Organization Profile

With nearly 1,100 students drawn from 46 states, 42 countries and all backgrounds, Exeter is a vibrant community of intellectual inquiry, celebrating curiosity and cultivating potential. The Harkness pedagogy originated at our school and is a way of life at Exeter which extends far beyond the classroom. Our community is underpinned by our timeless mission to “Unite goodness and knowledge and inspire youth from every quarter to lead purposeful lives,” and by our deep commitment to academic excellence and developing young adults who will contribute meaningfully to our society. In 2022 we made the historic transition to become need-blind in our approach to admissions.

Exeter has many strengths, but our success has never come from standing still. With the upcoming centenary of the Harkness gift in 2030 and the 250th anniversary of our founding in 2031, we have an extraordinary opportunity to build on our significant strengths and develop a compelling new vision and strategy for an ambitious future.

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Principal - Phillips Exeter Academy - Exeter, NH United States

Phillips Exeter Academy seeks an exceptional leader, visionary and strategist to lead our school into an exciting new chapter.