At Colby, students are the stewards of their educational journey. Through an engaging liberal arts curriculum, The Colby School teaches the whole child by providing challenging, developmentally appropriate academic courses integrated with enrichment classes. Our classes are designed to enable kids to learn using their innate multiple intelligences. Students are the center of our learning community.

Colby is committed to a culturally and economically diverse student body. About a third of our students receive financial aid.

A Colby education includes:

• Small class sizes
• Individualized instruction
• Integrated curriculum blending music, art, p.e., multimedia and computer technology, foreign language, and outdoor education.
• Outdoor education including Nordic and Alpine skiing, ecology studies, camping trips, nature expeditions, and travel to foreign countries.
• Community service learning
• Greenhouse program
• Exciting summer programs