Marianapolis Preparatory School

Conveniently located one hour from Boston in Thompson, CT, Marianapolis is a traditional Northeastern boarding school. Students from the United States and many countries come together to develop the confidence and skills required for academic, intellectual, athletic, and artistic success.

Our small size of 280 students allows faculty that live on campus to develop close, enduring relationships. Students feel welcomed, cared for, and part of the school community right from the start. Our students work hard because academic standards are rigorous, students care about their success, and they take their studies seriously.

Marianapolis is an outstanding community of students, teachers, parents, and alumni who work together to foster an atmosphere of high expectations, trust, and compassion. There is an energy and spirit of character in our school. Students develop their creative talents, devote hours to service and play hard at athletics, as they learn teamwork, fairness, and respect for one another, all integral parts of our mission.

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Academic and Sport Facilities

Our academics all take place in one main building. It contains the dining hall, chemistry, physics and biology labs, dark room, library, chapel, classrooms, and music room.

Field House with basketball court, wrestling room, and weight room; multiple soccer and lacrosse fields, softball and baseball diamonds, tennis courts, and cross-country and hiking trails

Dormitories and School Residences

St. Johns Hall is the boy’s residence. Here you find two large recreational rooms with large screen TV, video games, computers, and pool tables/ping pong tables. Each dorm room, larger than many college dorm rooms, has two students.

St. Alberts and Bayer House, which are converted historic mansions, are the girl’s dormitories. They each have a common room with games, TV/DVD, and computers. The girls typically share a room with one roommate. Each dorm has wireless access for any student needing it.

Student population

Boys and Girls

Grades:

Boarding and Day 9-12

Number of students in the school

280 students (50 international students)

Teacher/Student ratio

1/8

Colleges and universities attended by Marianapolis students

Brown, Middlebury, Hamilton, Johns-Hopkins, Holy Cross, Notre Dame, Purdue, and Syracuse are some of the colleges recent graduates have gone on to.

Tuition Fees

Boarding: approx. $28,000

Starting dates

• Fall Semester: Early September
• Spring Semester: Early January

Other Services Offered

• Airport greeting and transfer service
• Orientation Service upon arrival
• Assistance in acquiring books and material
• Help with holiday accommodation
• Help with travel services during holidays
• Regular academic progress reports
• Social progress reports

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Extracurricular activities:

• Sports: including soccer, cross-country, tennis, volleyball, wrestling, basketball, golf, lacrosse, baseball and softball, are offered.
• Clubs & Activities: We also have over 30 different clubs, including yoga, drama, rock band, skiing, and dance to name a few.
• Weekend Activities: Thompson is situated in the Northeast Corner of Connecticut. Know as the “Quiet Corner”, Thompson, CT is one of the best kept secrets of New England. It is a rural town with quaint old New England charm, yet it is not far from many major cities, including Boston (1 hour), Providence (45 minutes), and Hartford (45 minutes.). You can take a walk along a tree lined street or venture on a quiet wooded trail. Opportunities abound in nearby areas, such as local skiing, antique shopping, and apple picking. Thompson, CT allows you to enjoy a wonderful country atmosphere, yet still be able to quickly venture to city life within an hour’s time.

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Contact Info

Closest international and local airports:

• Boston, MA – Logan Airport (1 hour)
• Hartford, CT-Bradley International (1 hour)