About
A Private Boarding and Day High School in New England
Founded in 1813, Kimball Union Academy (KUA) is a premier New England boarding and day school serving grades 9-12 and Post-Graduates. As one of the oldest boarding schools in the nation, KUA is rooted in history, but innovative in nature and forward-thinking in our approach.
KUA prepares students for the world's most selective universities by balancing strong academics with a deep-seated culture of belonging and global citizenship. Our elite athletics and robust arts programs, paired with an array of activities and easy access to the outdoors, ensures that students lead healthy, productive, and meaningful lives.
KUA prepares students for the world's most selective universities by balancing strong academics with a deep-seated culture of belonging and global citizenship. Our elite athletics and robust arts programs, paired with an array of activities and easy access to the outdoors, ensures that students lead healthy, productive, and meaningful lives.
Whether you are looking for a competitive academic challenge or a community that feels like a second home, KUA is designed to help you bridge the gap between who you are and who you want to become.
A Global Village in New Hampshire
Boarding school isn't just about where you sleep; it’s about the "spaces in between"—the late-night conversations, the shared meals, and the lifelong friendships formed. With students from 23 countries, we are a microcosm of the world, teaching you how to live, work, and lead in a global society.
Our Educational Philosophy
We offer a transformative high-school experience anchored by KUA Design, our research-backed framework that tailors learning and growth to the adolescent brain. Our goal is to deeply understand every student—fostering academic skill, social-emotional growth, wellbeing, and independence.
Why Attend Boarding School in New Hampshire?
Our 1,300-acre campus in Meriden, New Hampshire, serves as a living laboratory for discovery, leadership, and personal growth. Close to Dartmouth College, KUA offers an ideal educational environment where the natural environment extends our classroom for intellectual exploration in the mountains, lakes, and streams that surround us.
