Dive deeper into your academic passions
The Upper School program offers courses of study for high school students who have completed grades 9-12. As an Upper School student, you have the freedom to design your own academic curriculum. You can choose three classes from a diverse offering of courses in several different disciplines.
The coursework requires student participation in group discussions for all classes. All students must have a high level of English proficiency to attend the program.
Students may, for a fee, enroll in private music lessons, or replace the two sessions of sports with one of our optional athletic clubs including Exeter Rowing Club, Exeter Soccer Club, or Exeter Volleyball Club.
As an alternate choice for Upper School students, two academic clusters – The Charles J. Hamm ‘55 Leadership Program and The Design of Everyday Things – are offered as an alternative choice. Each contain three courses that are specifically grouped together. You can read the full description for these options in the Upper School Course Catalog.
Course Catalog
Design your own curriculum by choosing from a wide variety of courses.
Student Life
Student life at Exeter Summer extends from the Harkness table to the dining hall, the practice room, and the playing fields.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Exeter Summer
Phillips Exeter Academy
20 Main Street
Exeter, NH 03833