About KO

Outcomes

A Lifetime Advantage

The truth is, a Kingswood Oxford education will set you up for professional success and personal fulfillment. It's an education for a lifetime because true learning, we consider, never stops. Ours is a carefully developed and educational experience that features:
  • A rigorous and relevant liberal arts curriculum
  • Participation in the arts and athletics
  • Supportive relationships with exceptional faculty and school leaders
  • Abundant co-curricular and experiential learning opportunities
“Teaching intentionally — that is, taking care to draw connections, to connect the dots between disciplines, to encourage students to contemplate ideas (and not just facts) — is a hallmark of KO’s program.” — Tom Dillow, Head of School

Toolbox for Success: College and Career

When Kingswood Oxford students graduate, they are well prepared for the challenges of highly selective colleges and beyond. Our faculty develops thirteen learning attributes in our students including curiosity, empathy, persistence, comfort in risk taking, flexibility, initiative and resilience. With this skill set, Kingswood Oxford's students are in the strongest position to face business and cultural developments yet to come. As a result of Kingswood Oxford’s intentional education, our graduates are:
  • Clear and confident communicators
  • Strong critical thinkers
  • Resourceful, collaborative problem solvers
  • Ethical and innovative leaders

KO Grads Make Their Mark in College & Beyond

In a recent survey of Kingswood Oxford graduates from 2010-2015, our former students share their accomplishments and experiences. Every respondent stated that Kingswood Oxford prepared them for the rigors of higher education specifically in the areas of critical thinking, writing and communication skills. 

List of 5 frequently asked questions.

  • Internships

    Kingswood Oxford graduates crave experiential learning. A full 93% of our graduates participated in one or more internships while in college.

    Aetna
    Agency Magma
    AKALA Inc.
    AMR Springfield
    Australia Conferences & Incentives
    AXA Private Equity
    ARCC Programs
    Barclays
    Baystate Medical Center
    BC Sports Marketing
    Belmont Savings Bank
    Boston Children’s Hospital Department of Anesthesia
    Cantor Colburn LLP
    Carmen Group Government Affairs
    Comedy Central
    Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection
    State of Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority
    Connecticut State Judicial Branch
    Connecticut Office of the Attorney General
    Connecticut Treasury
    Creedon and Company
    The Daily Meal, food publication
    The Dartmouth Institute
    Domino Recording Company
    Douglas Elliman
    Environment CT
    FOX
    GDR Creative Intelligence, London, England
    Georgia Institute of Technology
    Goldman Sachs
    Grant Thornton, China
    Greenlight Fund
    HBR Consulting
    HPS Investment Partners
    i-D Reach Camps
    Insignia Films
    IRCAM
    Issam Fares Insitute for Public Policy and International Affairs
    KPMG
    Lantheus Medical Imaging
    Lazard
    Markitects
    The Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival
    MassMutual
    Mayo Clinic
    Morgan Stanley
    NASA DEVELOP
    National Grain & Feed Association
    News America Marketing
    New Britain EMS
    New York Road Runners Club (NYRR)
    Northwestern Mutual
    O & G Industries
    The Office of U.S. Senator Chris Murphy
    The Office of U.S. Representative John Larson, Washington D.C.
    The Office of U.S. Representative Luke Messer 
    Overtime
    Paperless Parts Advanced Manufacturing Software
    Paramount Pictures
    PBS
    Polsinelli PC
    Pratt & Whitney
    PwC
    Rochester Institute of Technolgy
    Saratoga County District Attorney’s Office
    Save the Bay Aquarium
    Save the Harbor/Save the Bay
    Shipman Goodwin LLP
    Siena Construction
    Skadden Arps
    South Shore Hospital
    Spotfund
    Stanley Black & Decker
    STARTALK
    State Street Corporation
    Summit Trail Advisors
    St. Luke’s Hospital
    SUNY Staten Island
    Sykes College of Business
    Tampa Economic Development
    Taylor and Francis
    Texas House of Representatives
    Texas A&M Geography Department
    Time Inc.
    Travellers Insurance
    United Healthcare
    United Technologies
    University of Connecticut
    Venga
    Vidscrip
    The VINCI Group
    The Vineyard Gazette
    Weiss Multi-Asset (Hedge Fund)
    Wesleyan CFA
    World Health Organization, Switzerland
    The White House
    WGBH
    Willis Reinsurance
    Worcester Bravehearts Team
    Yale University School of Medicine
    Y.Co, Monte Carlo, Monaco
     

  • Leadership Positions

    Kingswood Oxford grads immerse themselves in the opportunities that are available to them in their colleges and universities. Even more, these students are recognized for their principles and passion which elevates them to positions of leadership on campus.

