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Discover how our students learn
At Andover, there is no single approach to teaching. Our expert faculty design robust courses, curricula, and educational experiences to help every student reach their full potential. Learning happens differently for everyone, and each of our 300+ courses offers the opportunity to explore, question, and grow.
Andover Insider takes you into the classroom to give a glimpse at how we teach, think, challenge, and grow the next generation of student leaders. This is what it's really like to be in school at Phillips Academy.
We’re not telling students what they should think; we’re trying to get them to learn how to think. We allow students to be open and curious, and they’re ready to engage new perspectives and nuance.
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EP. 1 | Wrestling with Mathematics
Collaboration is at the core of every Phillips Academy math course. From working with peers on problem sets to solving real world problems, PA scholars value process over results.
EP. 2 | Art in the Dark
In Andover's Film Photography course students intentionally stop what they're doing. They observe. They find inspiration. They create. And that's why time spent slowing down and leaning into artistic process is so valuable.
EP. 3 | Physics in Everything
The concepts and skills learned in Phillips Academy's physics classrooms educate students for the real world.
EP. 4 | The Department of Big Questions
Every Andover student will take a class with the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies—to expand their perspectives, engage in nuance, and learn how to think, not what to think.
Praise for Andover Insider
Since its debut, Andover Insider has been recognized with gold and silver Telly Awards for Series: Education & Discovery, and General: Educational Institution, respectively, and The Award of Excellence in the Communicator Awards.
“This series is a beautiful, authentic representation of the educational depth at Andover.” — Jim Ventre ’79, assistant head of school for admission and financial aid
