Forman School students are academically motivated and have identified learning differences such as dyslexia, executive function difficulties, or attention deficits. Our program does not support students with behavioral and emotional difficulties, social communication disorder, or those on the autism spectrum.

The boarding tuition for the 2023-2024 academic year is $88,500, which includes room, board, and all services provided by our learning specialists and tutors.

The day tuition for the 2023-2024 academic year is $72,300, which includes board and all services provided by our learning specialists and tutors.

The preferred method of application is through the online Forman Application. In addition, we support the SSATB Common Application.

We operate on a rolling admission basis. As soon as an application is complete, the decision process begins.

Please submit educational testing given within the last three years along with the application form. Forman requires testing prior to scheduling a campus visit and interview. Testing must include measures of cognitive ability such as a WISC/WAIS test and measures of achievement such as WJ-IV or WIAT-III.

Around 215 students attend Forman.

The student body represents more than 30 states and nine countries. 

We teach grades 9-12, as well as post-graduates.

Yes. The Forman Summer Program is a four-week, coeducational boarding and day camp that takes place on the Forman School campus in Litchfield, CT, during the month of July. Open to any students entering grades 7-11 who would benefit from our individualized approach to learning, this program provides students insight into our innovative teaching techniques.

Class sizes average eight students, and the teacher-to-student ratio is 4:1, allowing individualized learning. 

Forman’s trimester schedule creates flexibility and choice for students. They’re able to master core academic skills in a highly structured environment and dig deeper into topics that intrigue them. Faculty meet regularly to track individual progress and help students connect the dots between concepts and subjects, elevating their critical thinking.

Support for students with learning differences is built into the curriculum at Forman through expertly trained teachers and Learning and Cognition courses.

Students graduate from Forman with strong core skills and the self-knowledge to advocate for what they will always need to succeed in the classroom and in life.

We have several transformative flagship programs. They're all part of a curriculum aimed at providing individualized instruction and creative, hands-on environments to learn.

Flagship programs include courses from our Cognition and Learning Department, Winterim, Promethean Program, Cambridge Level Classes, and the Rainforest Project.

For two weeks in March, right before Spring Break, Forman students and teachers leave the classroom for our Winterim program. After choosing a course of study, students immerse themselves in an intensive hands-on learning experience.

Courses may involve anything from producing a full-length feature film to exploring a foreign country. More than two dozen options are available each year, domestically and abroad. Click here for the 2023-2024 Winterim Course Guide. 

Credit requirements for graduation: 

12 credits of English 

9 credits of mathematics 

9 credits of history, including 3 credits of U.S. history 

9 credits of science, including 6 credits of lab sciences 

3 credits of biology

3 credits of thinking and writing 

3 credits of cognition and learning 

3 credits of post-secondary planning 

6 credits of art 

6 credits of a world language are strongly recommended 

1 credit of health, wellness, and leadership

1.5 credit of Winterim, per year 

15 Hours of community service, per year

100% of Forman students earn the opportunity to attend the four-year college or university that is best for them.

All students are engaged in study hall from 8:00-9:30 p.m., Sunday through Friday. Students are expected to make good use of evening study time and are typically assigned to the dormitory, the library, Ninth Grade Study Hall, or an instructional study hall. Faculty members are available in each dorm to supervise and give academic help.

Grades and comments can be viewed by parents and students on LION, which is the parent and student portal.

Yes. About 85% of the student body are boarding students.

 Forman School has 15 dorms. Click here for the campus map.

Yes. Each dorm has one primary dorm parent and one secondary dorm parent. Dorm parents are often students’ teachers and coaches. They supervise students who live in the residence halls, address individual student needs, support the overall wellbeing of the residents, and more. 

There is a wide range of weekend activities for students, including board game competitions, shopping at nearby malls, movie trips, ice cream runs, shuttle rides into Litchfield center, and baking sessions, just to name a few. Weekends also include many options for students to earn their community service hours.

