New England’s Best Boarding School

Situated on a hilltop with breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and crowned with a distinctive English Gothic chapel, St. George’s School proudly stakes claim as one of the best boarding schools in New England, providing an exceptional high school academic experience. Founded in 1896 with a mission to develop students of high moral character with values imparted by a rigorous curriculum, St. George’s alumni go on to become the exemplars of scholars, leaders, change-makers, and community-minded citizens.

 

St. George’s graduates have matriculated at some of the world’s most prestigious colleges and universities, going on to become academics and scientists, winners of Academy Awards and Pulitzer Prizes, and leaders in the fields of business and finance, literature, fine arts, science, politics, and law.

 

St. George’s is a coeducational, college-preparatory school, accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and the Board of Education of the State of Rhode Island. Recognized as one of the premier boarding schools in the United States, the school boasts a first-rate interdisciplinary curriculum, with 115 courses offered in Creative & Performing Arts, Humanities, Language & Culture Studies, and STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), 20 of which are highly challenging advanced classes. It also has first-rate athletics and arts programs, and outstanding facilities.

 

St. George’s now hosts 380 students in grades 9-12, with 16% of the student body hailing from outside the United States. In the spirit of our Episcopal heritage, students, faculty, and staff of all cultures, traditions, faiths and religious traditions enjoy our inclusive atmosphere, which fosters a climate of humility, kindness, trust, and respect. Students of all backgrounds, and whose life experiences vary, come together to form a truly unique, supportive community of learners performers, athletes, and leaders.

 

Since ancient times, Humanities programs have instilled the qualities needed to engage in creative, critical, and rational thought; questioning and reason lead students toward integrating the human experience into both their coursework and everyday lives. St. George’s continues this venerable tradition today.

French, Latin, Spanish, and Chinese language instruction are offered in addition to global immersive study and exchange programs in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. St. George’s international reciprocity brings global awareness emphasizing humanity’s interconnectedness and the unique character of diverse cultures and locales.

 

A robust STEM education is the cornerstone of preparation for learning, living, and working in the 21st century. Aligned with the fundamental role of STEM disciplines in higher education and in the larger world, St. George’s faculty members have carefully crafted a curriculum to foster problem-solving and innovation. STEM education is more than book-work: it drives hands-on experiences and independent study in preparation for college and future work.

 

Our visual and performing arts programs help instill the value of creative thinking and expression in all of our students. A core foundations course leads the way to possible advanced study in drawing, painting, sculpture, theater, or instrumental or vocal study and performance.

 

Alternatively, students may choose from programs like Global Studies, Design Science, Surfing & Leadership, and Principles of Engineering. All signature programs are informed by the curriculum of our five educational departments.

 

St. George’s boasts state-of-the-art academic facilities equipped with smart classrooms and secure campuswide connectivity to G Suite for Education, Canvas LMS, and Adobe Creative Cloud applications. Community members are equipped with business-class laptops, ensuring comprehensive tech support and standardization of software and hardware, keeping all users on the same page. Within their first six weeks on campus, incoming students receive extensive orientation to the technological capabilities the campus has to offer. By embracing and leveraging the latest advances in technology, students and faculty can access new opportunities and robust solutions for academic research, collaboration, curiosity, and creativity.

 

With a multitude of extracurricular choices, students are encouraged to join one or more clubs to expand their experiences beyond their required coursework. Afternoon programs encourage students to explore personally meaningful activities, including sports, service projects, and the arts.

 

Built in 1928, the classic Gothic St. George’s chapel hosts two communitywide services weekly, one of which is an Episcopal church service. There are additional optional services and the student chapel choir meets weekly.

 

In accordance with our Episcopalian values, our theology curriculum supports students in pursuing personal meaning and truth. No matter their religious backgrounds, students are encouraged to participate in their own faith traditions and to develop their understanding of other faith-based traditions around the globe.

 

The Merck Center for Teaching at St. George’s School seeks to nurture and empower faculty in their pursuit of professional growth and institutional distinction.

The Merck Center for Teaching at St. George’s School seeks to nurture and empower faculty in their pursuit of professional growth and institutional distinction.

A program for new students, ACES! prepares them for both the rigors and promises of greater independence that arise while away from home. The school’s Horton Center for Learning provides one-on-one instructional services to students at no charge and peer-tutoring sessions are available in all disciplines weekly.