From traditional boarding schools to pre-college research semesters — explore program types and the schools that lead each category.
Full-boarding communities with mature pastoral care, strong house cultures, and weekend programming.
Globally diverse cohorts and multiple curricula (IB, AP, British) for relocating families.
Top-tier independent day schools with strong university outcomes and rich extracurriculars.
Two- to six-week residential summers across STEM, arts, language, and outdoor leadership.
Immersive English, French, Spanish, and Mandarin programs with leveled instruction and excursions.
Semester programs that bridge high school and university with research, mentorship, and travel.
Performance-grade training combined with full academic schooling for student-athletes.
Villars-sur-Ollon, SwitzerlandAn iconic alpine boarding school combining rigorous IB academics, character education, and expedition-based learning above Lake Geneva.
Los Angeles, California, United StatesLos Angeles' most selective independent school — Harvard School (1900) and Westlake School for Girls (1904) merged in 1991, ~1,600 students grades 7-12 on two LA campuses, day only.
Worcester, United KingdomRespected institution in Worcester. Programs in art, STEM, and leadership.
Norwich, United KingdomSterling reputation, holistic approach. Beautiful campus, strong academic foundation.
Leysin, SwitzerlandRich history in education. Modern facilities, robust curriculum. Multi-campus institution.
Radley, United KingdomWell-established educational environment. Serene, supportive atmosphere.