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DEPARTMENTS & CURRICULUM

At Holderness, the focus isn’t just on grades, or how well you perform on a test. Our broader goal is to help students develop a lifelong passion for learning.

With small class sizes, interdisciplinary learning, and endless opportunities for real-world lessons in New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains, a Holderness education fosters the growth of mind, body, and spirit.

Students collect water samples on Squam Lake

English

Holderness students discuss a book during English class

In our English courses, students become more critical and creative readers, writers, speakers, listeners, viewers, and thinkers.

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Science

Holderness students conduct a chemistry lab

Students learn about biology, chemistry, and physics in the state-of-the-art Davis Center for STEM. In-class learning is enriched by fieldwork in New Hampshire’s mountains, forests, and lakes.

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Modern Languages

Holderness offers courses in Spanish, French, and Mandarin and seeks to cultivate an understanding of both language and culture. 

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Performing Arts

Holderness student practices drums during music class

Explore your creativity through coursework in theatre, dance, music, and regular student performances.

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History

Holderness students study history

Students are challenged to think for themselves, engage their peers’ ideas, and balance different interpretations of our past as they hone historical thinking skills.

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Mathematics

Our mathematics curriculum emphasizes collaboration and experiential learning, teaching hands-on problem-solving skills as a foundation for college work.

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Visual Arts

Holderness Student paints

Students take courses in studio arts, ceramics, and photography, with regular exhibits of their work across campus.

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Theology & Religious Studies

A photo of a page from an ancient Bible. 

Combining academic learning and personal reflection in the pursuit of meaningful engagement with different religious traditions.

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Visit our Curriculum Guide for a full list of academic requirements and course descriptions.

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Interested in STEM, history, modern languages, writing, or the arts? Then use this form to introduce yourself to our faculty.  We love to meet prospective students and share what our program can do for you.

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