beautiful surrounding countryside around Lanciano offers excellent hiking opportunities.
Hyde School - Bath, ME Photo - Located in the quaint and historic shipbuilding city of Bath, Maine, on the Kennebec River, the 145-acre Hyde-Bath School campus was founded in 1966. Year-round, students and faculty enjoy miles of wooded running, bicycling, and cross-country skiing trails that extend beyond the campus.
Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart Photo - Situated on 19 acres, the Forest Ridge campus is home to 9 different buildings, including the Lee Theatre and Performing Arts Center and Shumway Field. In 2006, the school added a new High School building and Sacred Heart Center.
Fulford Academy Photo
Holderness School Photo - Our alumni consistently tell us that our student run Job Program was formative for their future success, noting proudly that they were supervisors, event planners, and project managers before they even graduated high school.
Phillips Exeter Academy Photo - Every classroom at Exeter has a Harkness table, which seats a teacher and 12 students, placing students at the center of the learning process.
Northfield Mount Hermon Photo - NMH is a coed boarding school serving 650 students in grades 9-12. We also offer a postgraduate year. Our wooded campus borders the Connecticut River in western Massachusetts, and in this beautiful setting, we challenge young people to think hard, work hard, discover new talents, and hone the ones they already possess.
Springfield Commonwealth Academy Photo
Phillips Academy Andover Photo - The quintessential New England campus is 21 miles to Boston by car or train, and a 10 minute walk to downtown Andover.
Randolph-Macon Academy Photo - Randolph-Macon Academy's Flight Program includes a drone class called Unmanned Flight Operations. Students finish with the knowledge base for the FAA exam so they can obtain their commercial drone license if they so desire. This class is just one of the innovative offerings at R-MA.
The Kiski School Photo - The Swank Student Center
Missouri Military Academy Photo - At MMA, students can broaden their skills and experiences. Elective courses and activities include band, drama, chorus, art and web design. Outside of the classroom, students can earn a private pilot's license via our aviation program. SCUBA, WWII reenactment, rifle team, photography and fencing...these are just a few more unique activities available to cadets.

Top Post-Graduate Boarding Schools (Exclusive Focus) (2018-19)

  • School Location Grades Students
  • Bridgton Academy
    Bridgton Academy Photo - Welcome to Bridgton Academy! Located in the Western Maine foothills and the heart of Maine's Lake Region, we've been preparing young men for the rigors of college and beyond since 1808. We Know PG.
    All-boys 
    PO Box 292
    North Bridgton, ME 04057
    207-647-3322
    Grades: 11-12, PG | 185 students

Top Post-Graduate Boarding Schools (2018-19)

  • School Location Grades Students
  • A+ World Academy
    A+ World Academy Photo
    International (Swiss and Norwegian Headquarters).
    Bern & Kristiansand, Switzerland 3007
    0034637122488
    Grades: 11-12, PG | 60 students
  • American Hebrew Academy
    American Hebrew Academy Photo - The International Jewish College Prep Boarding School
    (Jewish)
    (6)
    4334 Hobbs Road
    Greensboro, NC 27410
    336-217-7070
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 153 students
  • American University Preparatory School
    American University Preparatory School Photo - AUP prepares students to be proficient in technological skills needed for the 21st century by requiring them to take Digital Media Arts and Computer Science courses. Our academic curriculum promotes digital fluency in and out of the classroom. Students build a digital portfolio with 2D/3D projects, video productions, computer generated animation artworks, and website/software designs.
    345 South Figueroa Street
    Los Angeles, CA 90071
    213-400-4585
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 40 students
  • Asia Pacific International School Hawaii
    Asia Pacific International School Hawaii Photo
    (Christian)
    54-230 Kamehameha Hwy
    Hauula, HI 96717
    808-670-1909
    Grades: 5-12, PG | Pre-K-12, PG (day) | n/a students
  • Avon Old Farms School
    Avon Old Farms School Photo - Aspirando et Perseverando. Avon inspires young men to aspire and persevere in the pursuit of excellence and self-discovery.
    All-boys 
    (6)
    500 Old Farms Road
    Avon, CT 06001
    800-464-2866
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 409 students
  • Berkshire School
    Berkshire School Photo - Founded in 1907, Berkshire is a co-ed boarding and day school for grades 9-12 & PG. Advanced Math/ScienceResearch, Advanced Humanities Research, Sabin Entrepreneurial Prize, a range of arts offerings, and championship athletics on a stunning 400-acre campus in the Berkshires.
