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Traditional scholarship is brought to life using innovative teaching methods to explore the big questions: Who am I? What is my place in this world? Where am I going? How do I know? Give us a minute and we’ll show you how a Portsmouth Abbey education prepares you for a successful college career and the world beyond.

Academics

PURPOSE

Find your purpose, illuminate your path. Our curriculum goes beyond rote memorization and one-note lectures, deep-diving into the intricacies of every subject. Through a dynamic approach that combines challenging academics, meaningful discussions and real-world experiences, we help students find their passions and cultivate a sense of purpose. Imagine grappling with complex philosophical questions, then volunteering at a local social justice or civic organization. This is more than academics – it's making connections and learning to see the big picture, it’s finding a unique voice and acquiring the skills and experience necessary for success. 
 

CURIOSITY

Ask the big questions, embrace wonder. We believe curiosity is the key that unlocks a lifetime of exploration, wonder and full engagement with the world around us. Our passionate, highly accomplished faculty create dynamic environments inside and outside the classroom that bring the academic material to life. Through a rigorous curriculum and focus on the individual student, we create the capacity for lifelong learning by equipping students early on with the critical thinking skills necessary to meet the unknown with intellectual power and confidence.