Kent School | College-Preparatory Boarding & Day School in Kent, CT (Grades 9–12) Your web browser does not support the <video> tag. Your web browser does not support the <video> tag. Welcome To Kent School We are guided by our motto—Simplicity of Life, Directness of Purpose, Self-Reliance—to educate our students intellectually, socially, ethically, and spiritually so that they will be prepared to contribute to the common good in the world beyond Kent School. Simplicity of Life We live deliberately at Kent, with a clear focus on whole-student education. Directness of Purpose Our purpose at Kent is simple: we foster deep relationships that prepare our students to contribute to the common good in the world beyond Kent. Self-Reliance We cultivate self-advocacy and resilience in our students so they make the most of their support networks. Students from 29 U.S. states and 31 countries. 93% boarding, 7% day Teaching faculty hold advanced degrees Students who receive Financial Aid Student to faculty ratio Teams in 23 sports Courses including Advanced Studies courses Active Empathy The skill necessary not only to see and understand another’s perspective, but also to act in ways that advance mutual understanding. Servant Leadership Understanding leadership as service to others. Critical & Creative Thinking The ability to assess both quantitative and qualitative information critically, create knowledge from it, and apply that knowledge to novel contexts. Effective Communication The ability to communicate effectively in written and oral forms. Engaged Citizenship Understanding and fulfilling one’s responsibilities to individuals in a community and to the community itself. Take the Next Step!