The Cambridge School of Weston

Headmaster Zhan's Review: CSW is a school with a very special and distinctive culture and academics. The school does not offer ESL courses, but its course selection is extremely rich and challenging. It is very suitable for students who do not need much preparation and can hit the ground running upon arrival.
The school provides an environment that encourages children to think freely and ask open-ended questions, making it particularly suitable for students with strong opinions and unique ideas.
In terms of cultural heritage, CSW is the first private school in the U.S. to include a social justice project in its graduation requirements, aiming to cultivate students' global awareness and social responsibility. Its extracurricular activities involve collaborations with multiple countries worldwide, fostering batches of students who are full of curiosity and eager to embrace challenges.
For academic development, CSW utilizes a unique Module System, dividing each academic year into 6 modules, with each module lasting 6 weeks. Students can choose from over 250 courses. Because the course options are so diverse in each module, students can explore many different subjects throughout the year, meaning no two students will have exactly the same timetable. Student works are exhibited at the end of each module.
Regarding community building, the school strongly emphasizes teamwork and encourages children to collaborate on tasks. The students are very mature and proactively look after others. The learning and living atmosphere is excellent.
For emotional support, CSW's health team comprises nurses, two school counselors, and athletic coaches, who collectively provide comprehensive health protection for students. They offer student-centered, personalized health and mental health support, respecting diverse perspectives, cultures, and values, and guiding students to lead thoughtful, healthy lives.

CSW is a small, warm, and close-knit school where parents are very united. The school also has Chinese teachers. When it comes to dining, the school strives for as much variety as possible. Dormitory teachers often take children to Korean supermarkets on weekends to buy Chinese food. The school boasts many highly qualified teachers with advanced degrees from Harvard, MIT, and UPenn in education-related fields. They are very accommodating towards children and guide them well in class. The art and design classes are exceptionally strong. Initially, children might find it a bit challenging to adapt to the 'mod' system of teaching, as each class lasts 90 minutes. However, as class discussions deepen, this duration proves to be just right, much like extracurricular classes in China often start at 2 hours (120 minutes). The 90-minute lessons allow classroom discussions to expand to an appropriate depth. In summary, the current enrollment experience is very enjoyable.

Founded in 1886, Weston Cambridge School is located in Weston, Massachusetts. It is an excellent university preparatory school with a long history, and 30% of its students are boarders. The town where the school is located is home to renowned companies such as Boston Dynamics and Raytheon, and many of the school's teachers are graduates of Harvard and MIT.

The school adopts a progressive education approach, committed to discovering and nurturing the strengths of each student, offering diverse courses and a wide range of teaching methods. CSW's biggest feature is its Module System curriculum, which is more akin to university course selection. In terms of campus life, it also closely resembles the American college experience. At the beginning of each new semester, students choose courses that suit their interests and characteristics. The school's unique modular curriculum provides in-depth and innovative teaching, ensuring no two students have the exact same schedule. The school advocates for the holistic development of students, laying a solid foundation for their entry into higher education institutions.

First-hand information: Just finished a school visit. This year, the 9th grade plans to recruit 5 Chinese students. Last year's admissions for Chinese graduates: two to Rice University, two to Washington University in St. Louis, one to Boston University, one to Amherst College, one to Boston College, and one to Parsons School of Design.

Weston Cambridge data: 310 students, student-teacher ratio 1:6, boarding rate 30%, international students 14%, 85% of teachers hold advanced degrees. Weston Cambridge School is a boarding high school primarily focused on providing high-quality education, located in Weston, Massachusetts, USA. Its curriculum includes AP courses, Honors courses, and regular courses. It boasts a 97% college matriculation rate, with students achieving excellent SAT and ACT scores in college. The school not only emphasizes improving students' academic performance but also focuses on their comprehensive development in sports, arts, and other areas. The school offers a rich curriculum, including AP courses, Honors courses, and regular courses, and also provides ESL (English as a Second Language) courses to help students quickly master English. The school also emphasizes diversified education, encouraging students to participate in sports, arts, and other activities, allowing them to develop comprehensively while learning.