HIGH SCHOOL
NESA's high school program is dedicated to shaping tomorrow’s global thinkers, creative problem solvers, and talented visual and performing artists. Our approach fosters individualized learning opportunities for collaboration, expression, and personal growth. We believe that high school students thrive in an environment surrounded by kind, curious, and passionate individuals. Our STEAM-centered curriculum and City Campus Model provide students with immersive arts experiences and real-world learning opportunities, preparing them for both higher education and professional careers.
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College Counseling
NESA is committed to helping each student explore and pursue their own post-graduate pathway. Students interested in pursuing higher education receive support in their college search, essay writing, artistic portfolio development, interview preparation and audition process.
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Career Preparation
All students receive one-on-one career mentorship and counseling from their instructors. We support, nurture and develop student interests in all artistic and professional fields.
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Internships
We strongly encourage all students to apply their learning through internships. We work with each student to create an individualized internship that aligns their skills, artistic interests, and career goals. Our City Campus Model and community partnerships enable students to intern across the Upper Valley.
Graduation Requirements
While each artistic discipline has its own graduation requirements and competencies, all NESA students complete core graduation requirements.
English – 4 credits
Social Studies – 4 credits
Mathematics – 3 credits
Performing and Studio Arts – 3 credits
Science & Technology – 3 credits
World Languages – 2 credits
Physical Education – 1 credit
Health Education – 0.5 credit
A Day in the Life
Every day is full of creativity, collaboration, and problem solving on NESA’s City Campus. Our project-based, integrated curriculum encourages students to connect their learning across disciplines in contrast to the traditionally siloed educational model. Custom internship experiences with our community partners allow students to apply their learning in the real world and gain critical life, work, and industry experience.
Sample Schedule
8:30-9:15 am – English
9:15-10:00 am – Social Studies
10:00-10:45 – Math
10:45-11:30 – Science
11:30-12:00 – Lunch
12:00-12:45 – Ballet 1 A
12:45-1:30 – Concepts of Choreography
1:30-3:00 – Floor Barre & Understanding your Instrument
3:00-5:00 – Internship at Lebanon Opera House
Community Partners
A NESA education is designed to provide valuable learning outside of the classroom and promote students’ community connections. With NESA’s classrooms just steps away from top-tier visual and performing arts organizations in downtown Lebanon, our City Campus means that students can easily pursue afterschool internships and volunteer opportunities or catch a show or exhibit in the heart of a vibrant, artistic community. We are grateful to partner with the following community organizations across the Upper Valley.
Professional Praise for New England School of the Arts.
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Bruce Adolphe
Famous conductor, composer and educator emphasizes the importance of integrating the arts are into core academic subject areas.
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Natascia Diaz
Broadway actor, dancer, singer, & teacher expresses why an arts-based education is more important than ever.
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Emily Saliers
American singer-songwriter from the Indigo Girls speaks to why an arts-based education is essential.