There are three Boston exam schools -- Boston Latin Academy, Boston Latin School, and the John D. O'Bryant School of Math & Science. Please direct all admissions inquiries to the Enrollment Planning and Support office. If you are a Boston resident, and wish to take a tour of BLS, please visit our Tour Information page. Frequently Asked Questions About Admission to BLS Q. What is Boston Latin School? A. Founded in 1635 as America's first public school, Boston Latin School (BLS) today is a public exam school that begins in grade 7 and ends in grade 12, making it both a middle and a high school. The success of our students has shown that BLS is one of the best schools in the country. The curriculum at the school is rigorous and engaging so all students leave well prepared to be successful in the future. Q. Where is BLS located? A. The school is located in the Longwood area of Boston, near the Fens. Its address is 78 Avenue Louis Pasteur, 02115. From Park Street Station take the Green Line 'E' to Longwood/Hospital area. Walk down Longwood Avenue; go right onto Avenue Louis Pasteur. From Forest Hills Station take the Copley bus (#39) to Longwood Avenue. Proceed as above. From Dudley or Ruggles Station or Boston City Hospital take the Central Square bus (#47) to Avenue Louis Pasteur or take the Kenmore Square bus (#8). Q. In what grades can students enter BLS? A. Latin School accepts students in grade 7 and grade 9 only. Q. Do you need to live in Boston to apply to and attend Boston Latin School? A. YES, you do need to live in Boston. Boston includes: Allston, Boston (Back Bay, Downtown, Fenway, North End, South End, West End), Brighton, Charlestown, Dorchester, East Boston, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain, Mattapan, Roslindale, Roxbury, Roxbury Crossing, South Boston, and West Roxbury. NO EXCEPTIONS. Somerville, Quincy, Brookline, etc. are NOT part of Boston. Q. What are the steps to apply? A. Please visit the Boston Public Schools Exam School page for complete and official information. |