Oxford Blog

The start of a new school year at Oxford Academy always brings excitement—fresh opportunities for growth, renewed goals, and the energy of boys returning to campus ready to learn. Along with our traditions and familiar rhythms, each fall also introduces new faces who become part of the Oxford story.

The Class of 2025 stands as a testament to what is possible when students are truly seen, supported, and inspired. Every one of this year’s graduates has not only completed his studies but is also stepping confidently into the future — with 100% of the class pursuing college or personal development programs.

This guide offers a roadmap for parents navigating the process of finding that ideal learning environment—with a special look at Oxford Academy, a Connecticut boarding school for boys that has quietly become a beacon for individualized education.

As a boarding school committed to individualized, one-to-one, and small group instruction, we recognize that each student has a distinct cognitive profile. Understanding these profiles—particularly those influenced by learning variations such as ADHD—allows us to craft educational experiences that not only accommodate but actively celebrate and leverage learning diversity.

The study Boarding Education and Children’s Human Capital Development provides rigorous empirical evidence that compulsory boarding programs — particularly in settings where self-selection biases are minimized—can have a transformative impact on students’ cognitive and non-cognitive development.

Six students, accompanied by Oxford faculty members Mr. McGrath and Mr. Maragliano, embarked on this year’s international trip to Costa Rica. What followed was a week full of unforgettable landscapes, adrenaline-pumping activities, meaningful cultural exchanges, and deepened friendships.

In the picturesque town of Westbrook, Connecticut, nestled along the scenic Connecticut shoreline, Oxford Academy stands as a beacon of educational excellence. This esteemed boarding school is a nurturing environment that fosters personal growth, independence, and unparalleled academic success.

Oxford Academy summer session is a rich opportunity to experience social cohesion. Our collaborative team spends countless hours preparing academic curriculum and social emotional enrichment activities for a fulfilling, life-altering, confidence building 5 week program.