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Independent High School for Boys and Girls | Grades 9-12 & Postgraduate | Boarding School in the Mountains of Maine
Deep in the mountains of Maine, Gould is an independent boarding school for grades 9-12, Postgraduate, and Winter Term for grades 7-8. More than a school, Gould is an adventure offering a dynamic blend of challenging academics, competitive sports, and hands-on learning experiences.
Whether they are thriving in sports, creating in the Maker Space, or making new friends, students at Gould are prepared for the real world, not just for tests. They are not defined by a sport, a role, a club, or a class—but by their willingness to explore all of it.
Discover Gould Academy
Top-Ranked Academic Boarding School in Maine
Gould Academy is a top boarding school in New England. The value of a Gould education is measured not only in college preparedness, but also in the development of resilient, thoughtful, and well-rounded individuals.
Top Boarding High School
Gould is all about snow. 80% of Gould students are outside playing snow sports in the winter, from FIS/World Cup level skiing and snowboarding, to Freeride that plays all over the mountain, from our unique Ski Patrol program, to learning to ski or snowboard. Gould knows snow!
Student Life at Gould
“I found myself at Gould for a variety of reasons, the main one being the outdoor lifestyle that students embrace. As soon as I heard about the outdoor opportunities that were being offered every day, year-round, I knew Gould was the place for me. Since arriving for my freshman year, there hasn’t been a dull moment, or a day I wasn’t outside.”
– ZACH SCHMOLKA ’22
39 Church St, Bethel, ME 04217 |
Gould’s very own ski and snowboard lodge, the Kailey Competition Center, is located just six miles from campus at the base of Sunday River Resort.
Athletics
Do you love snow?
Student Life at Gould isn’t all about academics, athletics, on-snow programs, or even the arts (although we excel in providing exceptional experiences in all of those areas), it’s about friendship, mentorship, and being a part of a community. We recognize that you have your own unique interests and curiosities. Gould provides a balanced experience that includes belonging to a community that will challenge and support you, and having direct access to programs, traditions, and everyday life experiences that shape who you are as an individual and as a community member.
After all, Gould Life is about you – who you are right now and who you can become – and taking advantage of the many opportunities that await you.
SUNDAY RIVER
PINE HILL
Gould Academy’s campus includes the Pine Hill Yurt and 40 kilometers of groomed trails – terrain used throughout the school year by our mountain biking, cross country running, and Nordic teams.
MOUNTAIN BIKING
The Gould Mountain Biking (MTB) program is highly developed and premier among boarding schools in New England. The experienced coaching, the depth of talented athletes, and the overall size of our team have all contributed to our success in recent years.
MAINE OUTDOORS
At Gould’s doorstep is Grafton Notch State Park and the White Mountain National Forest; the Atlantic Ocean is just a short drive away.
WINTER SPORTS
Whether your goal is to develop a lifelong love of alpine, freestyle, snowboarding, or Nordic, or to compete for an NCAA Division I school and beyond, Gould Academy has the coaches, the teachers, the opportunities inside and outside of the classroom, not to mention the passion to help you achieve your goals.
From regional and national competitions to international events at the highest level, the Gould Academy Competition Program provides an unbelievable educational and athletic experience thanks to our training location at Sunday River Resort located only six miles away.
Experience Gould Academy
Personalized tours are a great way to experience our community, and meet and see the people, programs, and setting that make up Gould.
Learn more about how our students are actively involved in shaping their education by downloading our viewbook.
Open House
Friday, April 18
Open Houses offer students and their families the perfect opportunity to visit our picturesque campus. The day will provide you with a comprehensive glimpse of our unparalleled experiential learning programs, broad academic curriculum, and one-of-a-kind extracurricular offerings.
Please fill out the form to learn more about campus tours, or download our viewbook for more information about Gould Academy.
LIFE IS ONE LONG JOURNEY OF SELF-DISCOVERY.
WHY SHOULD EDUCATION BE ANY DIFFERENT?
JUST ANOTHER DAY AT GOULD
GREATNESS
FOLLOWS
Top-Ranked Private School in Maine according to Niche.com
Experiential Programs
Experiential Programs
Experiential learning at Gould means students learn by doing—immersing themselves in real-world adventures, meaningful projects, and global connections that shape their growth.
The Natural World
Academics
JUST ANOTHER DAY AT GOULD
Snow Sports
Snow Sports
90% of Gould Students are in Snow Sports Programs during the winter season. Gould provides some of the best training and most reliable snow in the East, thanks to our distinctive partnership with Sunday River Resort—home to Kailey Snow Sports Center and Program, only six miles from campus.
Experiential Programs
Experiential Programs
Experiential learning at Gould means students learn by doing—immersing themselves in real-world adventures, meaningful projects, and global connections that shape their growth.
The Natural World
The Natural World
The outdoors is embedded into everything we do at Gould, from adventure sports like mountain biking to field research in environmental science class. Students learn how to engage with their surroundings at Gould and become stewards of the natural world.
Academics
Snow Sports
90% of Gould Students are in Snow Sports Programs during the winter season. Gould provides some of the best training and most reliable snow in the East, thanks to our distinctive partnership with Sunday River Resort—home to Kailey Snow Sports Center and Program, only six miles from campus.
Snow Sports
The Natural World
The outdoors is embedded into everything we do at Gould, from adventure sports like mountain biking to field research in environmental science class. Students learn how to engage with their surroundings at Gould and become stewards of the natural world.
Academics
Academics designed to meet our high school and postgraduate students where they are and help them grow with purpose. Small classes, passionate teachers, and hands-on experiential learning give students room to explore, ask questions, and take risks.
Gould Academy is a private school for grades 9-12, Postgraduate, and Winter Term for grades 7-8.
Academics
Academics designed to meet our high school and postgraduate students where they are and help them grow with purpose. Small classes, passionate teachers, and hands-on experiential learning give students room to explore, ask questions, and take risks.
COME SEE GOULD
FOR YOURSELF
Join us for an Open House!
Our Open House events are a great first step. You’ll get a close-up look at Gould’s beautiful campus, meet the people who make this place special, and learn more about our classes, programs, and community.
October 13, November 10, December 5
