Welcome!
We are excited that you found George Stevens Academy's Boarding Program! As you've probably seen on our website, the boarding program at GSA is unlike any other independent school in the country. Our experiential learning opportunities, community integration, academic support, off-campus programs and activities, and inspiring teachers, coaches, and dorm parents - all against the backdrop of the natural beauty of coastal Maine - unlock learning for students in a powerful way.
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Our boarding admissions team can help make searching for the right school enjoyable and fulfilling. Need help? Contact Bob Slayton, Director of Boarding Admissions, at b.slayton@georgestevens.org or at 207-598-6078 (mobile).
Ready To Take The Next Step?
- Step 1: Inquire
- Step 2: Schedule An Interview
- Step 3: Apply!
- Prospective Parents
- Boarding Tuition & Fees
- Visit Us
Step 1: Inquire
If you'd like more resources to help you make your decision, like our digital view book, program videos, and more, email Bob Slayton, Boarding Admissions Director, at b.slayton@georgestevens.org or call him at 207-598-6078 (mobile).
Interested in starting the process of becoming a GSA boarding student? Send Bob an email to let him know.
Step 2: Schedule An Interview
An interview is required for admission to the GSA Boarding Program. To schedule an in-person or online interview, contact Bob Slayton, Boarding Admissions Director, at b.slayton@georgestevens.org or 207-598-6078 (mobile).
Step 3: Apply!
The GSA Boarding Program accepts the Standard Application Online (SAO) and accepts applications on a rolling basis for admission through both fall and winter semesters. Please visit the Standard Application Online to create an account and begin the application process. The following materials will need to be submitted in order to complete your application file:
- Student Essays
- Parent Statement
- Math Teacher Recommendation
- English Teacher Recommendation
- Principal/Guidance Counselor Recommendation
- School Report and Transcript Forms
- Your SSAT (school code 3367), PSAT, TOEFL (school code 8826), or TOEFL Jr. scores
- A one-time, nonrefundable fee of $50
International Applicants: International applicants for whom English is not the primary spoken language must have TOEFL scores sent directly to George Stevens Academy (GSA’s TOEFL Code is: 8826).
Questions? Contact Bob Slayton, Boarding Admissions Director, at b.slayton@georgestevens.org or 207-598-6078 (mobile).
Prospective Parents
Our goal in the Boarding Admissions Office is not to ‘sell’ the GSA Boarding Program to you, but rather to offer a window into who we are and what we do, and to provide you the opportunity to access all the information you need to make the best decision for your family. Our only expectation is that your (virtual) visit to campus here in Blue Hill, ME will give you a glimpse into what makes the GSA Boarding Program unique: the sense of community and focus on relationships that are at the center of the George Stevens Academy Boarding Program.
Health & Safety
When you send your child to George Stevens Academy we assume en loco parentis responsibilities. It is a charge we take seriously, and endeavor to ensure the health and safety of each of our students. Our Student Support Team is on call 24 hours a day and GSA consults the services of Dr. Lisa A. Lesko, MD who is a family medicine doctor in Blue Hill and is affiliated with Eastern Maine Medical Center and the Blue Hill Hospital, which is located 1 minute from campus. George Stevens Academy shares a longstanding positive relationship with the town of Blue Hill, Maine, a safe, small community of 2,600 people.
Boarding Tuition & Fees
We know an investment in George Stevens Academy represents a significant investment in your child's education. If you have questions about the tuition information on this page, please contact Bob Slayton at b.slayton@georgestevens.org.
2023-2023 Tuition & Fees
Student Incidental Spending Deposit
$1,000. This is a personal account to cover out-of-pocket expenses such as independent travel, ski trips, damage to school property, and other miscellaneous personal expenses while at school. Unused funds will be carried over to the student’s account for the next year. Any remaining balance will be refunded.
Financial Aid
Most of our current boarding student families receive financial assistance. No interested student should be deterred from applying to George Stevens Academy due to their family not being able to afford the full tuition. All application materials are held in the strictest confidence to protect the privacy of our families. We are committed to creating a diverse, well-rounded, and talented community of boarding students here at George Stevens Academy. Our financial aid program offers assistance to families based upon their financial needs and the availability of funds.
For more information or questions on how to pay for George Stevens Academy, please contact Bob Slayton at b.slayton@georgestevens.org.
Visit Us
Our campus in Blue Hill, Maine, is surrounded by natural beauty, including thousands of acres of conserved land and miles of hiking trails. The village sits on Blue Hill Bay, which is nestled between Mount Desert Island and the Penobscot River. To experience Blue Hill and the GSA Boarding Program in person, schedule a visit with Bob Slayton, Boarding Admissions Director, at b.slayton@georgestevens.org or call 207-598-6078 (mobile).
