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About Groton School

Groton School is a co-educational independent boarding and day school in Groton, Massachusetts, founded in 1884. It offers a college-preparatory programme typically spanning grades 8–12 in a residential campus community. Academics emphasise a rigorous liberal arts curriculum supported by arts, athletics and house life.

Admission is selective. Families should review application timelines, visit options and financial-aid information on groton.org. Independent-school tuition and boarding fees change annually — download the official fee schedule rather than third-party summaries. Boarding applicants should understand residential expectations and weekend schedules.

Campus address: 282 Farmers Row, Groton, MA 01450. Confirm admissions contacts, open houses and required recommendations on the official website. International families should ask about enrolment documentation and travel calendars. Compare Groton with peer New England boarding schools on size, culture and academic intensity. Families should review house life, weekend leave and financial-aid timelines carefully. Download the current official fee schedule rather than relying on third-party summaries. Prospective students and families should verify the latest tuition, housing costs, application deadlines, testing policy and financial-aid rules on the institution's official website for the intended entry year. Published third-party summaries can become outdated quickly. Keep academic transcripts, counsellor recommendations and identification documents organised early, and confirm any programme-specific prerequisites before submitting an application. Campus visits or official virtual sessions are useful for understanding teaching style, student support and residential life. Prospective students and families should verify the latest tuition, housing costs, application deadlines, testing policy and financial-aid rules on the institution's official website for the intended entry year. Published third-party summaries can become outdated quickly. Keep academic transcripts, counsellor recommendations and identification documents organised early, and confirm any programme-specific prerequisites before submitting an application. Campus visits or official virtual sessions are useful for understanding teaching style, student support and residential life.

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Address
282 Farmers Row, Groton, Massachusetts 01450
Established
1884
Grades / levels
Grades 8–12 (boarding and day)
Courses offered
College-preparatory academics with residential house life, arts and athletics.
Languages
English
Phone
978-448-3363
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