Team sports and recreational activities occur after classes, and dinner is served each weekday at 6:00 p.m.

No. The cost of meals is included in the tuition.

Forman has a Student Health Center on campus, which promotes wellness and provides supportive (not primary) clinical care for students.

There are counselors and psychologists on staff who provide support for students’ emotional health and well-being.

Day students are not required to attend breakfast, but they are welcome. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday classes begin at 8:45 a.m. and  Wednesday classes begin at 8:30 a.m. For attendance purposes, day students are asked to check in for the day either at breakfast or by texting the Administrator on Duty upon arrival before the first class of the day. Some day students choose to depart after their mandatory sport or afternoon activity commitment (typically anywhere from 5:00-6:00 p.m. depending on the sport), while others stay until after dinner or study hall.

On Saturdays, all students are required to attend their athletic or activity commitment immediately after lunch. Coaches will let students know the exact times depending on their sport/activity. Additionally, many Saturday mornings and occasional Friday evenings will include community programming or cultural events.

Evening study hall (Monday-Thursday, 8:00-9:30 p.m.) is not mandatory for day students, but it is recommended to attend as many nights a week that will work for your family’s schedule.

Day students are expected to remain on campus from the beginning of the academic day until the completion of their athletic commitment. During this window of time, they may not leave without their parent/guardian's permission.

Day students must notify the AOD via text whenever they arrive and depart from campus each day.

Charlene Halloran, Director of Counseling and Day Student Liaison will email day parents weekly, and any time there is a change in the normal schedule. Charlene is the point of contact for any questions or concerns for day student families. She can be reached at charlene.halloran@formanschool.org or 860.567.1815.

Forman offers something for everyone—from traditional interscholastic sports to surprising options like culinary arts and theater. 

Athletic sports include crew, cross country, football, soccer, volleyball, alpine skiing, basketball, hockey, wrestling, baseball, golf, lacrosse, tennis, ultimate frisbee, and whitewater kayaking.

Recreational activities include culinary arts, boat building, dance, rock climbing, recreational skiing and snowboarding, and equestrian.

Students are required to participate each afternoon, Monday-Saturday, throughout the year in Forman’s after-class program. All students are expected to attend their selected sport/activity home and away competitions and events.

If you are unable to attend in-person, many athletic games and competitions are live-streamed. 

1. Forman provides opportunities throughout the year for families to cultivate a deep understanding of the school’s programming and the student experience. On and off-campus gatherings allow families to connect and mingle. We encourage all parents/guardians to attend the fall and spring Parents’ Weekends. We also host a Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day in the fall. 

2. All parents are members of our Parent Association. The Parent Association Executive Committee works in tandem with the Office of Institutional Advancement to encourage parent participation and giving to the Annual Fund, as well as sponsor and coordinate on-campus events, such as a Super Bowl Party and Faculty/Staff Appreciation Day.

If you have any suggestions or questions, please contact Heather Ford, Director of Parent and Alumni Program, at heather.ford@formanschool.org. 

The Forman Alumni Office strives to cultivate a strong alumni network through various programs, including on-campus events, such as Alumni Weekend, and off-campus gatherings and experiences.

Please contact Heather Ford, Director of Parent and Alumni Program, at heather.ford@formanschool.org. 

There are many ways to support the transformative experience that constitutes a Forman education, including: 

• Online: Give now with a credit card through the secure online gift portal. 

• By mail: Mail your gift, in the form of a check, to Forman School, P.O. Box 80, Litchfield, CT 06759-9977.

• Stock transfer: Please contact Ben Nadeau, Director of Development Operations, at 860.567.1833 or benjamin.nadeau@formanschool.org.

• Wire transfer: Please contact Ben Nadeau, Director of Development Operations, at 860.567.1833 or benjamin.nadeau@formanschool.org with any questions.

The School Store is located on the lower level of Peirce Dining Hall. Textbooks and academic supplies, health and beauty aids, sporting goods, clothing, and other miscellaneous items are available.