Since 1814, Emma Willard School has been one of the nation’s leading college- preparatory boarding and day schools for young women. At Emma Willard, every possible resource is dedicated to developing in its students the values and skills that form the foundation of a life of accomplishment, leadership, and fulfillment. These include a love for the life of the mind, a commitment to service, courage and confidence, grace and creativity, and collaboration and friendship. Known for its rigor, the School promotes intellectual curiosity and disciplined study habits through a challenging curriculum distinguished by a wide array of advanced placement courses and electives. In all they do, students are both challenged and closely supported by an outstanding faculty and staff.
The academic program is distinguished by a new seminar program focusing on personal growth within a community, meaningful choices, college planning, and life skills. The curriculum also features an integral and extensive community service program and internship opportunities. The academic experience is further complemented by especially rich opportunities in the fine arts, music, dance, and theater. More than half of the student body participates in a competitive athletic program that includes 11 varsity and 3 J.V. teams. Emma Willard promotes active involvement in the life of the campus and off-campus communities through a rich co-curricular program that features 30 clubs and organizations. An active residential life program based on personal growth and mutual respect is supported by a cadre of residence faculty who serve as house parents. The School is located 150 miles north of New York City and just 8 miles north of Albany in the heart of New York’s Capital Region (known for its rich resources in higher education, government, the arts, and high-tech industry). Independent study opportunities are available off campus through Emma Willard’s exciting internship program, “Practicum.”
Emma Willard’s extraordinary physical plant, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, provides a breathtakingly beautiful, yet state-of-the-art, setting for learning and living. In addition to sweeping lawns, classroom buildings, dormitories, and two dining halls, the campus includes a library, an art center and gallery, a music building with practice and performance facilities, a large dance studio, a new science center, extensive computer facilities, a large gymnasium and fitness center, an aquatics center, three playing fields, and a 400 meter, all-weather track.
Throughout its history, Emma Willard has been committed to enrolling a diverse student body from across the Capital Region, across the country, and around the world. The student body consists of 320 students from 25 states and 19 foreign countries. ESL is offered to international students at both the intermediate and advanced levels. This commitment to diversity is honored by significant expenditures in financial aid to assist families that might not otherwise have the opportunity for an extraordinary secondary education. Further information is available at
www.emmawillard.org. To arrange for a visit or request further information, contact the Office of Admission at 518-833-1320 or via e-mail at
admissions@emmawillard.org.
