All boys except third graders board full time during the school year. There are regular extended school breaks throughout the year when the boys go home, as well as free time on weekends when parents may visit with their sons. Third graders go home each Friday afternoon and return on Sunday evening.

Boys who live within a 50-mile radius of the school may apply as early as grade two or three for admission to the third grade. Boys from across the country in grades three through five are invited to apply for full-time boarding.

Boys may apply at any time during the year; we have rolling admissions.

Admission depends on many factors: musical, social, and academic. We are looking for boys who enjoy singing and music, who have a lively curiosity and who enjoy learning. Saint Thomas boys come from many different backgrounds, and have a wide range of personalities, but all share a dedication to excellence together–in choir, in class, in sports, and as friends. Above all, we are looking for vocal potential. Any interested boy is encouraged to inquire, even if he hasn’t had formal music training.

Generally, it is much easier to join us earlier; the older the boy, the more stringent the expectations. We encourage families to contact us as soon as they are thinking of Saint Thomas for their son.

We are pleased to be able to offer generous need-based aid, and no qualified applicant is turned away on account of financial aid. Please see our affordability page for more information.

There are typically three steps in the admission process. See below for additional details.