    Captain Men’s Basketball, Southern Connecticut State University
    Captain Field Hockey, Nichols College
    Captain Women’s Squash Team, Boston University
    Captain Women’s Swim Team, Bates College
    Dance Captain, Choreographer, Muhlenberg College
    Executive Board Lehigh University America Medical Association (AMA)
    Fraternity President, University of Connecticut
    Editor in Chief Literary Magazine, Colgate University, Washington University in St. Louis
    Honor Council, Gettysburg College
    Orientation Leader, Bates College, Boston College, Muhlenberg College, Providence College, University of Richmond
    President, The Accidentals, a cappella group, Trinity College
    President, Alpha Epsilon Pi, Bentley University
    President, Business Club, Vassar College
    President, Club Swim Team,  Villanova University
    President, Environmental Studies Steering Committee, Davidson College
    President, Model United Nations, Hamilton College
    President, Zeta Beta Tau, University of Connecticut
    Resident Advisor, Barnard College, Skidmore College, University of Connecticut
    Student Government, Connecticut College, Northwestern University
    Vice President, Greek Council, Kenyon College
    Vice President, Sigma Phi Epsilon, University of Tampa
    Vice President, Men’s Club Ice Hockey, University of Connecticut

  • Study Abroad

    Kingswood Oxford graduates are culturally aware and open to the world around them.  58% of our survey respondents have studied abroad while in college.

    Arezzo, Italy
    Beirut, Lebanon
    Barcelona, Spain
    Brisbane, Australia
    Buenos Aires, Argentina
    Cairo, Egypt
    Santiago, Chile
    Copenhagen, Denmark
    Dublin, Ireland
    Florence, Italy
    French Polynesia
    Galapagos Islands
    Galway, Ireland
    Hangzhou, China
    Kunming, China
    Geneva, Switzerland
    London, England
    Madrid, Spain
    Melbourne, Austraila
    Mendoza, Argentina
    Oxford, England
    Paris, France
    Parma, Italy
    Perugia, Italy
    Rabat, Morocco
    Rome, Italy
    Sevilla, Spain
    Tel Aviv, Israel
    Tokyo, Japan
    Toulouse, France
     

  • Graduate School

    Many KO graduates are pursuing advanced degrees or have plans to attend graduate school in the near future.

    Albany Medical College, Doctor of Medicine
    Catholic University in St. Louis, Master’s in Social Work
    Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Ithaca College, Doctor of Physical Therapy
    Johns Hopkins University, Master's in Computer Science
    Northeastern University, Master's in Data Analytics
    Northwestern University Law School, Doctor of Jurisprudence
    Lehigh University, Master's in Industrial Systems Engineering
    Nichols College, Master's in Business Administration, Sports Management
    Rutgers University, Master's in Dance Education
    Pennsylvania State University Law, Doctor of Jurisprudence
    Quinnipiac University School of Law, Doctor of Jurisprudence
    University of California - Berkeley, Master's in City and Regional Planning
    University of Connecticut, Master's in Business Administration
    University of Connecticut, Master's in Health Promotion
    University of North Carolina School of Law, Doctor of Jurisprudence
    University of Oregon, Master's in Asian Studies
    University of Saint Joseph, Master's in Education
    University of San Diego, Master's in Business Administration
    University of Southern Califonia, Marshall School of Business, Master's in Business Administration
    Vermont Law School, Doctor of Jurisprudence
    Yale University, Ph.D, Genetics, Stem Cell Biology/Epigenetics
     

  • Employment

    Kingswood Oxford graduates are just starting out in their careers, and we know that they're making an impact wherever they land. Here's a list of some of their varied employment opportunities.

