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Carlisle School

United States, Martinsville

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Boarding, Uniform and Food

Daily life details and school culture

Boarding Arrangements

Boarding is available for international students through host families; breakfast and dinner are provided with the host family, and lunch is served on campus. The international program includes residential life experiences as part of Carlisle School.

Uniform Requirement

The dress code requires Carlisle-approved attire, including Carlisle T-shirt, sweatshirt, or hoodie; clothing should be modest and free of graphic designs. Skirts and dresses should be knee-length or longer; leggings may be worn under a dress or skirt; hats are not allowed.

Food Options

Lunch is served at school; meals including breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included in the international program tuition; breakfast and dinner are provided by host families when students stay with a host family.

Governance and Ownership

Carlisle School is an independent college preparatory school governed by the Carlisle School Board of Trustees. The Board determines mission, vision, strategic goals, and policy, and holds the school in trust for the long-term benefit of its students and community.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Unlisted
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 285
Type Co-educational
Opened 1968
Bus Service No

Carlisle School is an independent college preparatory day school in Axton, Virginia, serving Pre-K through 12 with a campus of about 340 students. The school offers a bespoke curriculum alongside Advanced Placement and Honors courses, including 15 AP offerings and the AP Capstone Diploma program. Across divisions, Carlisle emphasizes hands-on, research-based learning and real-world applications, with a strong Upper School focus on Dual Enrollment and rigorous college preparation. The campus features a STEAM laboratory for Preschool through Fifth Grade and technology-enabled classrooms equipped with iPads and Apple TVs, plus a full-time counselor, on-site nurse, and a School Resource Officer for safety. World languages are taught through immersion in Early Childhood, with Spanish integrated in the Lower School. Notable programs include a robust arts and athletics culture, a Mentorship Program, and a track record of graduates gaining admission to four-year colleges. The school emphasizes class sizes and character development across programs.

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