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5-Day and 7-Day Boarding Program for Grades 9-12 in Seattle

A unique and supportive close-knit Community where Students can Live, Learn and Grow on an urban campus.

The Northwest School combines strong academics, a vibrant liberal arts curriculum, and a dynamic urban Seattle experience in the city's only co-ed 5-day and 7-day boarding program for grades 9-12.

Why Choose to Board

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An Exciting and Supportive Boarding Program
Northwest offers a close-knit boarding experience in a vibrant urban environment. Our Seattle campus gives students big-city exposure, cross-cultural engagement, and academic and social support.
Education is Everything: We Will Help You Grow
Northwest's rigorous interdisciplinary program helps stduents develop critical thinking and creative problem solving skills. Our comprehensive liberal arts education helps students acquire the knowledge, skills, and confidence to successfully navigate the expectations of college and beyond.
Learning That is Grounded in the Arts
Our dynamic arts curriculum is integrated across the entire education experience - the Arts are central to our academic program. This encourages students to think outside the box and develop creative solutions to global issues.
A Global Perspective on an Urban Campus
Global perspective is a core Northwest value, and is an intergal part of the boarding experience. Live and learn with students from across the world in an urban setting. About 80% of students participate in an international experience by the time they graduate!
Flexible Boarding Options
Northwest offers both 5-day and 7-day boarding options. This gives families more flexibility based on distance, student readiness, and the optimal boarding experience for your family.
Feeling Safe, Healthy, and Supported
Student safety and well-being are our top priorities, and our boarding faculty provide consistent supervision and support to help students thrive academically and socially. There are several extra-curricular opportunities to explore local and regional events and activities.
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Northwest Boarding is a great fit for students who:

  • Want to be challenged by a dynamic and creative school experience.
  • Enjoy the perks of an urban environment with access to city life, cosmopolitan communities, and fun activities.
  • Thrive in a community that feels inclusive, globally minded, and also personal.
  • Are curious about people, places, history, local culture, and more.
  • Are open to becoming positive change agents and creative thinkers in an increasingly complex global society.
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Why Boarding at Northwest?

  • Seattle is your classroom — access to a vibrant and exciting city, its opportunities, and its culture
  • Structured residential program — supervision and support, study routines, and community life
  • Creative campus experience — liberal arts, academic rigor, and many opportunities to grow and excel
  • Global community — live and learn with local and international students, travel regionally and abroad

"At Northwest, we believe that having a roommate plays a key role in community, growth, and a student's development. All roommates are uniquely hand-matched by boarding faculty for maximum compatibility."

– Andrew Corse, Residential Life Coordinator

A Safe and Supportive Boarding Program that Builds Independence and Creativity

 

Get in Touch
Thank you for considering our unique and welcoming boarding school community, where students are accepted, supported, and thrive.
 
Our Admissions team will follow up shortly to discuss next steps!