General Info

Founded in 1956, The Marvelwood School is a boarding school that provides education to students in grades nine through 12. Its curriculum includes English, math, social studies, science, language arts, history and physical education. It offers various elective subjects, including drawing, design, ceramics, photography, film and fundamentals of acting. The school organizes a variety of sports activities, including baseball, soccer, tennis, softball, basketball, volleyball, and track and field. It offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including quizzes, a band, dance and music competitions and educational tours. It has tennis courts, libraries, cafeterias and a computer lab with Internet access. The school provides career guidance and personal counseling services to students. It has various student clubs and a parent-teacher association. The Marvelwood School is approved by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and is located in Kent, Conn.