Cardigan Mountain School A boarding and day school for boys in grades 6 through 9

About
“We want him to be in an environment where he can excel without any limits, and Cardigan offers him that.”– Parent J. Frantz Dorilas P'19
Admissions
“What he learned here on The Point was that if you work hard and achieve something, it feels really really good in the end.”

– Parent Andrew King P'16,'19
Academics
“Boys that are doing are boys that are learning”– Head of School Chris Day P'12,'13
Athletics
“One day, I was eavesdropping on the coaches working with the captains of their teams, and they were actually teaching them how to be captains. It was amazing.”– Parent Topsy King P'16,'19
Student Life
"What we have here at Cardigan is a family that cares about us and our futures. I am proud to be part of this community and proud to call Cardigan my home. "– Bryce Terry ’20
Giving
“The opening of Wallach will further advance Cardigan’s initiative to teach innovative design, applied engineering, and creative arts. These are the skills that we see as vital to our boys’ future success."
– Head of School Chris Day P'12,'13
Summer
“We've never seen anything like this in our camp experiences or our school experiences, and we'll definitely keep coming back.”– Juliette Madan, Summer Session Parent

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Admissions Events

Cardigan boys running across Marrion field playing the shoe game

The Cardigan Admissions Office is happy to be back on the road and traveling the world looking for our next class of students. Please join them at the events below and check this page often for updates and new events as they are confirmed.

If you have questions about any of these events please contact the Cardigan Admissions Office by emailing admissions@cardigan.org or calling 603.523.3548 and we will be happy to help you.

January

Jan 25 2023

Explore Cardigan Virtual Open House

Virtual Event

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Jan 28 2023

Cardigan at Dartmouth Hockey

Thompson Arena, Dartmouth College

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February

Feb 1 2023

Ski Program Virtual Open House

Virtual Event

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The Cardigan Mission

Cardigan Mountain School offers a close-knit community that prepares middle school boys—in mind, body, and spirit—for responsible and meaningful lives in a global society.