Kent School

Actually, Kent's management of Chinese students is also very good. It shouldn't be a B. The atmosphere at Kent is excellent, united and friendly. School management is also very thorough, paying attention to every child. The new headmaster came from St Paul's and has been dedicated to reforms since taking office a few years ago. A very good point about Kent is that children are happy but also learn more about self-management and time management. Children's goals become clearer. The teachers are also excellent, especially with many outstanding teachers joining this year. Kent's food is also very good. The only downside of Kent is its geographical location; it's close to New York, but transportation isn't very developed. You must drive there, and getting an Uber isn't particularly easy. However, you can book an Uber from New York in advance.

Kent

1. Located on a hill in the town of Kent, Connecticut, between the Appalachian Trail and the Housatonic River, just a few minutes from the town center, Kent is a beautiful and quaint New England town. Kent boasts a vast 1200-acre campus, shaded by trees, surrounded by mountains, offering a beautiful environment;

2. The school's most prominent programs are engineering and business, especially mathematics;

3. Wentz Engineering Program: Students build a solid foundation in engineering through assignments, extracurricular activities, robotics competitions, summer programs, guest speaker lectures, field trips, and more. The Solar Car Challenge Team, founded in the 2019-2020 academic year, has achieved success through hard work, passionate teamwork, and creativity;

4. The school's rowing and ice hockey programs are very strong; the boys' rowing team has won awards for several consecutive years, and the ice hockey team frequently wins championships in New England regional competitions;

5. The school values Chinese students, and their university placements have been excellent in recent years;

6. Advanced Studies Diploma: This program requires students who demonstrate unique talent or aptitude in specific areas of research or performance to create and apply their skills. Students must complete a series of rigorous prerequisite courses and prepare a substantial body of complex and rich work. Examples include historical research papers, music or theatrical performance portfolios, laboratory or field exploration reports, mathematical thought elaborations, or engineering solutions;

7. Kent offers equestrian programs year-round, with complete and advanced facilities. Many alumni of Kent School's equestrian team are still nationally recognized equestrian professionals;

Principal Zhan's Review: Kent is a rigorous school with excellent traditions, offering students diverse academic support and meticulous help. It is more suitable for Chinese students who are psychologically mature, independent, and have a strong ability to adhere to rules.
In terms of cultural heritage, the school's environment and curriculum are modern, yet one can appreciate the school's traditional style while being there. St. Joseph's Chapel is the symbolic heart of Kent, and it can host both solemn and lively school events. Moreover, regardless of your faith tradition, you can enter the chapel to relax or find solace.
Regarding academic cultivation, the school uses its own AS courses instead of AP courses and has always maintained small class sizes to better facilitate class discussions and students' learning lives. Kent's engineering program is exceptionally strong; the school offers a highly valuable Pre-Engineering Certificate. Students who obtain this certificate can continue their studies at prestigious engineering or technology institutions such as MIT and Cornell University.
For community building, Kent requires every student to work on campus to foster their sense of responsibility and promote their integration into and love for the community.
In terms of emotional support, Kent emphasizes students' holistic well-being, treating their psychological, physical, and academic health as equally important components. It provides licensed professional doctors to help children address various adolescent concerns and problems.

Kent School, founded in 1906, is an Episcopal boarding school located in a serene and tranquil town in beautiful Litchfield County, Connecticut. It is just one mile from the vibrant town of Canterbury and approximately a two-hour drive from New York City. Although Kent is close to the town, its campus is substantial, covering 1200 acres. The entire campus is shaded by trees, surrounded by mountains, and offers a very open and expansive feel. The boarding student ratio is 93%.

Kent is a school that places a strong emphasis on academics. Unlike schools that have only recently begun to focus on STEM programs, Kent is a pioneer in this area among independent schools, having established its STEM program over 10 years ago. An example is the Pre-Engineering Program, where students deepen their understanding of engineering through a series of specialized courses, extracurricular activities, robotics competitions, and field trips. Simultaneously, Kent's Pre-College Business Study is equally distinctive, with courses covering topics such as the U.S. financial system and the global economy.