Marvelwood School: Boarding & Day School in Kent, CT

Nestled atop scenic Skiff Mountain in Kent, Connecticut, Marvelwood is more than just a school—it’s a close-knit community where students are truly seen, deeply supported, and endlessly inspired. Here, we believe in the power of being known. Our small class sizes and 4:1 student-to-faculty ratio ensure that every student has a voice—and someone to listen. Marvelwood academics are experiential, active, and hands-on. Our faculty thoughtfully and intentionally design a tailored curriculum that engages all students. Students gain confidence and skills through a dynamic curriculum that evolves to meet their needs and interests—because here, learning isn’t one-size-fits-all.

Our students drive our programming. Because we take the time to truly know them, we can adapt our teaching to reflect their passions, strengths, and goals. Whether they’re researching bird migration on Skiff Mountain, building robots, growing food in the geodome, or crafting storytelling through various creative channels, students engage deeply—and grow meaningfully. 

At Marvelwood, community is everything. Students are surrounded by peers and faculty who care deeply—people who listen, encourage, and walk alongside them every step of the way. Advisors become trusted mentors. Friends become chosen family. Weekends bring bonfires and off-campus adventures. Weekdays include meaningful growth opportunities through community service, leadership, and creative expression. A Marvelwood student thrives in a small, nurturing environment where they can own their experience, lead confidently, and grow into who they want to become.

Marvelwood is for anyone who wants to be themselves, explore their passions, discover beyond their imagination, grow beyond their expectations, and achieve their own definition of exceptional. AT MARVELWOOD, SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE OWNERSHIP, PURPOSE, AND CURIOSITY IN MOTION. SOME CALL OUR SCHOOL SMALL; WE CALL IT TRANSFORMATIVE.

Call for more information if you have a child who needs the supports provided by Clark Center for Learning Support (ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and processing speed, or Orton-Gillingham instruction).