Eaglebrook School

Eaglebrook is truly a special place - from the world-class facilities to the faculty that really care about the students. We had two boys attend Eaglebrook and the experiences they had both in and out of the classroom were life-changing. Learning how to study, opening their minds to learning, sharing experiences with other students from around the globe were seminal in their development and led them both to a path of success for high school and beyond. Lifelong friendships were formed, and they boys both still place Eaglebrook as the springboard for their educational accomplishments.

My son graduated from this school. The school inspired him to transform from a mischievous, playful child into a young man who is dedicated to his studies, plays all sports, sets future goals, and is determined to achieve them. He learned patience and perseverance to succeed, and became caring towards friends and those around him. The school has an excellent environment, modern learning equipment, sports facilities, and provides opportunities and support for every child. Most importantly, it has a caring teaching staff and team who look after students in all aspects: physical health, mental well-being, and safety. My son said it was the best experience of his life. Best life long experience !!!

My son graduated from this school. The school inspired him to transform from a mischievous and playful child into a young man who is dedicated to his studies, plays all kinds of sports, sets future goals, and is committed to achieving them. He is patient and perseveres to succeed, and is caring towards friends and those around him. The school has an excellent environment, modern learning equipment, sports facilities, and provides opportunities to support every child. Most importantly, it has caring teachers and staff who look after students in all aspects: physical health, mental well-being, and safety. My son said it was the best experience in his life. Best life long experience!!!

Principal Zhan's Review: For 100 years, this school has consistently sent excellent students to top American high schools. From academic, social, cultural, and emotional aspects, Eaglebrook provides strong support for adolescent boys.
Starting at age 11, four full years of middle school comprehensively shape boys, preparing them to become outstanding leaders. The competition for American junior high schools is fierce. Parents considering applying for 6th or 7th grade are advised to start preparations in 2nd-4th grade.
In terms of cultural heritage, it has maintained a tradition of family management for a century, currently in its third generation. During the traditional Home Nights event every Wednesday, students and mentors have dinner together and interact, and the school invites public figures to give speeches.
In terms of academic cultivation, Eaglebrook offers a rich and diverse curriculum suitable for middle school boys' learning styles, providing up to 112 courses across 6 major subjects: English, mathematics, history, language, science, and art. 6th-grade students are required to study Latin, and starting from 7th grade, they can choose other languages such as Chinese, French, or Spanish.
In terms of community building, the school fosters a warm and caring environment, guiding students to discover self-motivation and cultivate confidence. The school focuses on building close relationships between teachers and students. In addition to teaching, teachers also mentor teams, act as dormitory parents, and are always available to help when boys need support.
In terms of emotional support, the school has a wealth of traditional activities and team community services to help children develop strong psychological and social skills. Furthermore, the school provides round-the-clock care for children's physical and mental well-being.

Regarding Eaglebrook School, I recorded a 4-minute video to explain it to everyone, http://www.findingschool.net/virtual-tour/107

Eaglebrook School is a boys' middle school for grades 6 to 9, located in the town of Deerfield. In 1965, the school established the C. Thurston Chase Learning Center, which includes a library, classrooms, and a theater. The school boasts first-class sports facilities, such as baseball fields, sports grounds, ski slopes, gymnasiums, squash courts, a fitness center, a wrestling area, a swimming pool, and an ice hockey rink. It hosts various sports competitions annually. The young men who graduate from the school are known for being handsome, confident, and independent.

Eaglebrook School is nestled in the hills of Deerfield, Western Massachusetts, a 2.5-hour drive from Boston. It enrolls 257 students from grades 6-9, with a boarding rate of 75% and an international student ratio of 29%. As a top-tier boarding junior preparatory school for boys in the US, Eaglebrook attracts elite families from around the world to send their children here for study and growth.

The school was founded in 1922 by Howard Gibbs, a teacher from the prestigious Deerfield Academy. One of the current heads of school, Andrew Chase, is the third-generation head of school in his family. Andrew's grandfather succeeded the founder as head of school in 1928, and Andrew's father took over the position in 1966, serving until 2002. Subsequently, Andrew became Eaglebrook's fourth head of school, inheriting the family's educational philosophy and passion.

Speaking of educational passion, Eaglebrook focuses on the balanced development and social awareness of boys. Here, students learn how to take responsibility, build self-confidence, and play leadership roles, setting examples for their peers. The cultivation of Core Skills is integrated into Eaglebrook's daily teaching. Benefiting from a low student-to-teacher ratio of 1:3.5, students can maximize their personal growth here.

For a more detailed introduction, please see the extended comments section.

Eaglebrook School is a boarding junior high school for boys in grades 6-9, founded by teachers from Deerfield. The school covers 724 acres and is located on the beautiful Pocumtuck Mountain in Deerfield, Massachusetts, right next to the prestigious Deerfield Academy.

Visiting the school twice gave me the feeling of an "outdoor paradise" with first-class hardware facilities. The first time I was given a tour by an admissions officer, who was also an alumnus of the school. The second time, an 8th-grade student showed me around. The overall impression was that both the teachers and students were very gentlemanly.

1. Special Courses: Improvisational theater, glass painting, stone carving, patchwork, and more. The school also offers tutorial classes such as developmental reading, English for non-native speakers, and German.

2. Term Courses: In terms of languages, 6th graders can only study Latin. 7th, 8th, and 9th graders can study French, Latin, Spanish, and Chinese. Only 9th grade offers honors courses in English and Science.

3. The school's ski team is very strong; there are competitive and recreational teams. They not only have an alpine skiing area and facilities but also a ski patrol team.

4. The school emphasizes cultivating students' writing and reading skills. It provides dedicated academic support for writing and reading, offering one-on-one instruction on writing techniques, reading methods, and even vocabulary memorization to improve reading comprehension. This better helps students.

5. Offers specialized technology courses: Teaching students how to design webpages, where they can publish and share their work at a weekly morning assembly; as well as computer animation production using 3D technology, among others.