What kind of student is right for The Putney School?

A student who:
  • Is strong academically, but who does not want to abandon other serious passions, such as art or music.
  • Loves nature, rural life, the stars in the sky at night
  • Wants to learn to ski, or ride horses or feed baby lambs.
  • Is interested in art, and wants a chance to learn more.
  • Wants a small school where everyone knows him or her.
  • Does not want "too many" other students from home.
  • Needs a solid ESOL program.
  • Likes to sing, or wants to learn how.
  • Asks challenging questions and is ready to think deeply.
  • Has a lot of personal initiative and motivation.
  • Is interested in making the world a better place, not just accepting the world as it is.
  • Does not want a "formal" school, with uniforms and rank.
  • Is prepared for a tight schedule and hard work.
  • Is interested in sharing responsibility for a strong community of friends and learners.


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