If you can't visit in person, ask about other ways to learn more about GSA and the Blue Hill area.
Transportation Options
The GSA campus in Blue Hill is easily accessible from Boston, Mass., Portland, Maine, Bangor, Maine, and Trenton, Maine. There are multiple transportation options within an hour from George Stevens Academy, which is located at 23 Union Street, Blue Hill, Maine. To view a Google Map & Directions to Campus, click the link below. If you have questions about travel and transportation, please contact Bob Slayton at b.slayton@georgestevens.org. We can help you get here!
Airports Near Campus
Bangor International Airport (BGR)
Description: Bangor International Airport (BGR) offers direct flights to and from several cities in the United States daily on Allegiant, American, Delta and United. Bangor International Airport does not currently have regularly scheduled direct international flights to or from Bangor, Maine. You may travel internationally from Bangor International Airport typically with one stop prior to leaving or after arriving in the United States.
Phone: (207) 992-4600
Address: 287 Godfrey Blvd, Bangor, ME 04401
Distance from Campus: 40 miles (54 min)
Webpage: Visit Webpage
Hancock County - Bar Harbor Airport (BHB)
Description: Hancock County - Bar Harbor Airport is a small regional airport. It offers nonstop service between (BHB) and Boston with Cape Air. Cape Air partners with Jet Blue to provide excellent service to Boston and beyond.
Phone: (207) 667-7329
Address: 115 Caruso Dr, Trenton, ME 04605
Distance from campus: 23 miles (31 min)
Webpage: Visit Webpage
Bus Stations Near Campus
Concord Coach Lines: Bangor Bus Terminal
Description: Concord Coach Lines offers regularly scheduled service to Bangor from locations throughout New England, including Boston, New York City, and Portland, Maine.
Phone: (207) 639-3317
Address: Transportation Ctr, 1039 Union St, Bangor, ME 04401
Distance from campus: 40 miles (52 min)
Webpage: Visit Webpage
Greyhound Lines, Inc
Description: Greyhound Lines offers regularly scheduled service to Bangor from popular locations such as Boston, New York City, and Portland, Maine.
Phone: (800) 231-2222
Address: 530 Coldbrook Rd, Bangor, ME 04401
Distance from campus: 41 miles (53 min)
Webpage: Visit Webpage
Taxi Service from Bangor
King's Way Cab
Description: The GSA Boarding Program partners with Peter Hewett of King's Way Cab for the most reliable service to and from Bangor International Airport.
Phone: (207) 951-0075
Lodging Nearby
Lodging in Blue Hill
Blue Hill Inn
Phone: (207) 374-2844
Address: 40 Union St., Blue Hill, Maine 04614
Distance from campus: 0.2 miles (1 minute)
Webpage: Visit Webpage
Barncastle Hotel & Pub
Phone: (207) 374-2300
Address: 125 South St, Blue Hill, ME 04614
Distance from campus: 0.9 miles (2 minutes)
Webpage: Visit Webpage
The Farmhouse Inn
Phone: (207) 374-5286
Address: 578 Pleasant St., Blue Hill, ME 04614
Distance from campus: 2.2 miles (4 minutes)
Webpage: Visit Webpage
Additional AirBnB Options in Blue Hill
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Description: George Stevens Academy has no affiliation or formal relationship with AirBnB owners and takes no responsibility for the quality of your stay.
Lodging in Ellsworth
Comfort Inn Ellsworth - Bar Harbor
Phone: (207) 667-1345
Address: 130 High St, Ellsworth, ME 04605
Distance from campus: 15 miles (20 minutes)
Webpage: Visit Webpage
Hampton Inn Ellsworth - Bar Harbor
Phone: (207) 667-2688
Address: 6 Downeast Highway, Ellsworth, ME 04605
Distance from campus: 16 miles (21 minutes)
Webpage: Visit Webpage
Dining in Blue Hill
Phone: (207) 374-2119
Address: 33 Tenney Hill, Blue Hill, ME 04614
Distance: 0.2 miles (1 minute)
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Blue Hill Co-op
Phone: (207) 374-2165
Address: 70 South St, Blue Hill, ME 04614
Distance: 0.4 miles (2 minutes)
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Sandy's Blue Hill Cafe
Phone: (207) 374-5550
Address: 40 Main St, Blue Hill, ME 04614
Distance: 0.2 miles (1 minute)
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Marlintini's Grill
Phone: (207) 374-2500
Address: 83 Mines Rd, Blue Hill, ME 04614
Distance: 0.8 miles (2 minutes)
Webpage: Visit Webpage
Siam Sky Blue Hill Location
Phone: (207) 374-7157
Address: 8 Mill St, Blue Hill, ME 04614
Distance: 0.3 miles (1 minute)
Webpage: Visit Webpage