Who Benefits?

Students attending Dublin come from all areas of the globe and all economic and educational levels.  The strategy of having a small and diverse student population contributes to the enhancement of social growth of our students.  In a school of 130, diversity of viewpoint and background can't be avoided -- rather we find that our differences are explored and celebrated.

The ideal student has a willingness to engage himself/herself in all aspects of school life by embracing the values instilled by the school. The students who benefits most often are those who need to come out of their shell or, even, with the support of the school, build a particular area of their life.

At Dublin, everyone interacting with the students —from the classroom to the dining hall— has a commitment to connecting. Dublin is full of 'real people', and it helped my daughter to flourish in the real world. Wouldn't it be wonderful if every school created an environment where kids felt empowered to make the most of the opportunities they have, and felt safe, unconditionally, to be an individual? Dublin is a formula that works.

—Annie Webster, Parent of Mariah ’09

Student Profiles

Over the years, we have discovered that a balance of student backgrounds, needs and capabilities has led to a school community that can flourish and increase the educational outcomes of the student body both individually and as a whole. Therefor, Dublin seeks to have a balance of students roughly in the following profiles: 

Local Day Students 

Local day students come to Dublin for a variety of reasons including higher academic standards, greater opportunities for extracurricular involvement and the opportunity to interact with a broader range of people than exist in the surrounding area. They benefit the school through their knowledge of the Monadnock region and life in NH -- and often, an invitation to a boarding student for a home cooked meal!

Domestic Boarding Students 

Students seeking a strong academic education coupled with extracurricular activities centered on physical, mental and social development.  The Dublin environment and outdoors ethic is a powerful combination in promoting individual growth.

Students from Disadvantaged Backgrounds

Students with strong academic and growth potential who do not have the financial means to pay the costs of a Dublin education. These students enhance the diversity of the student experience as they often come from an urban environment, from ethnically diverse families or from first generation immigrant families with strong ethnic identities.

Learning Skills Students

Students with academic and personal growth potential who are in need of additional skill development support. Most learning skill students only need such support for a limited period of time.

International Students

Students desiring a strong educational environment coupled with an US international experience.  For many of these students, Dublin allows them to further develop their English proficiency, thus ensuring success in the American university system.  Our international students come from a broad range of countries -- in recent years we have had students from China, Spain, South Korea, England,  Mexico, Bermuda, Sudan, Russia, Chile and Ecuador. 

The other day at lunch I looked around and noticed that none of the tables had just one type of student sitting together—people of the same ethnicity or personality. People at Dublin are really accepting of the fact that we’re all different. It’s like a big family. I know that sounds cheesy, but it’s true here.

—Nora, grade 12