Phillips Exeter Academy

About Phillips Exeter Academy

Exeter, founded in 1781 by John and Elizabeth Phillips, has a tradition of academic excellence, a distinguished faculty, and a long history of educating young people to find their place in the world. Exeter teaches students from all walks of life to think, discuss, question and analyze, combine knowledge with goodness, and acquire the intellectual skills that ensure a love of learning and a lifelong commitment to helping others. Exeter's academic offerings are unrivalled: over 450 courses in 19 subject areas. The student to teacher ratio, 5:1, lets students explore the world with great support from the adults in the community. An Exeter education prepares students to use the skills learned at school in all life's endeavors. Exeter is a life-changing experience, challenging and fun. It asks a great deal from every student - higher standards, greater expectations, and deeper engagement not only in the world of ideas, but also in the life of the community.