The Bement School

Bement is an awesome school where kids can have so many different opportunities in one place. Daily arts, sports, academics, clubs, and more. The teachers really set the school apart and make the experience as a student so meaningful and enjoyable. Students join the school in all grades so you get to meet new friends every year and there are small classes but also lots of events that mix grades together and involve the whole school. Great place to get your education started- really prepared me well for private high school, college, and my professional life. 5/5 stars

My family lives in Cambridge, MA, where there is no shortage of excellent schools. Many of our friends have asked why we chose Bement. For me, the best answer is the change I've seen in my daughter over the past two years.She started boarding at Bement in the 7th grade and is now in the 9th grade. Bement's more rigorous academic rhythm helped her learn how to plan her homework and studying and manage her time while building friendships and finding her place within a close knit community.In athletics, she tried soccer, basketball, and yoga, and gradually became a key player on the soccer team. Even when her team is behind, she keeps running, tracking back on defense, communicating with teammates, and fighting until the final minute. That resilience and confidence have grown from daily training on the field and the encouragement of her teammates.Even more importantly, she has learned how to care for others and offer help. Whenever a new boarder joins the school, she makes an effort to talk with them, introduce them to classmates, and share what she learned when she first started boarding, helping them feel included in the community. I believe this empathy comes from the consistent encouragement, warmth, and care of Bement's boarding faculty.Bement is also outstanding in the arts and performing arts. The orchestra teacher is able to bring students of different skill levels together to perform challenging pieces such as Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition. The art teacher is a practicing artist who takes students' creative work seriously. The school musical helps students step into roles and discover new potential; my daughter has found opportunities she never expected, from designing poster to performing on stage. The daily family-style meal in the dining hall is also special. Faculty and students come together to eat and talk about everyday life, and the school truly feels like a community that looks out for one another. My daughter has also developed healthier, more balanced eating habits through this routine.In an environment with deeply caring, these small, steady changes add up and shape strong character. I am so grateful to the teachers and faculty of Bement.

We have been part of the Bement family for about four years and so far it has been a wonderful experience. Class sizes are small and each child receives instruction appropriate to their level. The staff and faculty are so kind and always willing to listen. They all seem to know every child in the school, even if they're not directly involved with their daily schedule. It has been a pleasure getting to know the other families and see our kids grow and thrive together. My kids consistently come home energized and joyful and are excited to go back after time away. The facilities are excellent and they have a variety of additional programming that has consistently captured our interest. I can not recommend Bement enough!

When we chose Bement, we were looking for a school that would challenge our child academically but also help her grow as a person. What we found was even more than that—a community where teachers truly know and care about each student and where kids feel comfortable pushing themselves in new directions. Since joining Bement, my daughter has taken up basketball—something she never would have tried before. The team trains every day, and they take their games seriously, but what stands out the most is the way she's grown through it. She's learning to work hard, handle wins and losses with confidence, and most importantly, enjoy the process. Seeing her build resilience and discover the joy of competing as part of a team has been amazing.What we love most is that every day at Bement is filled with art, music, sports, diverse cultures, and a deep sense of care for one another. We are grateful to be part of the Bement family and encourage other families to discover the opportunities this special school offers.

Bement is a school where the kids LOVE to learn. They also learn to socialize, play sports, eat meals together, have art and PE on a daily basis, learn new languages, and learn about different cultures. The Bement teachers truly care for each student and raise the bar so that each child stretches and reaches their potential!!!! Bement is simply amazing!!!! In every aspect!

Class of 2019 here. It was a great place with a VERY strong math and history program that set me up very well for high school. Dorm life was amazing. I absolutely loved it there.

Since starting at Bement in the 6th grade, I have watched my son blossom into a confident young man who has improved academically and socially. We are so delighted that we chose The Bement School because of the strong academic program, the amazing boarding experience, the athletic program, the music program, and the dedicated staff who have been there to support us from day one. As he moves on to high school, I am rest assured that he has all the skills necessary to succeed in high school and college with what The Bement School has taught him. I highly recommend Bement to families who want their young ones to learn to "fly on their own wings."

Bement is a great place. The new leadership is doing an excellent job of navigating difficult times. We feel fortunate that the kids have been in-person all year even during a pandemic when most schools have been shut down. Challenging work and a well-rounded education.

Despite all the challenges of this past year, Bement kept an even keel and maintained a balance of safe in-person academics, arts and athletics. This exceptional accomplishment represents community teamwork from administration, faculty, staff and families. Now more than ever, we are appreciative of Bement education!

I am grateful for the way Bement has sought to make things as normal as possible during very difficult times. It has been a boon for my particular child to be able to BE at school and to be seen, heard, to play, to vibe off the other students and teachers, and to be held aloft by friends of all ages who come together with common goals, with inspiring actions, glued into place with love, respect, fun, passion and dedication, even in these times of great uncertainty. The Bement School truly does help our kids learn to fly on their own wings. I cannot stress enough that in a quest to find a school aligned with higher values and higher learning, where the physical and emotional is an essential component of education, Bement is 32 flavors, and then some. My own child has been finding his way, sometimes needing the light held by others, to see his own way forward. You can count on Bement to shine the light for your child, so that your child can shine their own light for others on the path forward. My heart is full and happy when I see that my son is learning and doing and becoming in a place where he truly matters, and he KNOWS it.

Our family LOVES this school! From the daily fine arts and P.E. classes to the small class sizes and constant communication from my children's teachers, Bement is all about community building. Our children have attended Bement since kindergarten, and we have been impressed by how the school has supported and encouraged their very different interests over the years. This school values integrity and respect for others, and the faculty model these traits daily.

We spent two years researched and visited three top schools for our daughter prior to her start with Bement. We chose Bement because we loved the all-around and balanced approaches, family feel community and great teachers. Three years with Bement now, our daughter still cant wait to go to school every day :-). We love Bement teaches our daughter "Fly on your own wings"!

We initially became interested in The Bement School for its teaching of foreign languages in the Lower School. Yet, after our five years here, have watched our son mature in confidence, depth of character, and excitement to learn & attend school from the cello to Algebra! We credit Bement — its incredibly dedicated teachers, staff & community for teaching to the whole child and fostering a true sense of belonging in our complicated world.

Bement was a great school in 1964 when I had been a day student for eight years. It's better now. A wonderful place to be a kid.

My two sons love this school. Recess at least 2 times a day, PE & arts every day, wonderful teachers!