The cast and crew of the fall musical “Mean Girls” paired publicity of their show with a call to action for inclusivity.
Women’s health nurse practitioner and Georgetown University professor Dr. Evelyn Addo-Wallace ’98 spoke on campus about medical racism, to further discussion about this year’s All-Community Read, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.
Since the start of the academic year, students have been required to be cell phone- and smartwatch-free during the academic day.
The Campaign Legal Center founder Trevor Potter ’74 shared stories from his past and urged students to look forward during his visit to campus to talk about next month’s presidential election.
Nearly 40 different activity options were on the table during Brooks’ annual club fair.
With 31 course options, students had a lot to consider during the Winter Term Fair — Brooks' annual event when teachers share all the details about their classes and answer everyone's burning questions.
At Brooks School, we seek to provide the most meaningful educational experience our students will have in their lives.
Save the date: What have students been doing this Winter Term? Come see! Families are welcome to visit an open house event featuring presentations and information from all of the Winter Term classes.
Students enjoy a long weekend off, January 26 through January 27 (boarders return by 8 p.m.), before the second semester begins.
Students enjoy a long weekend off, January 26 through January 27 (boarders return by 9 p.m.), before the second semester begins.
The second half of the 2024-2025 academic year gets underway today!
Alumni, current and past parents, friends of Brooks and employees, you are invited to our annual Boston Reception! Please join us for cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and remarks by Head of School John Packard H'87, P'18, P'21. RSVP here and see who's coming!
If there is one day a year when the Brooks community steps up, it's Giving Day! Historically, this is the day when records are set, donors are inspired, and Brooks students and faculty feel incredibly supported.
All BIPOC-identifying alumni are invited to return to Brooks School via Zoom for an online gathering with the school's Black Students Union (BSU) affinity group faculty advisors Shami Bery and Laila McCain. Register here for the link!
A sweet tradition: Students enjoy a buffet of holiday goodies during lunch courtesy of Brooks' parents.
Students enjoy a long weekend off, February 16 through February 17 (Boarders return by 8 p.m.)!
Students enjoy a long weekend off, February 16 through February 17 (Boarders return by 8 p.m.)!
Bring a guest, bring your kids: All alumni and company are welcome on the ice. Click here to get all the details, register and see who's coming!
Save the date: Brooks School Firetrail Theatre presents the winter play, running February 27 through March 1.
Save the date: Brooks School Firetrail Theatre presents the winter play, running February 27 through March 1.
Save the date: Brooks School Firetrail Theatre presents the winter play, running February 27 through March 1.
Students and faculty depart for nearly three weeks, through March 26, to relax before finishing off the school year.
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
Take a glimpse at all that Brooks has to offer, described in the words of our students.
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.
Brooks School is a coeducational boarding and day school, grades nine through 12, located in North Andover, Massachusetts. The school admits students of any race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. The school does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, color, or national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational and admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletics and other school-administered programs and activities.