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Students may choose George School for the academic program, but everything surrounding that — the leadership skills they build in clubs and on teams, the life skills they gain from living and socializing with friends from around the world, and their creative pursuits — adds the ‘something special’ to their George School experience.”

Mb Duckett Ireland, Assistant Head of School for Student Life

The expertise of our College Counseling team makes coming to George School not a job to me, but a calling. We want families to know that our team is fueled by the desire to learn what we can do to best help support their student. I am excited to guide students and their families through this exciting process as students think about new beginnings in their journey beyond George School."

Beth Ann Burkmar, Director of College Counseling

The IB Diploma Program has changed my approach to studying and has given me a whole new perspective on what knowledge can be. It has taught me so many things that I would have never experienced on the other side of the world.” 

Mira A., Class of 2026

I don't think there is a typical George School student. We are all unique, but we do share some common traits: curiosity — a desire to explore the world; compassion — feeling deeply for others; and a commitment to fully support our communities."

Kyle A., Class of 2026

I have always loved playing basketball, but playing at GS has been a very different experience that I am grateful for. My coaches on the basketball team are very supportive, helping me with things on and off the court.”

Maya R., Class of 2027

The best part of being a boarder? The friendships. There’s something about brushing your teeth side-by-side at midnight or studying together that forges unbreakable bonds. We’ve cried over bad test grades, celebrated tiny victories (like not burning toast), and laughed until we cried over inside jokes no one else would understand.”

Athena C., Class of 2028 

Students see their teachers in so many different facets of life. I’m not just their teacher; I will run into students on the weekends, play songs with them on Live Music Weekend and coach and advise them, in addition to teaching them in the classroom. I really think it's easier to be motivated when you're comfortable in a class and around your teachers. It allows them to learn better and enjoy their experience as a student.”

Walter Stephenson '08, Science Faculty

Before taking science classes with George School’s hands-on approach, I had never been interested in STEM before. With my newfound love of science and George School’s approach to classes, I have been inspired to figure out the 'whys' in the world around me.”

Halaylah L., Class of 2025

If I learn something that is exciting to me, I bring it into the classroom. If I learn something in the classroom, it comes into my work.”

Jō Adachi, Arts Faculty

You hear a lot from independent school marketing that students have a voice and are part of the conversation. George School definitely lives up to the hype. That’s something that the school does really well: helping students hone that voice.”

Kelliann Carroll, Advancement Office

George School is a ‘Given Place.' It means that George School is a place to learn and grow, not only to create my legacy, but to also make room for the many other students yet to come.”

Zoe A., Class of 2027

I have absolutely zero regrets about being a boarder in Orton. The many memories I've made are some I know will latch on to my memory until I get old. Be it day or night, there was almost never a time in my two years so far as a boarder where Orton wasn’t fun.”

Majd A., Class of 2026

Jillian Y.,  Class of 2026