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!
Join us for the 2025-2026 school year! Now accepting rolling applications for grades 6-12.
News and Updates
New State Education Funding Available
All New Hampshire families—regardless of income—are now eligible to receive an average of $4,600 per child in state education funds.
Senate Bill 295, signed into law on June 10, 2025, expands the Education Freedom Accounts program by removing income restrictions, making this opportunity available to every family in New Hampshire. These funds can be used toward tuition at private schools like New England School of the Arts (NESA), as well as homeschooling expenses and other qualified educational services.
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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