College prep boarding and day school in Litchfield, CT, specializing in students with ADD/ADHD and learning differences
Forman School is an independent, coeducational college preparatory boarding and day school in Litchfield, CT, specifically designed for students with identified learning differences. The school utilizes individual learning profiles to provide personalized academic attention, helping students develop the skills necessary to graduate as confident self-advocates.
The curriculum is specifically tailored to support students with language-based learning differences, ADD/ADHD, and other learning challenges. With an average class size of just 8 students, the small-group environment allows for highly individualized instruction. The faculty includes 66 classroom teachers, 67% of whom hold advanced degrees, offering advanced coursework in subjects such as Calculus, Chemistry, Physics, and Psychology, alongside a wide variety of student-run clubs and athletic programs like Crew, Alpine Skiing, and Soccer.
Forman School offers rolling admissions with no fixed deadline. For the 2026-2027 academic year, tuition is $80,600 for day students and $98,592 for boarding students, with financial aid available through grants that average $18,000. For more information regarding admissions or college counseling, please contact Admissions Director Ira Miles at (860) 567-1802.
At a Glance
TypeSpecial Education School
Grades9-12
Students175
Class Size8:1 ratio
Tuition$91,100
Fin. Aid25% receive aid
Est.1930
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
New England Association of Schools and Colleges
School Information
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Year Founded | 1930 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $91,100 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition for 2026-2027: Boarding - $98,592 Day - $80,600 |
| Total Students | 175 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 66 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 67 |
| Average Class Size | 8 |
| Grades Offered | 9-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Ira Miles |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 80 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 25 |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $18,000 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 3 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Learning Programs Supported
Language-basedADD/ADHD
Advanced Courses
Advanced PhotographyAdvanced Studio ArtAdvanced VideographyCalculus I and IIChemistryEconomicsEnglishHistoryHonors Algebra IIPhysicsPsychologySpanishThinking and WritingTropical Ecology Seminar
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Matriculation DataView data
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Alpine Skiing · Baseball · Basketball · Climbing · Crew · Cross Country · Dance · Equestrian · Football · Golf · Kayaking · Lacrosse · Rock Climbing · Snowboarding · Soccer · Tennis · Volleyball · Wrestling · Show More (2) · Hide |
| Clubs and Organizations | Model UN · Outdoor Leadership · Over 25 student-run clubs · Rock and Blues Band · Student Government · Club or Organization: · Community Service · Recreational Athletic Programs: · Boat Building · Jazz Band · Theater Arts · Yearbook |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
| School Memberships | The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) · New England Association of Schools and Colleges |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| Summer Program Details | View Summer Program Details |
| Summer Program Cost | $10,920 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Offers Post Graduate Year | Yes |
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