Our Upper School program is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and offers a challenging yet supportive academic experience for students in grades 9 to 12.
Challenging & Supportive
As an American school, Brewster offers different pathways to graduation. Upper School students may choose to pursue an American High School Diploma (AHSD) with challenging Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Alternatively, students can apply for the International Baccalaureate® Diploma Programme (DP) for 11th and 12th grade. IB students also receive their American High School Diploma (AHSD).
How to ApplyThe Upper School program emphasizes
- The practice of critical, creative, and ethical inquiry
- The cultivation of compassion and imagination
- An appreciation for beauty
- Strong quantitative and qualitative skills
- Careful and informed use of technology
- The power of reflection and metacognition
- The transfer of knowledge, skills, and understanding of real-world problems
- Joyful and active learning