    (12)
    245 North Undermountain Road
    Sheffield, MA 01257
    413-229-1003
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 408 students
  • Besant Hill School
    Besant Hill School Photo - Our unique location 90 minutes north of Los Angeles, and just minutes from California's mountains and coastline allow for amazing Experiential Learning opportunities. Each spring, students and faculty embark on international educational trips that recently included Greece, Italy, Cuba, Galapagos Islands, and Iceland.
    (1)
    8585 Ojai Santa Paula Road
    Ojai, CA 93023
    805-646-4343
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 100 students
  • Blair Academy
    Blair Academy Photo
    (6)
    PO Box 600
    Blairstown, NJ 07825
    908-362-6121
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 460 students
  • The Bolles School
    7400 San Jose Blvd.
    Jacksonville, FL 32217
    9042565030
    Grades: 9-12, PG | Pre-K-12, PG (day) | 1700 students
  • Brentwood College School
    Brentwood College School Photo - Brentwood is a popular choice with international and American families because we offer a Canadian boarding experience with a small and diverse international community. 74% of our students are Canadian, 7% American, and the remaining 19% come from over 32 countries around the world. With students from six continents, Brentwood is where the world comes to school.
    (1)
    2735 Mt. Baker Road
    Mill Bay, BC V0R 2P1, Canada 1
    1-250-743-5521
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 525 students
  • Brewster Academy
    Brewster Academy Photo - Twenty family-style dormitories (most overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee) house Brewster?'s boarding students. The environment is family-oriented. Each dorm plans community and social activities through their weekly meetings. An upperclass proctor and faculty community life parents ensure constant communication and availability within this small setting.
    (10)
    80 Academy Drive
    Wolfeboro, NH 03894
    603-569-7200
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 355 students
  • Bridgton Academy
    Bridgton Academy Photo - Welcome to Bridgton Academy! Located in the Western Maine foothills and the heart of Maine's Lake Region, we've been preparing young men for the rigors of college and beyond since 1808. We Know PG.
    All-boys 
    PO Box 292
    North Bridgton, ME 04057
    207-647-3322
    Grades: 11-12, PG | 185 students
  • The Brook Hill School
    The Brook Hill School Photo - State-of-the-art laboratories, interactive classes.
    (Christian)
    1051 N Houston
    Bullard, TX 75757
    903-894-5000
    Grades: 8-12, PG | Pre-K-12, PG (day) | 680 students
  • Buffalo Seminary
    Buffalo Seminary Photo - Hornet/Jacket Day is celebrated every fall with field games, dances, and parade. It is also the day that new students and faculty find out which they will be, for life. The intramural competition created by Headmistress Miss Angell celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2016.
    All-girls 
    205 Bidwell Parkway
    Buffalo, NY 14222
    716-885-6780
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 195 students
  • The Cambridge School of Weston
    The Cambridge School of Weston Photo - At CSW, there are plenty of chances for immersion, field work, study abroad, and original research. Pictured here are students on a 5 week trip to study science and Spanish in Panama, but there are also opportunities to do marine biology off of an island in Maine, a home stay in France, a Capstone project in Thailand, and so much
    (15)
    45 Georgian Road
    Weston, MA 02493
    781-642-8650
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 325 students
  • Camden Military Academy
    Camden Military Academy Photo - 12 different Varsity, JV and middle school sports as well as a variety of intramural programs are offered!
    All-boys 
    (10)
    520 Hwy. 1 North
    Camden, SC 29020
    800-948-6291
    Grades: 7-12, PG | 300 students
  • Canadian College Italy
    Canadian College Italy Photo - Lanciano, an ancient-yet-modern city of 45,000 in the Central region of Abruzzo. About a twenty minute drive to the bustling city of Pescara and less than three hours by bus to Rome, Lanciano is centrally located and well connected by train and bus. Unique to most private schools, CCI provides boarding for its students. Lanciano, with its over 3,300 year
    via Cavour 13
    Lanciano (CH), Italy 66034
    905-709-7401
    Grades: 10-12, PG | 60 students
  • Canterbury School
    Canterbury School Photo - Canterbury offers students many opportunities for community service. Each summer a group of students spend a week volunteering in Lourdes, France. Students have also volunteered in Nicaragua and Puerto Rico.
