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. We offer a transformative college-preparatory education that places individual growth and development at its core.
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. Our community is defined by a 25% international student population representing 23+ countries, fostering a "Global Village" atmosphere. KUA prepares students for the world's most selective universities by balancing strong academics with a deep-seated culture of belonging and global citizenship.
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. Our community is defined by a 25% international student population representing 23+ countries, fostering a "Global Village" atmosphere. KUA prepares students for the world's most selective universities by balancing strong academics with a deep-seated culture of belonging and global citizenship.
Be You. Become Who You Want to Be.
Kimball Union is committed to creating a deep sense of belonging for all members of our community. Your time here begins with a safe environment where you can be yourself, take educational risks, stretch yourself, and defy expectations. You’ll live and learn in an environment that helps you navigate your unique path and builds your social and emotional confidence.
Go Beyond
Through KUA Design, our unique approach to education, we offer a variety of ways for you to acquire and demonstrate your skills so you can capitalize on your strengths while pushing you to face challenges. Along the way, you’ll be guided by our exceptional faculty, advisors, coaches, learning specialists, and college counselors who will prepare you for productive and meaningful lives in college and beyond.
Why Attend Boarding School in New Hampshire?
Situated on a 1,300-acre rural campus in Meriden, New Hampshire, KUA is located 12 miles from Dartmouth College with easy access to all the intellectual resources of the Upper Valley.This ideal educational environment offers students quiet, distraction-free study. We practice place-based education, allowing our natural environment to extend our classroom for intellectual exploration in the mountains, lakes, and streams that surround us.
