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Nationalities
| Number of students |
250 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
40 |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
87% local : 13% international |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, Latin, Spanish |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Interview and admissions test. |
School day
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Acapella/music practice, American sign language, anime/manga/digital art, book discussion, chess, creative writing, computer programming, debate, environmental club, film and media, gender equity, makers, math and science, Model UN, music creation, NASA, Newsman newspaper, peer tutoring, photography, robotics, social justice, yearbook |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Sport |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Library |
Boarding
| Boarding facilities at the school |
Students live in Back Bay in two contiguous historic townhouses that have been purposefully converted to dormitories, two blocks from our academic buildings. Students are walking distance to museums, shopping, sports events, theaters, universities, and more. It is a location like no other! Six live-in dorm parents, all of whom teach and/or coach at Newman, ensure the safety and well-being of boarding students. |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The Newman School is an independent day and boarding school in the heart of Boston's Back Bay. Newman provides opportunity for students from broadly diverse backgrounds to pursue serious studies in a welcoming and supportive environment where self and community are paramount. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Newman provides opportunity for students from broadly diverse backgrounds to pursue serious studies in a welcoming and supportive environment where self and community are paramount. |