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The Fessenden School

West Newton, Massachusetts, USA
All Boys, No Religious Affiliation

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Fessenden is a community that cultivates curiosity, champions collaboration, and places an unwavering emphasis on its core values of honesty, compassion, and respect. It is a place where students are taught that strength of character will enable them to utilize their education to benefit the world at large.

At Fessenden, tradition and innovation go hand-in-hand. Our curriculum is designed to be challenging yet developmentally appropriate and supportive of each student's learning style. The incorporation of project- and passion-based learning into our pedagogical repertoire is supported by the Ciongoli Center for Innovation, a new 2,400 square foot collaborative and experiential learning space designed to help students learn and master essential 21st century skills. In addition to the Center for Innovation, Fessenden’s campus features a new squash center, two pools, three gymnasiums, nine athletic fields (two new lighted turf fields), 13 tennis courts (six lighted), and an indoor hockey rink. The residential program offers between 20-25 weekend trips and activities in and around Boston and New England for the boys to choose from each weekend and over 800 during the course the year.

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250 Waltham Street
West Newton, Massachusetts, USA 02465

(617) 630-2300

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Director of Admissions: Caleb Thomson '79
Admissions Phone:(617) 630-2300Fax:617-630-2303
Email: [email protected] Website:
www.fessenden.org


  • Application Deadline: Rolling
  • Application Fee: $50
  • International Application Fee: $100
  • Accepts SSAT Standard Application Online (SAO): Yes
  • Accepts Gateway to Prep Schools Application: No
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  • Founded: 1903
  • Campus Size: 41 acres
  • Grades Offered: kindergarten-9th
  • Accredited by: AISNE
Student Body
Boarding
Grades 5th-9th
Day
Grades kindergarten-9th
Total
Girls     0 0 0
Boys     100 411 511
Total     100 411 511

Tuition and Financial Aid
  • 7-Day Boarding: $69,900
  • 5-Day Boarding: $60,900
  • Day Tuition Fee: $43,200
  • Payment Plans: Offered
  • Need-Based Aid: Offered
  • Students Receiving Aid: 20.00%
  • Average Awarded: $35,000
 

Average Class Size: 12

Full Time Teachers: 90

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 70.00%

Student/Teacher Ratio: 12/1

Summer Programs Offered: Offered

Academic Schedule: Trimester

Advanced/Enrichment Programs
  • 5-Day Boarding
  • AP Courses
Support Programs
  • ESL: Intermediate
  • ESL: Advanced
  • Learning Center
  • Peer Tutoring
  • Study Skills Assistance
  • Subject Tutoring
  • Technology Center
  • Writing Center
English:
  • Creative Writing
  • Honors
  • Literature
History:
  • Honors
  • Medieval History
  • United States History
  • World History
Foreign Languages:
  • Chinese-Mandarin
  • Spanish
  • Latin
Sciences:
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Earth Science
  • Physical Science
  • Physics
Math:
  • Algebra
  • Calculus
  • Honors Math
  • Geometry
  • Trigonometry
  • Pre-Calculus
Computer Studies:
  • Computer Applications
  • Computer Programming
  • Multimedia
  • Web Design
Performing/Visual Arts:
  • 3-D Design
  • Acting
  • Art
  • Ceramics
  • Drama
  • Drawing
  • Film and Video
  • History of Theater
  • Lighting Design
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Pottery
  • Printmaking
  • Production
  • Public Speaking
  • Screenwriting
  • Sculpture
  • Silkscreen
  • Stagecraft
  • Studio Art
  • Television Production
  • Textiles
  • Theater Arts
  • Woodworking
Special Programs:
  • Community Service
  • Leadership
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Department Director: Judith Gobbi

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 7

Average Students Per Dorm: 15

No. of Boys Dorms: 7

Dorm Amenities:

  • Game Room
  • Lounge
  • Wireless Internet

Dress Code: Other

Student Life

Facilities

  • All-weather track
  • Baseball field(s)
  • Basketball court(s)
  • Fitness Center
  • Technology Center
  • Football field
  • Indoor basketball court(s)
  • Pool
  • Indoor climbing wall
  • Ice Skating Rink
  • Two lighted turf fields for football
  • soccer and lacrosse
  • Center for Innovation
  • 5 Squash Courts
  • Tennis Courts (Lighted)

Clubs and Organizations

  • Asian Club
  • Astronomy Club
  • Chess Club
  • Community Service
  • Computer Club
  • Debate Club
  • Diversity Club
  • Dorm Proctors
  • Gardening
  • International Clubs
  • Investment Club
  • Model UN
  • Newspaper
  • Peer Counseling
  • Peer Tutoring
  • Photography
  • Quiz Bowl
  • Sailing Club
  • Student Activities
  • Student Government
  • Student Publications
  • Theater
  • Weightlifting
  • Woodworking Club
  • Yearbook
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Arts Department Director: Spencer Williams

Athletics Department Director: Peter Sanderson

Arts
  • Art Club
  • Audiovisual Club
  • Brass Ensemble
  • Chamber Ensemble
  • Choral Music
  • Drama Club
  • Glee Club
  • Jazz Ensemble
  • Rock Band
  • Stage Band
  • String Ensemble
  • Tech Crew
  • Theater
Interscholastic Sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Crew
  • Cross-Country Running
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Ice Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Squash
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Wrestling
Recreational Sports
  • Camping
  • Canoeing
  • Golf
  • Hiking
  • Ice Hockey
  • Ice Skating
  • Kayaking
  • Martial Arts
  • Mountain Biking
  • Sailing
  • Snowboarding
  • Soccer
  • Squash
  • Tennis
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Volleyball
  • Weight Lifting
 

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Summary: Whether in the Day Camp or one of the many Sports or Specialty Camps, campers participate in fun and exciting activities, build their self-confidence, and learn core life skills such as collaboration, creativity, and communication. Our goal is to provide children with a joyful experience that stays with them not just for the summer, but for a lifetime – an experience that builds character and provides skills that benefit them in our programs and beyond.

Department Director: Rusty Paine

Fessenden Day Camp

June 26, 2017 to August 18, 2017

Through exposure to a range of activities, campers learn which ones they enjoy most, while building self-confidence and creating friendships that will last beyond the summer.

Registration Deadline: June 25, 2017
Tuition: $
Financial Aid Available:  
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Fessenden Sports Camps

June 12, 2017 to August 25, 2017

Our Sports Camps offer a great way for campers to develop core skills in their favorite sport and develop game strategy and tactics, all while recognizing the value of sportsmanship.

Registration Deadline: June 11, 2017
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Summary: The Fessenden School’s weekend program is one of the best in the country. We offer 25 trips and activities every weekend - more than 800 throughout the year.

Just 15 minutes from one of the most culturally rich and vibrant cities in the country, students take advantage of everything Boston has to offer - from professional and collegiate sporting events, world-renowned museums and first-class theaters to historical sites. The mountains and lakes of New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine, as well as the beaches of Cape Cod, are all within a two-hour drive from the Fessenden campus - providing unlimited opportunities for skiing, snowboarding, camping, hiking, fishing, boating and weekend excursions.

Our activities and location are two of the best things about being a boarding student at Fessenden.

 
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