Fay School

Southborough, Massachusetts, USA view map
Co-Ed, No Religious Affiliation

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Founded in 1866 and located 25 miles from Boston in Southborough, Massachusetts, Fay School is an independent, coeducational day and boarding school for 462 students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 9. The School’s boarding program (grades seven through nine) serves 115 students from throughout the United States and more than 17 foreign countries, forming a true multicultural community that is a unique and defining aspect of the School.

Fay’s challenging academic program emphasizes the development of solid foundational skills, preparing students for the intellectual demands of independent secondary schools. Fay’s supportive learning environment affords students the opportunity to develop close relationships with the School’s caring and dedicated faculty.

In the spirit of our motto, Poteris Modo Velis ("You can if you will"), Fay seeks students who embrace the School’s core values of Academic Excellence, Earnest Effort, Honorable Conduct, Dedicated Service, and Wellness of Mind, Body, and Spirit. Through participation in a wide variety of athletic, artistic, extracurricular, and service activities, Fay students gain a better understanding of their interests and talents and become actively engaged, community-minded citizens who take initiative and assume leadership roles. Fay is committed to educating each child to his or her full potential through a broad, balanced, and challenging program that establishes a solid foundation for a productive and fulfilling life.

48 Main Street, Southborough, Massachusetts, USA 01772
508-485-0100

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Director of Admission: Beth Whitney
Admissions Phone:508-490-8201Fax:508-481-7872
Email: admission@fayschool.org Website: www.fayschool.org


  • Application Deadline: February 01
  • Application Fee: $50
  • International Application Fee: $100
  • Accept TABS Admission Application: Yes

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  • Founded: 1866
  • Campus Size: 66 acres
  • Grades Offered: kindergarten-9th
  • Accredited by: AISNE
Student Body
Boarding
Grades 7th-9th
Day
Grades kindergarten-9th
Total
Girls     53 183 236
Boys     62 164 226
Total     115 347 462

Tuition and Financial Aid
  • 7-Day Boarding: $56,950
  • 5-Day Boarding: N/A
  • Day Tuition Fee: $24,775
  • Payment Plans: Offered
  • Need-Based Aid: Offered
  • Students Receiving Aid: 14.00%
  • Average Awarded: $22,155
School Finances
  • Merit Scholarships: Not Offered
  • Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 0.00%
  • Average Merit Scholarship: $0
  • Current Endowment: $35,000,000
  • Per Student Endowment: $0
 
 

Department Director: David Liebmann, Assistant Head of School

Average Class Size: 12

Full Time Teachers: 71

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 73.00%

Student/Teacher Ratio: 8:1

Summer Programs Offered: Offered

Advanced/Enrichment Programs
Support Programs
  • ESL: Beginning
  • ESL: Intermediate
  • ESL: Advanced
  • Learning Center
English:
  • Honors
  • Literature
History:
  • Honors
  • United States History
  • World History
Foreign Languages:
  • Chinese-Mandarin
  • French
  • Spanish
  • Latin
Religion/Philosophy:
Humanities/Social Sciences:
Sciences:
  • Biology
  • Environmental Science
  • Physical Science
Math:
  • Honors Math
Computer Studies:
Music:
  • Band
  • Choral Music
Performing/Visual Arts:
  • 3-D Design
  • Art
  • Ceramics
  • Drama
  • Drawing
  • Painting
  • Pottery
  • Printmaking
  • Publications
  • Sculpture
  • Theater Arts
Special Programs:
  • Community Service
  • Leadership
Distinctive or New Programs:
  • N/A
AP Courses Available:
 
 

Department Director: Andrew Long

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 7

Average Students Per Dorm: 15

No. of Girls Dorms: 4

No. of Boys Dorms: 3


 
 
 
 
 
 

Dress Code: Formal

Student Life

Facilities

  • Baseball field(s)
  • Basketball court(s)
  • Fitness Center
  • Technology Center
  • Volleyball court(s)
  • Football field
  • Indoor basketball court(s)
  • Pool
  • Indoor climbing wall

Clubs and Organizations

  • Community Service
  • Diversity Club
  • Dorm Proctors
  • Environmental Club
  • Foreign Language Clubs
  • International Clubs
  • Literary Magazine
  • Math Club
  • Student Activities
  • Student Government
  • Student Publications
  • Yearbook
  • Yoga
 
 

Arts Department Director: Billy Claire

Athletics Department Director: Rob Feingold

Arts
  • Brass Ensemble
  • Choral Music
  • Jazz Ensemble
  • String Ensemble
  • Tech Crew
  • Theater
Interscholastic Sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross-Country Running
  • Field Hockey
  • Football
  • Ice Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
Recreational Sports
  • Aerobics
  • Alpine Skiing
  • Golf
  • Snowboarding
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Weight Lifting
 
 

College Information

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Middle Percentile of SAT Scores

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Critical Reading NA NA
Mathematics NA NA
Writing NA NA



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Summary: International families who want their children to be educated in the United States have a unique opportunity at Fay School during the summer through our six-week International Student Program (ISP). Local families also have an opportunity to experience Fay during the summer through Fay Discovery. Fay Discovery is a day camp for children ages 3-15.

Department Director: Scott LeBrun

International Student Summer Session

June 30, 2012 to August 10, 2012

The Summer Session of Fay's International Student Program is designed to enrich international students' use of English and to provide an academic and cultural introduction to Fay School and the United States. This is a six week boarding program for students aged 10-15.

Registration Deadline: May 01, 2012
Tuition: $9,000
Financial Aid Available:  No
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Summer Day Camp

June 25, 2012 to August 17, 2012

Fay Discovery Summer is a dynamic, hands-on program for children entering Pre-Kindergarten through grade nine. Our program provides campers and students with an engaging and nurturing atmosphere that encourages exploration, creativity, and lasting connections among children and adults.

Registration Deadline: June 01, 2011
Tuition: $475
Financial Aid Available:  
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