The Hotchkiss School

Lakeville, Connecticut · Day and boarding · Co-ed · Grades 9–12, PG

The Hotchkiss School, founded in 1891, is an independent boarding school in Lakeville, Connecticut, serving grades 9 through 12 and a small number of postgraduates. About 95% of students live in 13 residence halls, and 19% come from outside the U.S. It offers more than 250 courses and operates a 287-acre farm near campus. All applicants must submit grade-appropriate standardized test scores (SSAT, ISEE, PSAT, SAT or ACT), and applicants whose first language is not English also submit TOEFL, Duolingo or IELTS results unless they have studied in English for three or more years; the school notes that a TOEFL iBT score of 100 indicates strong English skills. There is no ESL program. The application deadline for 2027-28 is January 15, 2027.

• About 95% of students live on campus in 13 residence halls
• 250+ academic courses
• 287-acre Fairfield Farm supplies part of the dining hall produce
• More than $13.9 million in financial aid each year
• No ESL support; non-native speakers submit an English proficiency test