The Cambridge School of Weston
The Cambridge School of Weston is a progressive high school for day and boarding students in grades 9–12 and PG. CSW's mission is to provide a progressive education that emphasizes deep learning, meaningful relationships, and a dynamic program that inspires students to discover who they are and what their contribution is to their school, their community and the world.
By the numbers
Leave the Ordinary Behind at CSW
The Cambridge School of Weston has been at the forefront of educational innovation since our founding in 1886. Our progressive pedagogy is rooted in the student-centered philosophy of John Dewey, who advocated active, experiential learning within a curriculum designed to accommodate the interests of individual students. In his eyes-and ours-education is not simply the acquisition of content and proficiency. It’s also a way for students to develop and refine the skills required to become informed, engaged, and effective participants in a democratic society.
We believe that the world needs such citizens-individuals who not only have technical competence and skill, but who are also awake to their unique talents and who have developed ways to bring their distinctive skills and perspectives to what the world will ask of them. Our program develops students’ abilities to explore and engage with curiosity, courage, self-awareness, discipline, open-mindedness, and a sense of personal responsibility. Purposeful classroom experiences and assessments allow students to develop and practice independent thinking, critical analysis, imaginative problem-solving, productive collaboration, and constructive risk-taking.
We value creative process and challenge our students to push beyond perceived limitations and to make their work personally meaningful. We believe in the power of our approach to be transformative.

Academic Program
Our academic program offers breadth, depth, and intensity you won’t find at another high school. You’ll choose from over 250 classes to craft a highly personalized schedule that prepares you for the rigor of college study, allows you to dive into current areas of interest, and invites you to explore new fields of study.

The Module System
The Module System, also known as the Mod Plan, has been the cornerstone of our distinctive academic approach since 1973. Today, the Mod Plan continues to evolve in dynamic ways to meet the needs of our students, offering them the opportunity to take an active part in shaping their educational experience.

Athletics
The Cambridge School of Weston Athletics provides a competitive and developmental program that strives to cultivate each student’s appreciation for the lifelong benefits of physical activity by providing inclusive athletic opportunities for all.

Social Justice Requirement
CSW is proud to be the first independent school in the country to include a Social Justice Requirement among our graduation requirements—evidence of our deep commitment to cultivating engaged citizens with global consciousness and a sense of social responsibility.

Visual and Performing Arts
The arts are a vital and integral part of CSW's academic program. Our commitment to the arts stems from our belief that creativity and the willingness to take risks is central to a meaningful education. Coursework in the arts, both visual and performing, carries as much weight, rigor, and discipline as traditional academic subjects.

Off Campus Study
The flexibility within our Mod Plan allows for students to travel for a mod (3-5 weeks) to study: Spanish and ecology in the rainforests of Central America; French language, history, and culture in Paris; Mandarin and the arts in Taiwan; or marine life at Maine's Hurricane Island
Real Talk
Let’s grow!
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