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About Phillips Academy Andover

Phillips Academy Andover is an independent, coeducational boarding and day school founded in 1778 in Andover, Massachusetts, about 20 miles north of Boston.

Andover offers a broad college-preparatory program for grades 9 through 12 and post-graduates, with need-blind admission and financial aid meeting 100% of demonstrated need for admitted students. Students participate in a wide range of academic, artistic, and athletic opportunities on a residential campus organized into student clusters.

The Office of Admission welcomes inquiries at admissions@andover.edu or 978-749-4050. Campus visits and virtual events are available through andover.edu.

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Address
180 Main Street, Andover, Massachusetts 01810
Established
1778
Grades / levels
Grades 9–12, Post-Graduate
Boards / curriculum
Rigorous college preparatory curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Courses offered
Boarding and day programs, arts, athletics, global learning
Languages
English; extensive world language program
Accreditation
NEASC accredited
Email
admissions@andover.edu
Phone
978-749-4050
Admissions email
admissions@andover.edu
Admissions phone
978-749-4050

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