    (Catholic)
    (1)
    101 Aspetuck Avenue
    New Milford, CT 06776
    (860)210-3832
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 320 students
  • CATS Canterbury
    CATS Canterbury Photo
    68 New Dover Road
    Canterbury, United Kingdom CT1 3LQ
    01227-866540
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 440 students
  • CATS London
    CATS London Photo
    43-45 Bloomsbury Square
    London, United Kingdom CB1 2JH
    2078411580
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 240 students
  • Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall
    Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall Photo
    (2)
    785 Beaver Street
    Waltham, MA 02452
    781-314-0806
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 180 students
  • Cheshire Academy
    Cheshire Academy Photo - The Cheshire Academy experience is full and active; living and learning takes place not only in the classroom, but also in the art studios, dormitories, dining commons, on the athletic fields, and even on the footpaths that wind around campus. The Academy is a tight-knit and dynamic environment that offers a community rich in diversity.
    (4)
    10 Main Street
    Cheshire, CT 06410
    2034397250
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 362 students
  • Choate Rosemary Hall
    Choate Rosemary Hall Photo - An array of musical options exists at Choate. We're the only prep school among our peers to have a symphony orchestra in residence. We have a variety of music courses, private instrumental and vocal lessons, and six music ensembles.
    (19)
    333 Christian Street
    Wallingford, CT 06492
    203-697-2239
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 850 students
  • Colorado Timberline Academy
    Colorado Timberline Academy Photo - US History
    (4)
    454 Academy Drive
    Durango, CO 81301
    970-247-5898
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 46 students
  • Cushing Academy
    Cushing Academy Photo - A boy's residence hall for grades 10, 11 and 12
    (2)
    39 School Street, P.O. Box 8000
    Ashburnham, MA 01430
    978-827-7300
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 400 students
  • Darlington School
    Darlington School Photo - With 26 varsity and 12 junior varsity teams, Darlington's athletic program offers something for everyone. Additional options include year-round sports academies for golf, soccer and tennis and a club rowing team.
    (9)
    1014 Cave Spring Road, SW
    Rome, GA 30161
    706-235-6051
    Grades: 9-12, PG | Pre-K-12, PG (day) | 758 students
  • Darrow School
    Darrow School Photo - Boarding school doesn't have to be "school away from home" - it can be a second home. We cultivate a strong sense of place, and you'll find students relaxing and working in many different areas on campus. Students live, work, and study at Darrow, all the while learning to be stewards of their own space.
    (1)
    110 Darrow Road
    New Lebanon, NY 12125
    518-794-6006
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 110 students
  • Deerfield Academy
    Deerfield Academy Photo
    (6)
    7 Boyden Lane
    Deerfield, MA 01342
    413-774-1400
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 648 students
  • Ecole d'Humanité
    Ecole d'Humanité Photo
    Dorfstrasse
    6085 Hasliberg Goldern, Switzerland 6085
    1-401-996-8682
    Grades: 8-12, PG | 120 students
  • Emma Willard School
    Emma Willard School Photo - For musicians, Emma Willard offers ample opportunities to showcase your talents.
    All-girls 
    (9)
    285 Pawling Avenue
    Troy, NY 12180
    518-833-1320
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 358 students
  • The Ethel Walker School
    The Ethel Walker School Photo
    All-girls 
    230 Bushy Hill Road
    Simsbury, CT 06070
    860-408-4200
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day) | 236 students
  • Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart
    Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart Photo - Situated on 19 acres, the Forest Ridge campus is home to 9 different buildings, including the Lee Theatre and Performing Arts Center and Shumway Field. In 2006, the school added a new High School building and Sacred Heart Center.
    All-girls  (Catholic)
    4800 139th Avenue SE
    Bellevue, WA 98006
    425-641-0700
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 5-12, PG (day) | n/a students
  • Fork Union Military Academy
    Fork Union Military Academy Photo - The cadets in parade formation. The first full dress parade of the year begins usually at the end of April and is on Sunday.
    All-boys  (Baptist)
    (6)
    P.O. 278, 4744 James Madison Hwy
    Fork Union, VA 23055
    1-800-462-3862
    Grades: 7-12, PG | 330 students
  • Forman School
    Forman School Photo - The Theater Program offers two years of acting training, half-year classes in improvisation and public speaking and a technical theater class. Auditions for co-curricular productions are open to all students. Plays are presented at the end of each sports season; a musical is mounted each winter. For a list of performances see: www.formanschool.org/arts/performing-arts
    (6)
    12 Norfolk Road, P.O. Box 80
    Litchfield, CT 06759
    860-567-1802
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 230 students
  • Foxcroft Academy
    Foxcroft Academy Photo - With over 130 courses to choose from, including AP level courses, honors course, independent studies, Foxcroft Academy has a rigorous academic program you will fit in... and can be tailored to fit your needs - science, business, technical, medical, arts or social sciences. Come explore our world.
    975 West Main Street
    Dover Foxcroft, ME 04426
    207-564-8664
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 435 students
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