At most boarding schools, weekday campus departures require permission and planning—no spontaneous Taco Bell runs. The Lawrenceville School makes this clear in their student handbook: students must remain on campus unless they’re signed out for approved reasons. That includes things like medical appointments, official school events, or parental permission with staff approval. At Deerfield Academy, […]

Yes, and not only can they attend, but many U.S. boarding schools actively recruit international students. Choate Rosemary Hall hosts students from over 40 countries and provides everything from immigration support to international family weekends. Northfield Mount Hermon and St. Paul’s School offer similar services, including English language support and cultural integration programs. These schools […]

Yes, but it depends on the school and on space. Cate School, for example, offers both boarding and day options and has allowed students to switch tracks, usually after a conversation with admissions or the residential life team. The Hun School of Princeton offers similar flexibility and sometimes even hybrid models for younger grades. Some […]

Not for regular school, but summer is actually prime time on many boarding campuses. Phillips Academy Andover runs an acclaimed five-week Summer Session with academic enrichment, test prep, and electives like film studies or creative writing. The Hotchkiss School offers Summer Portals, which include programs in global issues, environmental science, and the arts. These aren’t […]