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Investing in a private school education is one of the most important decisions you can make. So is determining the place you want to call home. At Kimball Union Academy, you’ll find a transformational education that puts you at the heart of the experience.
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KUA Design
On the foundation of positive relationships, KUA leverages the science of how the brain works and learns to create intentionally designed experiences and challenges so that all students feel motivated, engaged, and supported.
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Student Life
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Athletics
We offer a competitive and engaging athletic and recreational program for student athletes looking to progress in their sport. Our coaches provide incredible instruction for developing student-athletes, at every skill level.Play for KUA
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Seb
“I love it here. I’ve never loved the city so much as when I’ve lived here, because now I have the best of both worlds. For people who haven’t visited the Upper Valley, it’s special. I want to soak this place up.”New York City
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Tong Meltzer
“The nature of our work in boarding school is that we have built-in skills of knowing how to talk to kids in a relatable way. Many adults are really invested in students’ lives beyond just the classroom interactions.”Director of Wellness and Counseling Services
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Annelise
“I’ve gotten more comfortable with using my voice and talking to people and that’s part of KUA’s continuous push forward.”New York
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Stella
"KUA is a place where new beginnings are celebrated, and where students are encouraged to step out of their comfort zones and make a positive impact on the world around them."New Hampshire
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Claire
“I was immediately drawn to the beautiful and charming campus. I know I made the right choice because the KUA community supports me in everything I do.”San Francisco
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Charles Muhlauri
“I talk of all my players being able first and foremost to enjoy being part of the group. It's the responsibility of everyone on the team to make it a success."Boys Varsity Soccer Coach
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Alex
“KUA has definitely furthered my love for theater; but more than that, it challenged me and shaped me to become the actor I am today."Tunbridge, VT
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Andrew Bridges
"School can happen to you, or for you. Are you engaging or simply enduring? At KUA, I urge my students to take ownership of their education and to seek out personal relevance."Science Teacher
Happening Around Campus
List of 4 news stories.
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Ethics Day Offers a Glimpse of What’s to Come
In less than 100 days, Kimball Union Academy’s graduating Class of 2026 will leave the familiar confines of The Hilltop and face the prospects of new, often complex challenges. To support their transition, KUA hosts an annual Ethics Day, that affords students the opportunity to hear directly from alumni and parents about how they navigated an ethical dilemma they faced in their professional lives.Read More -
KUA Theater Presents "Urinetown"
Read MoreWhat do you get when you combine a 20-year drought, a corrupt government, a greedy ban on private toilets, and one extremely self-aware musical? You get Urinetown — and Kimball Union Academy is bringing this award-winning, laugh-out-loud satire to the stage later this month. -
Through the Lens of an Olympian
Read MoreWith the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics underway, we checked in with Kimball Union Academy’s own Olympic success story to ask his thoughts on the Games thus far. Mathematics teacher and Nordic ski coach Justin Freeman competed in the winter Olympics exactly 20 years ago — the last time the Games were held in Italy — as a member of the U.S. Ski Team. -
Conceptual Physics Is Hardly a Drag
Read MoreIt’s not often that physics classes need to call in support from a Zamboni, but for ninth-grade conceptual physics, a good resurfacing of Akerstrom Arena was in order. That’s because students in Andrew Bridges’ conceptual physics classes took to the ice for a two-part friction lab that generated far more smiles than drag — or fluid resistance.
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Winter Musical
Join us for the KUA Arts Department's production of Urinetown!Location: Flickinger AuditoriumContact: Noah HarrellRead More -
Winter Musical
Join us for the KUA Arts Department's production of Urinetown!Location: Flickinger AuditoriumContact: Noah HarrellRead More -
Winter Musical
Join us for the KUA Arts Department's production of Urinetown!Location: Flickinger AuditoriumContact: Noah HarrellRead More
KUA by the Numbers
Kimball Union Academy is a top private boarding and day school in New England for grades 9-12. Our mission is to create a deep sense of belonging for all members of our community as they develop the knowledge, voice, and character to live with purpose and integrity.
