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Brooks is a close-knit boarding and day school for all genders from grades 9–12.

Welcome to Brooks

Balanced & Ambitious

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Rigorous & stressful challenging academics

Community built on competition belonging

Sports for elite athletes only

Beautiful & remote connected location

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A CAMPUS THAT FEELS LIKE HOME

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Nestled along Lake Cochichewick, Brooks’s campus blends serenity and spirit, creating an inspiring environment with plenty of places to gather, and easy access to everything that makes New England feel like home.

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downtown boston

40 minutes by car

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Less than an hour away is historic Faneuil Hall Marketplace, TD Garden, Fenway Park, and  a wide range of museums, restaurants, and activities. Brooks also offers frequent field trips to Boston’s major museums.

mad maggie’s ice cream

5 minutes by car

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Some of the best homemade ice cream around, with 25+ flavors including “Candy Store Floor,” students flock here after sports practices and to celebrate team wins.

starbucks

6 minutes by car

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Frappuccinos are never far away! Faculty sometimes hold their advisory meetings here for a treat

nashoba valley ski area

37 minutes by car

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This 17-trail, 200-acre winter wonderland is close enough for skiing or snowboarding after school! It also has an 18-lane snow-tubing park.

manchester boston regional airport

40 minutes by car

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This New Hampshire airport is served by major airlines, including American, Southwest, Spirit and United, offering a local alternative to Boston’s Logan jetport.

Tuscan Village & Shopping

23 minutes by car

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Always a fun trip during weekend “mall runs,” this New Hampshire venue offers movies, dining and shopping in 150 stores at the nearby Mall at Rockingham Park.

lawrence municipal airport

7 minutes by car

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For private and charter flights, this local airport also offers flying lessons and is home to several flight schools.

chipotle mexican grill

12 minutes by car

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A student favorite, Brooks busettes often zip over for the made-to-order tacos, bowls and burritos at this casual restaurant chain.

bradford ski area

10 minutes by car

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This local mountain with night skiing has 15 trails and nine lifts for skiing and snowboarding. Beginners can take lessons; experienced visitors can hit the terrain park.

newburyport

29 minutes by car

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This picturesque coastal city — with a harborside boardwalk and walkable downtown full of boutiques and restaurants — is a great spot for a day trip, brunch and dinner off-campus.

smolak farms

6 minutes by car

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Large local farm stand that offers pumpkin-, apple-, and strawberry-picking, fall festivals, holiday events, homemade ice cream and warm cider donuts.

crane beach

40 minutes by car

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Go swimming, stroll miles of white sand shoreline or hike trails through coastal dunes, salt marshes and pine forest in this conservation and recreation property.

woodman’s of essex

40 minutes by car

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Brooks’ answer to “Where can I get a lobster roll?” This “dine in the rough” seafood restaurant is a New England institution that has been serving up fried clams since 1914.

boston logan international airport

45 minutes by car

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A hub for Delta Airlines and Cape Air, Logan also serves American, JetBlue and United, offering a large number of flights, including transcontinental routes.

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The impact that Brooks’ education makes on students is powerful — and lasts a lifetime. Our inclusive environment of immersive learning and exploration gives students the skills, independence and confidence to succeed in whatever they choose to do.

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Developing Independence

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Becoming More Confident

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world-class signature programs

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Winter Term

From 30+ options, students choose, then immerse in, one focused course, exploring a passion and learning hands-on through creative, collaborative and intensive experiences.

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Students on the Forefront

Our summer internship program opens doors for students to gain real-world experience working in laboratories and hubs of engineering, arts and technological innovation.

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Exchange Program

Each year, a dozen students embark on month-long postings around the world, while Brooks’ campus community welcomes exchange students from partner schools.

 

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Electrifying athletics

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Whether you’re chasing a D1 dream or picking up a new sport for the first time, our lake, fields, courts and rinks buzz with electrifying energy and support. From championship banners to first wins, every game here matters and every player belongs.

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When I came to Brooks, everything changed. For the first time, I did not feel constant pressure and I was able to learn for myself, just because I was genuinely interested."