Boarding School Directory

There are many benefits of a boarding school education. Boarding schools are an option for students seeking a more independent learning experience. Because students generally live on campus, learning takes place in and out of the classroom almost on a 24-hour basis.

When selecting a boarding school, it is important to visit the school campus, but representatives from many boarding schools visit Metro Atlanta throughout the year—contact each school for specific dates.

Boarding Schools

Schools Page Admiral Farragut Academy 65 Baylor School 69 Brandon Hall 66 The Brook Hill School 73 George School 68 McCallie School 70 Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School 66 Saint Mary's School 67 Salem Academy 73 The Vanguard School 65 The Webb School 71 & 72

TOP BOARDING SCHOOLS

GEORGE SCHOOL

Newtown, PA

A global school with local roots, George School is a Quaker, co-ed boarding and day high school in Newtown, Pennsylvania. Convenient to New York City and Philadelphia, the school is located on a picturesque campus of open lawns and beautiful woods.

George students treasure learning for its own sake and use it to benefit a diverse world. Students are immersed in learning across all disciplines through a Signature Academic Program that is customizable to each student, where they are encouraged to pursue their passions and discover new talents. Students participate in 25 different team sports and take physical wellness classes in state-of-theart facilities. George is also one of a few US boarding schools offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program.

George graduates attend the most selective colleges and universities worldwide, and become confident and capable leaders rooted in self-awareness, self-sufficiency and the ability to listen deeply to others. At the school, students learn about the world from peers who hail from more than 40 countries and 20 states and learn to “let their lives speak.” For more information, call 215-5796547 or visit georgeschool.org.

THE WEBB SCHOOL

Bell Buckle, TN

Guided by core values of honor, integrity and civility, the goal of The Webb School is to motivate young men and women to fulfill their promise. The community of 405 students is small by design, to create lifelong connections while fostering greater involvement and individual growth.

WHAT IS THE WEBB DIFFERENCE? Honor and Character

The hallmark of a Webb education is its emphasis on honor and personal integrity. Its 152 year-old Honor Code, the inspiration for the Honor Code at Princeton, is the framework in which students grow into principled young adults. Webb’s students take pride in upholding this tradition by signing the pledge book each year and electing members of a studentled Honor Council.

Emerging Voices Program

Writing across the curriculum and public speaking are major emphases at Webb. Through its Emerging Voices Program, students learn to create original ideas, assemble a body of research and communicate those ideas effectively through writing and public speaking. Students showcase their skills each year by performing declamations, orations, performance creations and senior paper presentations. These exhibitions are developed and completed under the mentorship of the students' advisors and other members of the community. The school’s goal is to create confident contributors in the classroom and beyond.

WILD Outdoor Program

Webb’s Outerlimits and Wilderness Instruction and Leadership Development (WILD) programs combine the classroom with the outdoors. Its 150-acre campus is thriving with the spirit of a well-rounded education. Students develop leadership skills and confidence as they navigate the high ropes course and lead trips into the surrounding area. Rock climbing, caving, backpacking, kayaking and rafting are just some of the activities students can master during their tenure at Webb.

Webb offers more than $4 million in financial aid and scholarships each year, and 60% of its student body receives an award. The school encourages children and their parents to experience The Webb School Difference for themselves. To schedule a campus tour, call 931-389-6003. For more information, visit thewebbschool.com.