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.
Director of Student Affairs Ingrid Knowles shares an inside scoop on the kickoff of student activities.
A workshop with artificial intelligence in education expert Eric Hudson highlighted teacher preparation for the new year.
Five fast questions for the eight educators starting at Brooks this fall!
We are thrilled to welcome our new faculty to campus this week as we begin to get the 2024-2025 school year started! This week began with a two-day, competency-based education (CBE) workshop.
No vacation vegging here! Students take us inside their months spent experiencing professional work in medicine, finance, government, the arts and a non-profit as part of Brooks’ signature program.
At Brooks School, we seek to provide the most meaningful educational experience our students will have in their lives.
Parents and guardians of students in the classes of 2027 and 2028 are invited to campus for the first of many Family Weekend events on campus.
Parents, guardians and special friends of current Brooks students, you're invited to Family Weekend, held this year on October 4 and 5. The weekend offers activities, events and an opportunity to meet with teachers and advisors. We look forward to seeing you!
Parents, guardians and special friends of current Brooks students, you're invited to Family Weekend, held this year on October 4 and 5. The weekend offers activities, events and an opportunity to meet with teachers and advisors. We look forward to seeing you!
An exhibition of current students' artwork will be on display in the gallery from October 4 through November 23. Please join us for a reception for the artists! You're invited to view the exhibit any time in the future, too, and may schedule a visit online.
Alumni and their families are invited back to campus for our annual Alumni Homecoming! All are welcome to cheer on our teams playing at home against Middlesex School. There will be a hospitality tent by the turf field with refreshments and raffle items for spectators. We look forward to seeing you. RSVP here and see the full schedule of events.
The Brooks School Athletics Hall of Fame was established to honor those individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the quality and tradition of Brooks School athletics. Each year the school inducts student athletes, coaches, managers, and administrators and recognizes them with a ceremony. Learn more on our Hall of Fame page and see who we've honored since 2002. Visit the Homecoming page to RSVP and get all the details.
Students enjoy a long weekend in the middle of the first semester, from October 6 through October 7.
Students enjoy a long weekend in the middle of the first semester, from October 6 through October 7.
Current parents and guardians are invited to one of four dinners on campus with Acting Head of School Nina Freeman. RSVP and get all the details!
Alumni, current and past parents and friends of Brooks are invited to join us at The Union Club of the City of New York for hors d'oeuvres, cocktails and remarks by Acting Head of School Nina Freeman.
Prospective families, we welcome you to learn about DEIB in the Brooks community from Dean of DEIB Terri Ofori. Register HERE for the link to the virtual event.
The class of 2025 will host Brooks School's annual block party for the school community.
Prospective families, you're invited to "drop in" and talk with current parents who will share their experiences and answer any questions you may have. Register HERE for the link to the virtual event.
Current parents and guardians are invited to one of four dinners on campus with Acting Head of School Nina Freeman. RSVP and get all the details!
Prospective families, you're invited to hear from student leaders and Director of Student Affairs Ingrid Knowles about what it's like to be a part of the Brooks School community. What do students do for fun? How does living on campus work, exactly? Outside of the classroom, what will my days and nights be like at Brooks? Get answers to questions like these and ask whatever you'd like! Register HERE for the link to the virtual event.
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.