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The Taft School is an academically rigorous co-educational college-preparatory boarding and day school in New England for students in grades 9-12. Close to 600 students from 44 countries and 33 states prepare for college at this academically rigorous school set on 226 acres.
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More than a century has passed since Mr. Taft founded our...
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Taft’s athletic program is an integral component of school...
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The Taft School. Founded in 1890, The Taft School is a...
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Academics - Taft School: Private Connecticut Boarding School
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That premise lies at the heart of the Taft School motto, and...
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Step 1: Connect with Taft. Step 2: Connect with The Enrollment Management Association (register to take the SSAT) Step 3: Schedule a Visit. Step 4: Apply using the Standard Application Online or Gateway to Prep Schools application. Step 5: Apply for Financial Aid (optional) Step 6: Ask Teachers for Recommendations.
The school was founded in 1890 as Mr. Taft's School (renamed to The Taft School in 1898) by Horace Dutton Taft, the brother of U.S. President William Howard Taft. Horace Taft's friend Sherman Day Thacher (the founder of California's Thacher School) inspired Taft to start his own boarding school.
More than a century has passed since Mr. Taft founded our school. While the world and the school have changed dramatically, his fundamental values endure: work hard, without regard for public acclaim; develop all your talents: academic, artistic, and athletic; and most importantly, give of yourself to others.
Learn about The Taft School, a co-ed boarding school in Connecticut with a rigorous academic program and a motto of service. Compare its tuition, acceptance rate, endowment, sports, and more with other top boarding schools.
Apr 23, 2024 · The Taft School is a prestigious boarding school that offers academic rigor, diversity, and personal development. Learn about its programs, rankings, campus life, reviews, and more.
The Coliseum has become a legendary and traditional high school basketball venue. It hosted OHSAA central district and regional playoffs in boys' High School basketball until 2013, when the Central District Athletic Board opted to move games to Ohio Dominican University.