Marvelwood School

Kent
, CT
Location
Secondary (Grades 9-12)
Age
College Prep
Focus
Co-Ed
Gender
120
Students
80%
Boarding
Casual
Dress Code From most to least formal:
Uniform, Formal, Casual, Informal.
11
Sports
1956
Year Founded

Description

Marvelwood is an intentionally small school community. We know our students–really know their intricacies and interests–and create individual approaches to their learning that will most deeply resonate, inspire, and engage. At Marvelwood, students can be themselves, explore their passions, discover beyond their imagination, grow beyond their expectations, achieve their own definition of exceptional. Program Highlights: AP and honors-level classes, customized learning support including Orton-Gillingham for students with dyslexia, weekly Community Service, innovative and hands-on programming, ornithology, robotics, competitive athletics, Outdoor Adventures program, equestrian for riders of all levels, vibrant arts, year-round gardening, award-winning film studies, competitive and recreational skiing and snowboarding; Round Square school exchanges, conferences and service projects.

Unique Characteristics

Marvelwood is a proud member of Round Square, a worldwide association of over 200 schools in 50 countries that encourages students to push beyond academic excellence to discover and develop their full potential. Virtual and in-person opportunities include school exchanges, international conferences, and service projects. Our unique Learning Support programs, including Orton-Gillingham for students with dyslexia, provide the tools that help students with learning challenges experience academic success, increase self-confidence, and acquire strong learning and self-advocacy skills needed in college and beyond.

Matriculation These are the handful of schools or colleges where students have most frequently matriculated.

  • Boston University
  • Dickinson College
  • Elon University
  • Marist College
  • University of Vermont
 

Academics

Block
Schedule
ESL Programs
Summer Programs
Saturday Classes

Admissions

No SSAT Required
Rolling Application Deadline
Preferred Application Platform
SSAT SAO

Student Body

120
Students
Co-Ed
Gender
Boarding
0%
International
0%
Students
of Color
0%
International Students From The countries with the largest number of students at the school.

China, Vietnam, Japan, Spain, Mexico, Canada, and Bermuda

Location

Address476 Skiff Mountain Road, Kent, CT. 06757
Nearby Airports
JFK, Liberty Newark, La Guardia
 
Campus Size83 Acres

Contact Information

Maureen Smith
Admissions Director
Blythe Everett P'14, '16
Head of School
860-927-0047 ext 1011
Phone