Salisbury School

Salisbury School is a private all-boys boarding high school in Connecticut. We offer education from grades 9-12, with a focus on developing the leaders of tomorrow through an intensive program of academics, athletics, art and community involvement."We are a school that values loyalty and honor. We are a small school that strives to develop your mind, body and spirit."

Salisbury School has entered its second century of educating boys. The School’s founder and first headmaster, began with a fundamental mission and philosophy, and we celebrate and hold true to these ideals more than 100 years later. We are a school that values loyalty and honor. We are a small school that strives to develop your mind, body and spirit. Finally, we are a school founded in the tradition of the Episcopal Church and seek to instill in you a moral compass that will guide you during your college years and in the world thereafter.

You will be challenged each day by your teachers, your coaches and your advisor. You won't get lost or fall through the cracks at Salisbury. We view ourselves as a community of learners who care for and support each other in all endeavors. As a graduate, you will look back on your experience at Salisbury as much more than just an important chapter of your education or a stepping stone to the college of your choice. You'll realize that you have been and continue to be part of a family that will always be a cherished piece of your life.

Salisbury School instills in boys a vibrant enthusiasm for learning and the self-confidence needed for intellectual, physical, moral and spiritual development. Built on essential core values, the School's unique culture promotes brotherhood, creativity, empathy, humility, integrity, leadership and respect. Salisbury graduates are men of character and promise who are prepared to meet the challenges of college and adulthood and to make a difference in an entrepreneurial, technological and cosmopolitan world.

Of course, one of the most important benefits to sending your son to a private boys’ school is the advantage it will give him when applying for college. Indeed, college prep is a major focus at Salisbury School. Our students work closely with advisors and use sophisticated tools to identify the best schools for them and put together a strong application package that will increase their chances of acceptance. We have been one of the most successful college prep boarding schools in the Northeast at getting our students into the institution of their choice.

Our goal is to educate prospective families, feeder schools, and educational consultants about the remarkable attributes and strengths of a Salisbury education thus promoting the Salisbury Advantage. Because we are experts in educating boys, we care about enrolling young men who will truly benefit from and grow in our well-balanced college-preparatory curriculum. Moreover, we look for boys who have a foundation or potential for success academically, athletically, artistically, socially and as leaders.

Admissions at Salisbury School has never been more vibrant, diverse or successful. Salisbury remains committed and true to our mission. Enrollment is enhanced by our firm commitment to character, citizenship, diversity, academic potential and school-wide participation.

Our rich curriculum will offer you a wide range of choices, challenges, and opportunities for growth. Salisbury offers one of the best college preparatory programs with all the fundamentals required for you to excel academically, socially, artistically, and athletically. We know that you are more likely to learn, tackle challenges, and stay engaged in a setting where you feel known, seen, and valued as an individual. Our teachers are experts at teaching boys because they build authentic relationships with you. They share their passion and excitement for their teaching topics with you, and create classroom experiences that also speak to your passions and interests.

Educational experts understand that there is no better way for you to master a skill than to work in a hands-on environment and produce actual results. At Salisbury, we know you need opportunities to learn actively, to be engaged and to be challenged. From Entrepreneurial Studies to Boat Building, you'll find a number of unique opportunities to dive in and make your learning visible.

Salisbury prides itself on discovering new and exciting ways to integrate technology into the classroom. Our Educational Technology team works with faculty members in all disciplines to create new and dynamic teaching resources. Our wireless network access provides coverage in nearly every location on campus. Salisbury wants boys to be connected, organized and productive. Dorm rooms are equipped with wired and wireless access points and students are given their own network storage, e-mail and Web portal accounts to communicate with faculty and peers, as well as obtain access to critical academic resources.