Gould Academy

At Gould, you will meet and collaborate with adult guides who truly know and support you on your journey. Your teachers become your mentors in daily life, in the classroom, and out on the fields, hills, and trails. Here, you learn through real-world experiences. Active, hands-on learning shapes you into a creative thinker and problem-solver, driving tremendous personal growth. You will navigate the Signature Four Point Program, anchored in real-world learning at every stage. As a ninth grader, you travel the world and join homestays in developing countries like Peru or Senegal. As a tenth grader, you discover new ways to express yourself through artist-led workshops and make a meaningful local impact through service projects. During your junior year, you embark on an unforgettable eight-night winter expedition into Maine’s Western Mountains and the White Mountain National Forest. Finally, as a senior, you design your own self-directed capstone project, allowing you to explore your deepest passions.