Why Marvelwood | Marvelwood School | Kent, Connecticut

Why Marvelwood?

WHY MARVELWOOD?

Marvelwood is a special place where learning is a life-changing adventure in self-discovery. With just 115 students and a 4:1 teacher-student ratio, personalized attention isn’t an aspiration—it’s our reality.

EVOLVE.

Small School,

Big Transformation.

Being known means being celebrated for who you are—not just as a student, but as a human being.

We are a warm and inclusive community where kids feel safe to be authentic, explore all sides of themselves, discover new passions and possibilities, and achieve unprecedented growth.

We have the tools, the environment, and the commitment. If you're ready to dive in, we're here to ensure your child’s success. We welcome students who are ready to push past perceived limitations, harness their potential, and write a positively-defining chapter of their story.
 

EXPLORE ACADEMICS

 

7
sTUDENTS

Average class size

 
College Prep without
the pressure

We find that students thrive when challenged in ways that inspire them to reach their next level free from the confines of a perfectionist mindset.

EXPLORE COLLEGE COUNSELING

TEACHERS THAT EMPOWER
With the understanding that every student learns differently, and the freedom and flexibility to get creative, our teachers make learning real, relatable, and highly engaging. They empower students to own their educational journey, take intellectual risks, and learn from their mistakes. They also act as a mirror for students’ potential when they can’t see it for themselves. As a result, students gain the tools, skills, and confidence to thrive in the real world.
CLASSES THAT SPARK CURIOSITY
Marvelwood's courses go beyond the traditional. Students can explore entrepreneurship, build with Lego Robotics, debate philosophy through blockbuster movies, or trace history through hip-hop culture. The thoughtfulness and creativity behind each course make learning feel relevant and robust, and as a result, class discussions are something both students and teachers actually get excited about.
COUNSELORS WHO PREPARE YOU
College counseling at Marvelwood is highly personalized and starts with getting to know each student as an individual. From course selection to college applications, our team helps students take practical steps and build a strong foundation for what's next. Through one-on-one guidance, honest advice, and thoughtful planning, students gain the confidence and clarity to find colleges—and step into a future—where they will thrive.

SUPPORT FOR ALL TYPES OF LEARNERs

Learning isn’t linear. Perhaps our greatest strength is knowing how to both challenge and nurture students at all academic levels in ways that organically fuel their confidence, desire for success, and readiness for college. 

No matter where they are, our team of dedicated faculty will both challenge your child and equip them with the skills and confidence to actualize their potential. This isn’t something new. It’s who we’ve always been and why our students experience such noticeable transformation. 

For students with diagnosed learning differences, we offer specialized daily learning support classes to ensure consistency and growth:

  • Orton-Gillingham Intensive Class—a targeted method of reading instruction.
  • Strategies for executive function and processing speed, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia.
  • Individualized instruction that targets each student’s unique learning profile.
  • Approaches that develop independence and self-directed learning.
     

EXPLORE LEARNING SUPPORT