Expand Your Mind. Follow Your Art.
New England School of the Arts nurtures creative thinkers in a vibrant educational community. We use the transformative power of the arts to inspire critical thinking, imagination, and innovation in young learners. Our independent school afterschool programming provide immersive arts-based learning opportunities to Upper Valley youth of all ages and experience levels.
Middle and High School
NESA fosters collaboration, expression, and personal growth through a STEAM-centered, arts-integrated curriculum. Serving grades 6-12, we prepare students for success in higher education and beyond.
Summer Camp
Explore all aspects of life on stage! Learn singing, dancing, swimming, circus skills, stage combat and more. Eight one-week sessions from June 23rd through August 15th. Located in downtown Lebanon, NH.
Spring Camps
February and April breaks provide a great opportunity to dive into STEAM-based learning. These two week-long camps teach K-8th graders to think like engineers and learn from a LEGO master.
Join us for the 2025-2026 school year! Now accepting rolling applications for grades 6-12.
NESA in the News
Front Page Spotlight in The Valley News
We’re honored to be featured in a front-page article by the Valley News, highlighting the launch of our inaugural academic year and the heart behind our mission. The piece offers a window into daily life at NESA—where middle and high school students explore rigorous academics, interdisciplinary arts, and deep connection in a supportive, student-centered environment.
Our City Campus
Lebanon, New Hampshire
Professional Praise for New England School of the Arts.
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Noah Kahan
Vermont-based singer songwriter shares why the Upper Valley is the perfect place to start an arts school.
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Janai Brugger
Metropolitan Opera House soprano shares why the arts are more important than ever right now.
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Filippo Ciabatti
Maestro Ciabatti emphasizes the importance of a new, innovative arts school in the Upper Valley.
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