A Marvelwood education is characterized by intensive personal attention to the individual student. We are passionate about providing an educational environment which nurtures academic and personal growth and awakens the potential that resides in each of our students. A small, coeducational boarding and day school located just 2 hours from New York City in beautiful Kent, Connecticut, Marvelwood strives always to be a place where each child is known, valued, and treated with respect.
Honors and Advanced Placement courses, English as a Foreign Language, private Strategies and Math Tutorial Programs, and a dedication to experiential education enable Marvelwood to serve a diverse student body with a wide range of learning styles. Our experienced and dedicated faculty is committed to each student’s success and delivers a superior educational program, attuned to individual strengths and weaknesses. Nonacademic programs including weekly community service, visual and performing arts electives, an impressive slate of interscholastic and noncompetitive sports offerings, and a variety of leadership opportunities increase the potential for engagement and success outside the classroom. In every way, the structure of the School is thoughtfully designed to support college-bound students in their efforts to achieve positive intellectual, social, personal, and moral growth.
Marvelwood’s three tier ESL Program is designed to help international students gain fluency in all areas of language; speaking, listening, reading, and writing. These skills are essential for students to succeed in the mainstream program. New students are tested prior to enrollment in the ESL Program to determine placement within one of three levels. Placement of students is determined by three factors: The SLEP (Secondary Level English Proficiency Test), an essay written in a controlled setting, and a face-to-face interview with the ESL department chairperson. All courses offer small class size and are student-centered, utilizing an approach that includes pair work, group work, and oral presentations.
The four week Marvelwood Summer Program features classes for credit or enrichment, SAT and TOEFL preparation, ESL, and a choice of two intense extracurricular seminars: Leadership or Theater. Small classes, experienced faculty and a dedication to each student’s individual success distinguish Marvelwood’s Summer Program and provide a solid foundation for academic success. The Leadership Seminar features rock climbing, white water canoeing and kayaking, hiking, and peer mediation. In the Theater Seminar, participants study all aspects of theater production culminating in a final performance. Cultural immersion and homestay opportunities are available for international students following the Summer Program |
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