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. Rolling admissions open now!
Summer Camp
Explore all aspects of life on stage! Learn singing, dancing, swimming, magic, stage and more. Eight one-week sessions from June 23rd - August 15th.
News and Events
Join us for an upcoming Open House, explore our community offerings, and stay up to date on everything going on at NESA!
Bring Life to Learning
Bring Learning to Life
Accepting rolling applications for grades 6–12. Priority financial aid deadline: March 1.
Why NESA?
Private Instruction
Harness creativity throughout the school day. Whether your passion is guitar, piano, singing, or violin, every student receives weekly private lessons.
Integrated Curriculum
In contrast to the traditionally siloed educational model, our project-based approach empowers students to connect learning across disciplines.
Supportive Community
We approach education with a growth mindset and view our students as whole people. The instructor team meets weekly to discuss each student’s academic, artistic, and social-emotional growth.
News and Updates
Painting Possibility: NESA Students Finish New Mural in Lebanon Tunnel
Our students wrapped up the first week of school by completing a vibrant new mural in the Lebanon Pedestrian Tunnel. The mural features the monarch butterfly, our school’s mascot and a powerful symbol of transformation and resilience.
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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