Hybrid classes and outdoor everything: Brooks school students are discovering new ways to study and socialize on campus this autumn. Student prefects share their impressions.
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about "Creativity & Empathy:" Back to School 2020
After fall games were cancelled, Brooks got creative and decided to offer a whole new lineup of fun things to do, and sports to play, almost every day.
Third-form educators share some scoop — about life at Brooks, in the classroom and the community — with incoming third formers, plus offer advice that everyone can use!
Before classes began, Brooks employees participated in professional development focused on building a school community in which everyone can be their full self.
Monica Abou-Ezzi '16 has raised more than $150,000 to help charities in Lebanon providing disaster relief and rebuilding support following a devastating August 4 explosion in the capital.
As teachers and students look ahead to studying on campus and online this autumn, we take a look back at distance teaching, learning, and connecting within our community at Brooks earlier this year!
At Brooks School, we seek to provide the most meaningful educational experience our students will have in their lives.
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Prospective families are invited to a financial aid drop-in session with two Brooks School financial aid directors, who will discuss the process and answer questions. Get details on admission's Travel and Events page and email admission@brooksschool.org to RSVP.
All current students and employees are invited to Brooks' monthly Community Conversation. Facilitated by the school's Equity and Inclusion Prefects, this virtual gathering will address a range of topics. We look forward to meeting with you!
Prospective parents are invited to "drop-in" and talk with current parents, who will share their experiences at Brooks and answer questions. Please email admission@brooksschool.org to RSVP. See other upcoming events, too, on our Travel and Events page.
All current students and employees are invited to Brooks' monthly Community Conversation. Facilitated by the school's Equity and Inclusion Prefects, this virtual gathering will address a range of topics. We look forward to meeting with you!
Thanksgiving Break kicks off today, and will run through November 30. Enjoy the time off, students!
Final exams begin today and will be held, virtually, through December 10.
All current students and employees are invited to Brooks' monthly Community Conversation. Facilitated by the school's Equity and Inclusion Prefects, this virtual gathering will address a range of topics. We look forward to meeting with you!
Vacation time! Winter Break begins today and runs through the start of January.
The second half of the school year kicks off today, as second semester classes begin.
Save the date: Class of 2022 students and their parents are invited to Brooks' College Counseling Kickoff event. The program features panel discussions with college admission officers, a presentation of Brooks School's 2021-2022 program, case studies and a Q&A session. Details to follow!
Save the date: It's Brooks School's sixth-annual Giving Day, the biggest day of the year for the Brooks Fund. We would love to topple last year's Giving Day total, but can't do it without your support. Please join forces with others off-campus to ensure a meaningful experience for all on campus. Details to come!
UniquelyBrooks
Winter Term
Winter Term is an intense, three-week, one-topic course of study held each January. Puttting into practice the concept of “depth over breadth,” the single-course structure of Winter Term allows students and faculty to work together even more closely than they do in regular classes.
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Students On The Forefront
The Students on the Forefront of Science Program is a summer internship initiative that provides rising sixth-formers with innovative experiences that expose them to research, technology and advanced studies in the sciences.
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Exchange Program
Since 1986, Brooks students have participated in exchanges with schools all around the world. A program that started initially with schools in Kenya and South Africa has expanded to include places like Scotland, Spain, Botswana, Peru and Morocco.
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1926 year Brooks School was founded
270 acres overlooking Lake Cochichewick
78% of our faculty hold advanced degrees
5.2 million provided in financial aid each year
1:6 faculty-to-student ratio
4 heads of school since 1926
22 states represented in the student body
15 countries represented in the student body
12 average class size
70% of students live on campus
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Take a glimpse at all that Brooks has to offer, described in the words of our students.
Take a glimpse at all that Brooks has to offer, described in the words of our students.
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Fill out our online inquiry form and we will send you a packet of materials that will tell you more about Brooks.
Contact our admission office to schedule a visit. We will arrange a student-led tour and an interview with an admission officer.
Learn more about applying to Brooks. We welcome online applications from Gateway to Prep Schools or SSAT's Standard Application.