Here are the seven most cited reasons why students and parents choose Haverford:
1. Preparing Boys for Life
Preparing your son academically for the future is undoubtedly
one of the most valuable benefits of a Haverford education. But more
importantly, we give boys a foundation of skills they need to lead a
fulfilling and meaningful life. As our statement of vision reads, “the
Haverford faculty prepares each boy to be future-ready through
developing his character and his emotional intelligence, as well as his
academic, artistic, and athletic talents.”
2. Extraordinary Educators
Our educators have the vision, ability, compassion, and
commitment to inspire and deliver the challenging educational program at
Haverford. They possess the flexibility to respond to the needs of boys
as they prepare to live and work in an increasingly interconnected,
complex world. They employ best practices in boys’ education based on
research, experience, and evaluation that effectively informs not only
what they teach, but also how they teach.
3. A Safe, Supportive Learning Environment
We offer a safe, supportive, diverse, and inclusive learning
environment, fostering trust, understanding, appreciation, and mutual
respect. Our dedicated faculty and staff actively build caring,
supportive relationships with each boy as he assumes increased
responsibility for his learning and personal development throughout his
years at Haverford.
4. Character Development
Character development is emphasized in all areas of school life
at Haverford. We believe that our Honor Code and Principles of Community
are important guiding principles for boys as they treat each other with
respect, empathy, and kindness. While learning to respect themselves
and their peers, our students become role models for younger boys.
5. Global Readiness, Service Learning
We prepare boys to be global citizens through a dynamic
curriculum, including the development of collaborative problem-solving
skills, digital and information literacy and communication skills, and
learning about, respecting, and valuing cultural differences. This
learning is not confined to the classroom; we also offer a comprehensive
program dedicated to community involvement and service learning.
6. Leaders in Boys’ Education
Haverford is a world leader in boys’ education. In 2010, we
hosted the International Boys’ Schools Coalition conference, with more
than 500 educators from across the world in attendance. Our faculty is
engaged in learning, research, and implementation of best practices in
boys’ education, as well as professional development through top local,
regional, and national independent school consortiums. More than
two-thirds of our faculty hold advanced degrees.
7. Relational Learning, Friends for Life
The Haverford School is a vibrant, spirited community designed
just for boys, where relationships built upon trust, respect, and
support inspire learning. The caring relationships at Haverford, and the
active network of supportive parents, alumni, and friends ensures the
strong sense of community that we cherish, and forges lifelong bonds
between members of the Haverford School family.