Brunswick School

Brunswick is a vibrant and growing institution that has managed to stay true to its founding goals during the course of a long and distinguished history. The school’s motto, “Courage, Honor, Truth,” is a phrase familiar to all who have walked our halls and one followed both in word and deed by those who meet success in our community.

In all divisions, great emphasis is placed on development of the “whole boy.” In a community of challenging academics, diverse artistic pursuits, and highly competitive athletics, time is also carefully set aside for both reflection and service to others.

We believe in the potential of every boy in our charge. We are blessed with a talented faculty dedicated to the fullest possible growth of each member of our community. Our collective goal is to prepare our students for successful and meaningful lives after they leave our care. In sum, Brunswick believes the strength of a young man’s character and the depth of his spirit ultimately determine his life’s successes.

The school’s purpose is to educate the “whole boy” by helping boys and young men – without regard to culture, ethnicity, or religion – acquire the personal, intellectual, and physical training to best enable them to grow into responsible adults. Brunswick’s academic programs seek to challenge each boy to fulfill his unique potential and to develop the creative and independent qualities of mind necessary for intellectual maturity and self-confidence.

We also believe a complete education must include lessons that take place outside the classroom. Through athletics, arts, and service to the community, every student is encouraged to develop his talents to the fullest and to understand his obligation to share them generously.

As its young men grow in an atmosphere of trust, care, and mutual respect, Brunswick accepts that its overriding objective is to foster development of strong character. Honesty, integrity, compassion, and tolerance are promoted, and each student is expected to develop a sense of responsibility to himself, to those around him, and to the school community as a whole. Above all else, Brunswick believes that the strength of a young man’s character and the depth of his spirit define all genuine and lasting success.

Physical education, art and music classes, computer and library science, and Spanish instruction enhance the basic academic program. The boys also participate in assembly programs, student council, and community service. Through their own attitudes and examples, teachers help each boy to understand that learning is a process and that active participation is the key to success.

The curriculum, which consists of core academic subjects, is enriched by use of technology and visual aids in the classroom. Our teachers stress the importance of diligent note-taking, efficient organization, and consistent study habits as they work toward developing boys into more sophisticated students.

Sufficient academic support and appropriate academic challenge ensure that every boy realizes his full potential. At each grade level, the emphasis is on critical thinking, problem solving, and learning the skills necessary to acquire, organize, and use information to gain knowledge and understanding.

Brunswick’s Upper School students are encouraged to strive for academic excellence, personal growth, and intellectual maturity. A significant number of courses are offered at various levels, including 28 Advanced Placement courses and a renowned language program that includes Arabic, Mandarin, French, Italian, Latin, and Spanish. We are proud to boast a current teacher/student ratio of 1:5 and an average class size of 12 students — both of which provide our students with the greatest opportunity for academic advancement and improvement.