Mark Friedman International students often find that arts programs play an especially appealing role in selecting a boarding school in the United States. In fact, you may be considering a U.S. education because both contemporary and traditional arts are flourishing in this country, and many of our boarding schools excel in arts instruction. To be sure, arts programs vary widely from school to school.
Some schools specialize in the arts, with intensive classes in dance, theatre, music, and so forth.
Some offer a strong arts program in connection with a more traditional curriculum. Other schools offer relatively little instruction in the arts. Selecting a program Finding a school which matches your interests requires some thought about the nature of your needs and goals and how they may change over time. Understanding this will help you determine what resources you desire. Spend time reading each school's literature and exploring its website.