Established 1897 · Cambridge, Massachusetts
An education that lasts a lifetime.
Small classes, remarkable teachers and a library that never closes.
Programmes
Find the course that fits your ambition.
Ages 17 – 19 · One year
Foundation Year
A rigorous year of tutorials that prepares students for the most selective universities.
From $38,500 a year
Ages 15 – 18 · Two to six weeks
Summer School
Oxford-style tutorials, debating and excursions, in July and August.
From $6,900
Professionals · Twelve weeks
Executive Leadership
Evening seminars with practising leaders, in groups of fifteen.
$14,500
Life at the Academy
Twelve acres of lawns, libraries and long conversations.
Our students live and study in historic buildings a short walk from the Charles River. Evenings belong to music, debating, rowing and the library.
- Weekly one-to-one tutorials
- Thirty clubs and societies
- A personal tutor for every student
Testimonials
In our students’ words.
★★★★★
The tutorials taught me to think, not just to answer. I arrived at university a year ahead.
Sophie Marlow
Foundation Year 2024, now at Oxford
★★★★★
Six weeks that changed what I believed I was capable of.
James Whitaker
Summer School 2025
★★★★★
The most useful twelve weeks of my career, with people I still call for advice.
Catherine Doyle
Executive Leadership 2023
Upcoming events
Come and see us.
14
Nov 2026
Open Day
Saturday · 10 am – 3 pm · Main Quadrangle
Tour the campus, attend a sample tutorial and meet our admissions team.
28
Nov 2026
Winter Concert
Saturday · 7.30 pm · The Chapel
The Academy Chamber Orchestra plays Haydn, Elgar and Britten.
09
Dec 2026
The Ashby Lecture: Leadership in Uncertain Times
Wednesday · 6 pm · Great Hall
Our annual public lecture, followed by a reception in the library.
The faculty
Teachers who are also scholars.
Dr. Eleanor Ashby
Head of the Academy
Prof. William Hartford
Director of Studies
Dr. Charlotte Bryce
Head of Humanities
Prof. Henry Caldwell
Executive Education
Fees
Choose how you would like to study.
Both options include the library, all clubs and societies and our alumni network. Scholarships cover up to 100% of fees.
Term
$13,800
/ term
Full-time study, on campus.
- All tutorials and seminars
- Personal tutor
- Library and archives
Year
$38,500
/ year
Three terms with a saving of 7%.
- Everything in Term
- Summer residency
- University application coaching
News
From the Academy
Admissions
Visit the campus.
Tours take place every Wednesday and Saturday morning. Our admissions team will be happy to welcome you.
Admissions office
admissions@example.com
+1 (617) 555-0182