Arts Boarding School
Why Interlochen Arts Academy
Here, learning extends far beyond the classroom. You'll work with world-renowned faculty and staff who'll become treasured mentors and teachers. You'll find people and kindred spirits who'll reveal other parts of yourself. You'll enjoy experiences and classes that will help you grow in ways you never thought possible.
At Interlochen, you'll unlock potential and find the confidence to push against your own limitations. Immersed in nature and surrounded by a global community of like-minded artists, you'll discover a high school for the arts (grades 9-12) you may only have dreamed about.
Interdisciplinary. Interactive. Interwoven.
At Interlochen Arts Academy, transformation and opportunities happens everywhere — from the classroom to your residence hall, from the studio to the stage. Our holistic, integrated academic and arts education prepares you for a life of purpose and promise within — and beyond — the arts. Learn more about The Interlochen 5.
Academic Life
Balance Intellectual Pursuit and Personal Growth
You’ll get an education that’s intellectually rigorous but so much more. Our curriculum emphasizes the importance of creativity, empathy, resilience, and connection. Skills that will serve you well in college — and in life. Our Liberal Arts and Math & Science departments include courses like Algebra, English, History, Physics, World Languages, Chemistry, Agricultural Science, in additional to AP programs and much more.
Residence Life
Immerse Yourself in a One-of-a-Kind Environment
You'll be inspired by the natural beauty of our campus and invigorated by our state-of-the-art facilities. You'll live in a passionate community that fosters and values constant creativity, collaboration, communication, and real-life experience. In addition, you'll have a whole lot of fun with classmates who will challenge, support, and value you - and become your lifelong friends along the way.
Artistic Life
Do What You Love, Better than Before
Here, you’ll find a high school for art that provides opportunity to master your discipline: from superior equipment and resources, to personalized instruction from teaching artists who excel in their fields. You’ll practice, perfect, and perform your art constantly with teachers whose passion and experience help you build a foundation for excellence.
By the Numbers
140+
high-profile guest artists visited our campus to teach our students last year
50
Presidential Scholars graduated from Interlochen
24/7
mental health support and wellness benefits available free of charge to our students
College Matriculation
At Interlochen Arts Academy, we have a history of success. Our talented and imaginative students go on to attend top colleges, universities, and conservatories. Here is a list of some of the institutions our students matriculated to in the last two years:
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Bard College
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Berklee College of Music
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Boston Conservatory at Berklee
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Brown University
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California Institute of the Arts
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Carnegie Mellon University
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Cleveland Institute of Music
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Columbia University
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Cooper Union
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Cornell University
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Curtis Institute of Music
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Emerson College
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Georgetown University
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Harvard University
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Indiana University
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Johns Hopkins University
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The Juilliard School
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New England Conservatory
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New York University
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Northwestern University
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Oberlin College and Conservatory
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Pace University
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Parsons School of Design
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Rhode Island School of Design
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Rice University
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Savannah College of Art and Design
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Stanford University
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University of California
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University of Miami
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University of Michigan
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University of North Carolina School of the Arts
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University of Rochester
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University of Southern California
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Vanderbilt University
Orchestra and Wind Symphony: With Guest Conductor Chelsea Tipton
Saturday, September 23, 2023 - 7:30 p.m. ET
Corson Auditorium Adult: $17; Child through College: $14
Thursday, September 28, 2023 - 7:30 p.m. ET
Music Center 1010 FREE, no tickets required
Friday, September 29, 2023 - 7:30 p.m. ET
Corson Auditorium Adult: $17; Child through College: $14
Arts Academy News & Features
Whether your student needs extra help with their health, academics, or interpersonal relationships, Interlochen faculty have the skills and experience to address the unique challenges of boarding school life.
The short film, based on the life stories of several Arts Academy students, was created in collaboration with student filmmakers, animators, and poets
The school’s new teaching artists and scholars include fiction writer Winthrop Emmet Knowlton, organist Hae Won Jang, and filmmaker Nathan Buck.