
Choate Rosemary
Wallingford
Type
Co-ed
Size
850 students
Languages
French, English
Ages
15 - 18
Tuition
72 400 CHF
Location
Wallingford
About the School
Choate Rosemary Hall is one of America's most distinguished co-educational boarding and day schools, located in the historic New England town of Wallingford, Connecticut. The school traces its origins to 1890, when Mary Atwater Choate founded a school for girls, and to 1896, when her husband established a complementary school for boys on the family's Rosemary Farm estate. The two schools merged to form Choate Rosemary Hall in 1971, creating one of New England's leading co-educational institutions. The school educates approximately 850 students in grades 9 through 12, drawn from across the United States and from more than 40 countries internationally. The campus is a striking collection of Georgian brick buildings set across a beautifully maintained New England estate, providing a setting that reflects the school's traditions whilst supporting a thoroughly modern academic programme. Choate Rosemary Hall's alumni roll is among the most distinguished of any American secondary school, counting President John F. Kennedy, financier and philanthropist Paul Mellon, and a long list of business, political, and artistic leaders. The school is situated approximately 12 miles from New Haven and around two hours from both New York City and Boston, making it accessible for families travelling via multiple airports.
Academics
Academic Excellence
Choate Rosemary Hall offers a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum for students in grades 9 through 12. The academic programme is built around a liberal arts framework encompassing English, mathematics, sciences, history, languages, the arts, and computer science. Advanced Placement (AP) courses are available across a wide range of subjects, and the school's extensive elective offerings allow students to pursue areas of particular intellectual interest in depth. Class sizes are deliberately kept small to facilitate genuine dialogue between students and faculty. The school places particular emphasis on developing students as independent thinkers and writers capable of engaging with complex ideas. Boarding students live in residential houses overseen by faculty members, fostering close mentoring relationships that extend well beyond the classroom. University placement outcomes are outstanding, with graduates consistently gaining admission to the most selective universities in the United States and internationally.
Beyond the Classroom
Rich Campus Life
Choate Rosemary Hall offers an exceptionally rich programme of activities beyond the classroom. Athletics are taken seriously, with the school competing at a high level across team and individual sports including football, lacrosse, squash, crew, and swimming. The performing and visual arts are equally prominent — the school's dedicated arts centre supports theatre productions, musical ensembles, dance, and studio arts. Student publications, community service programmes, and a wide range of academic clubs and societies complete a co-curricular offer that encourages every student to develop passions and skills outside of formal study.
Getting Here
Private transfer and arrival logistics coordinated by Swiss Academic Network
Commercial Airport
Bradley International (BDL) — 45 min / JFK — 2h
Private Aviation
Waterbury-Oxford Airport (OXC) — 30 min
Train Station
New Haven Union Station — 30 min
5-Star Hotel Nearby
Mayflower Inn & Spa, Washington CT
SAN arranges private aviation, luxury ground transfers, and family accommodation for all arrivals and departures. Contact us to coordinate your child's travel.
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