Tour Guides At Boarding Schools

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Oldfields School Photo - PERFORMING ARTS* Three theater productions each year* Plethora of dance and theater classes offered during the academic day* Oldfields Dance Company* Opportunities to perform off-campus(PICTURE: Members of the Oldfields Dance Company)
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Oldfields School Photo - PERFORMING ARTS* Three theater productions each year* Plethora of dance and theater classes offered during the academic day* Oldfields Dance Company* Opportunities to perform off-campus(PICTURE: Members of the Oldfields Dance Company)
The Taft School Photo - More than a century has passed since Mr. Taft founded our school. While the world and the school have changed dramatically, his fundamental values endure: work hard, without regard for public acclaim; develop all your talents: academic, artistic, and athletic; and most importantly, give of yourself to others.
Cate School Photo - Day Walk
Vermont Academy Photo - Vermont Academy students are curious and adventurous. They are innovators and tinkerers. They feel free to take risks and try new things.
Millbrook School Photo - Millbrook's 800-acre campus is expansive yet intimate, traditional yet contemporary. The tranquil setting inspires life-changing ideas, while the energy and resources of nearby New York City are a natural extension of our classrooms. We are in the midst of the bountiful Hudson Valley, yet the commuter rail to NYC is just 5 miles from campus.
Concord Academy Photo - Elizabeth B. Hall Chapel is a frequent gathering place for the CA community, particularly for Senior Chapel Talks that begin three or four of our mornings every week.
Cushing Academy Photo - Main Building
Perkiomen School Photo - Kriebel Hall
Episcopal High School Photo
New Hampton School Photo - Energetic, exceptional faculty who drive a customized learning experience.
The Webb Schools Photo - Although community service hours are not required at Webb, many of our students voluntarily choose to participate in one or more of our numerous service activities. In the past few years, our students have traveled to Costa Rica, Thailand, Romania, Australia, Nepal, Fiji and three countries in Africa on service trips.
Lawrence Academy Photo
The Governor's Academy (formerly Governor Dummer Academy) Photo
Saint James School Photo - Saint James' picturesque 689-acre campus is conveniently located only 70 miles from the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area.
Emma Willard School Photo - Emma Girls share a laugh in one of our historic dormitories.
Brooks School Photo - Come visit our beautiful 251 acre campus located on the shores of Lake Cochichewick.

Tour Guides Boarding Schools

  • School Location Grades Students
  • Brooks School
    Brooks School Photo - Come visit our beautiful 251 acre campus located on the shores of Lake Cochichewick.
    (Episcopal)
    (10)
    1160 Great Pond Road
    North Andover, MA 01845
    978-725-6272
    Grades: 9-12 | 380 students
  • Cate School
    Cate School Photo - Outings Week
    (14)
    1960 Cate Mesa Road, P.O. Box 5005
    Carpinteria, CA 93013
    8056844127
    Grades: 9-12 | 276 students
  • Concord Academy
    Concord Academy Photo - Students work collaboratively on an assignment in the library.
    (4)
    166 Main Street
    Concord, MA 01742
    978-402-2250
    Grades: 9-12 | 395 students
  • Cushing Academy
    Cushing Academy Photo - Main Building
    (2)
    39 School Street, P.O. Box 8000
    Ashburnham, MA 01430
    978-827-7300
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 400 students
  • Emma Willard School
    Emma Willard School Photo - At Emma Willard, we pride ourselves on our interesting, dynamic, hands-on classes.
    All-girls 
    (9)
    285 Pawling Avenue
    Troy, NY 12180
    518-833-1320
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 358 students
  • Episcopal High School
    Episcopal High School Photo
    (Episcopal)
    (12)
    1200 N. Quaker Lane
    Alexandria, VA 22302
    877-933-4347
    Grades: 9-12 | 440 students
  • The Governor's Academy (formerly Governor Dummer Academy)
    The Governor's Academy (formerly Governor Dummer Academy) Photo
    (8)
    1 Elm Street
    Byfield, MA 01922
    978-499-3120
    Grades: 9-12 | 402 students
  • Lawrence Academy
    Lawrence Academy Photo
    (1)
    44 Main Street, PO Box 992
    Groton, MA 01450
    978-448-1530
    Grades: 9-12 | 394 students
  • Millbrook School
    Millbrook School Photo - Millbrook's 800-acre campus is expansive yet intimate, traditional yet contemporary. The tranquil setting inspires life-changing ideas, while the energy and resources of nearby New York City are a natural extension of our classrooms. We are in the midst of the bountiful Hudson Valley, yet the commuter rail to NYC is just 5 miles from campus.
    (4)
    131 Millbrook School Road
    Millbrook, NY 12545
    845-677-8261
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 310 students
  • New Hampton School
    New Hampton School Photo - Energetic, exceptional faculty who drive a customized learning experience.
    (8)
    70 Main Street
    New Hampton, NH 03256
    603-677-3401
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 340 students
  • Oldfields School
    Oldfields School Photo - STUDENTS* 180 girls from 28 states and 11 countries* 80% boarding, 20% day* Opportunities for each girl to develop and pursue leadership opportunities* Opportunities to try new things in a supportive and encouraging environment(PICTURE: Roommates from Jamaica and the United States)
    All-girls 
    (9)
    1500 Glencoe Road
    Sparks Glencoe, MD 21152
    410-472-4800
    Grades: 8-12, PG | 180 students
  • Perkiomen School
    Perkiomen School Photo - Innovation Center
    (1)
    200 Seminary Street
    Pennsburg, PA 18073
    215-679-9511
    Grades: 6-12, PG | 332 students
  • Saint James School
    Saint James School Photo - Six times a week, we gather for seated meals, a tradition that has shaped the Saint James community since our founding in 1842.
    (Episcopal)
    17641 College Road
    Hagerstown, MD 21740
    3017339330
    Grades: 8-12 | 235 students
  • The Taft School
    The Taft School Photo - At Taft we continually examine and revise our offerings to provide students with the chance to build a strong intellectual and academic foundation. The curriculum combines required courses with intriguing electives, as well as opportunities for independent study. We seek to provide students with a strong content understanding and skills foundation while allowing them to pursue their evolving interests
    (1)
    110 Woodbury Road
    Watertown, CT 06795
    860-945-7700
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 606 students
  • Vermont Academy
    Vermont Academy Photo - Vermont Academy students are curious and adventurous. They are innovators and tinkerers. They feel free to take risks and try new things.
    (1)
    10 Long Walk
    Saxtons River, VT 05154
    8028696229
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 230 students
  • The Webb Schools
    The Webb Schools Photo - Located at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, our campus setting provides easy access to hiking, snorkeling, rock climbing and other outdoor adventures.
    (29)
    1175 West Baseline Road
    Claremont, CA 91711
    909-482-5214
    Grades: 9-12 | 410 students
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