    AFC Urgent Care
    Aon Hewitt Investment Consulting
    Associated General Contractors of America
    Barclays
    Barkhampstead Elementary School
    BMW
    Bonnier Publishing USA
    Boston Children’s Hospital
    Boston Red Sox
    Capco
    Carahsoft
    Compusearch
    Connecticut Conference of Municipalities
    Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
    Curriculum Associates
    Techtronic Industries Associates
    EBI Consulting, Inc.
    Epic, Madison Wisconsin
    FactSet Research Systems
    Fitzgerald & Halliday, Inc.
    Food52
    FOX
    Goldman Sachs
    Google
    Hartford Healthcare
    Hello Fresh US
    D.R. Horton Homebuilders
    JCJ Architecture
    LAZ Parking
    Lazard Asset Management
    Manchester Early Learning
    National Ambulance
    NBC Universal
    Nichols College
    Notre Dame High School
    Odyssey Reinsurance
    Office of Congressman John Larson
    The Phia Group
    Persado
    Pratt & Whitney
    PwC
    Resolution Media
    Save the Harbor/Save the Bay
    Siena Construction
    South Shore Hospital Emergency Department
    Stanwich Associates
    State Street Corporation
    Stericycle Environmental Solutions
    Success Academy
    Trinity Academy of Hartford
    Vanguard Group
    Wayfair
     
"One aspect of a KO education that is especially valuable is its emphasis on writing. From Middle School to Symposium, I learned how to critically evaluate others' ideas and to synthesize my own, which will continue to serve me well in all facets of my life." Benjamin Waldman 16, double major Math and Political Science at Yale University

College Bound, Of Course!

“What better gift can we give our children than to educate them in a place where they are appreciated, nurtured, and inspired? It’s an honor to see our students blossom and realize their full potential.” — Jane Repp, Middle School

Where do Kingswood Oxford students go after graduation? To some of the best colleges and universities in the U.S. and abroad. As an example, here’s where members of the Classes of 2014-2018 matriculated.

Careers Built on Passion

Kingswood Oxford graduates are bold, confident, and successful in a variety of careers — too many to list! Instead, here are a few examples that show the depth and breadth of Kingswood Oxford’s alumni:

  • Jon Blitzer ’03, contributing writer for The New Yorker and Fulbright Scholar
  • Sara Chase ’00, stage and screen actress whose credits include First Date, The Musical on Broadway and in Netflix’s The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
  • Erica Grody Levens '78, director of The Today Show
  • Katie Hurley ’93, psychotherapist and author of The Happy Kid Handbook
  • Janet Krevolin '80, Chief Technology Officer, Bio2 Technologies, Professor, Tufts University, Department of Biomedical Engineering
  • Colin McEnroe ‘72, writer and host of The Colin McEnroe Show on WNPR
  • Nancy Miorelli ’07, an entomologist living and working in Ecuador, who also works in earthquake relief providing temporary housing for victims
  • John O'Hurley '72, television actor in Seinfeld (J. Peterman), Billy Flynn in Chicago on Broadway, Dancing with the Stars, first season winner
  • Cody Paladino ’07, pro-golfer and winner of the Connecticut Open
  • Molly Papermaster ’14, Boston University Political Science major who completed an internship in the Obama White House Visitor’s Office
  • Maria Spinella '93, executive producer of The Don Lemon Show on CNN
  • David Zucker ’88, musician and producer whose music is heard on programs ranging from reality television to the National Football League
“Both of my children love their KO experience, especially the friendships, academic opportunities, and athletic competition. My older son just finished his first year in college, where he plays football and is majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. My younger son, who started at KO in 6th grade, has evolved from a quiet and somewhat shy student, to one who is now so comfortable speaking up that his teachers recommended him for public speaking.” — Tammi Bolden
Are you ready to build a passionate and purposeful life? Start your Kingswood Oxford journey today. 

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Located in West Hartford, CT just steps from Blue Back Square, Kingswood Oxford is a private school inspiring co-ed day students in grades 6-12 with a college preparatory curriculum. Empowered students become clear confident communicators, resourceful problem-solvers, and ethical leaders. KO: where unlimited potential meets endless opportunities.
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