ABOUT THE WARING SCHOOL
Since its founding in 1972 by Philip and Josée Waring as an alternative approach to schooling, Waring has set itself apart by its commitment to creating an environment where learning can thrive.
We strive to maintain a culture that honors and supports the human desire to learn. Waring is situated on 32 acres in Beverly, Massachusetts, and offers a full program of intellectual, aesthetic, and physical activities – a program that balances academic rigor with breadth. Waring asks students to take risks and engage with subjects and activities outside their comfort zone, and enables students to find their voice and build skills in many ways.
ACADEMICS
Our Educational Philosophy
Waring School’s educational program is based on the premise that, in order to learn, students must be challenged with worthy intellectual material, exciting creative projects, and ample opportunities to display their talents and expand their ideas through meaningful interactions with peers and adults.
COMMUNITY LIFE
Elective & Experiential Options
Waring offers numerous elective and experiential options so that students may pursue interests outside the academic classroom. In all of these offerings, students are encouraged to voice their ideas, see things in new ways, and show their best work. Students are encouraged to form their own clubs and leadership groups, to mentor younger students, to pursue their passions in and out of the classroom.
ADMISSIONS
A Campus with Personality
Waring’s campus is nestled in the woods of Beverly, between the Beverly Commons Trail system and Standley Street. We invite you to come for a visit and a tour any time of year – seeing Waring in action is the best way to start to explore the admissions process.
Admissions Events
Waring School hosts several admissions events throughout the year. These are a great opportunity to meet with Waring’s Admissions Team, take a student-led tour, visit a class, and explore campus.
News
Narrative Evaluations Part I: Narrative Evaluations Vs Traditional Letter Grades
Unlike many schools, Waring does not use a conventional letter grading system to evaluate student learning. Instead, students at Waring earn credit for their courses and receive extensive narrative evaluations...
Waring 9th Graders received by Mayor of Orléans, France; forges exchange partnership
On the evening of March 19, 2025, officials of the city of Orléans, along with administrators of the Lycée St. Charles extended an official welcome to our 28 traveling 9th...
Student Writing from Orléans, France
Bea Sollins, Extended metaphor poem, 3/24/25 Wonder is the sun breathing over the city. Its rays hits the groggy faces of those barely awake. It fills their eyes and they...
Work of heART
May 9, 2025 at 6pm
Join us for a theatrical fête celebrating the heART of our community. Try on whimsical wigs, contribute to community art installations, explore interactive stations, and delight in unexpected surprises throughout the night.
More than a fundraiser — it’s a joyful celebration of our community.