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Developing Thoughtful, Well-Rounded Leaders
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Close to Home
Being a boarding student close to home means enjoying the best of both worlds. At Gould, Maine students can experience the independence of boarding school while staying connected to their families.
A Small, Tight-Knit Community
Imagine cheering fans—including your own family—watching you score a goal or perform on stage, then returning to a campus surrounded by mountain views and just minutes from world-class recreation at Sunday River Resort.Gould offers a vibrant, immersive boarding experience paired with the comfort of being close to home. Whether you’re skiing on the weekend or studying in the library with friends, you’ll have the support of a close-knit community and your family nearby.
Transformative Education for Maine Families
Gould Academy believes that every Maine family should have access to top-quality education right in their backyard. The school’s Flexible Tuition Program dedicates funds to support families who make Maine their primary residence.This initiative ensures that more students can benefit from Gould’s innovative, interdisciplinary curriculum and transformative outdoor experiences.
Gould Academy’s origins were as a town academy created to provide high school education for local Bethel students. Resulting from a bequest from Pastor Daniel Gould, the Academy was renamed from Bethel Academy to Gould’s Academy at Bethel, though the school’s purpose remained to educate mostly local and some regional boarding students.
The 1968-1969 school year marked the transition from a town academy to an independent boarding and day school, but our commitment to our neighbors has never ceased. Gould Academy’s early history makes being a part of Maine’s Town Tuition program a natural fit, aiming to make academic excellence accessible to Maine students.
In 1969, Gould transitioned from a town academy to an independent boarding and day school. This shift expanded opportunities for students from across the state and beyond while preserving its strong connection to Maine families.
The 1968-1969 school year marked the transition from a town academy to an independent boarding and day school, but our commitment to our neighbors has never ceased. Gould Academy’s early history makes being a part of Maine’s Town Tuition program a natural fit, aiming to make academic excellence accessible to Maine students.
In 1969, Gould transitioned from a town academy to an independent boarding and day school. This shift expanded opportunities for students from across the state and beyond while preserving its strong connection to Maine families.
Today, Gould participates in Maine’s Town Tuition Program, making a transformative education accessible to more Maine students.
Did You Know?
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Bethel was named #1 Best Ski Town in North America as voted by USA Today readers
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Bethel, Maine, is known as Maine’s Most Beautiful Mountain Village
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Maine Town Tuition funds can be used toward Gould Academy tuition
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Gould Academy offers tuition support for Mainers
Gould Academy dedicates flexible tuition dollars to support families who make Maine their primary residence so that they can access a top-notch independent school education right in their backyards.
Find your people, find yourself—deep in the mountains of Maine
Discover how to make Gould your home away from home. Join the Husky Pack and Apply for our Flexible Tuition Program.
Independent High School for Boys and Girls | Grades 9-12, Postgraduate and Winter Term for Grades 7-8 | Boarding School in the Mountains of Maine
Gould Academy guides students to be creative, courageous and resilient and to lead lives of fulfillment and purpose.
Gould Academy guides students to be creative, courageous and resilient and to lead lives of fulfillment and purpose.
