Menaul School
Grades Accepted (International)
6th-12th
Est. Year
1896
Athletic Program
9 Sports
School Highlights
17 AP Courses — 95% of Students Take at Least One
Menaul offers 17 Advanced Placement courses across the disciplines, and more than 95 percent of students complete at least one, averaging 3–5 AP courses. Ninety-nine percent of graduates go on to four-year colleges and universities.
On-Campus Boarding with Dorm Parents & Robust ESL
International boarders live in campus dormitories where dorm parents, faculty, and residents form a supportive community. Robust ESL programming helps students succeed academically, and the school is SEVP-certified to issue the Form I-20 for F-1 visas.
Scholastic Fencing Led by a Three-Time U.S. Olympian
Menaul's signature fencing program is directed by a three-time U.S. Olympian, alongside a full NMAA athletics lineup — football, soccer, volleyball, cross country, basketball, baseball, and track & field — open to every student regardless of experience.
Founded 1896 — One of New Mexico's Oldest College-Prep Schools
A coeducational day and boarding school since the Territory of New Mexico, Menaul builds on three pillars: the European liberal arts tradition, the American college-preparatory tradition, and its Presbyterian mission-school heritage. 75 percent of faculty hold advanced degrees.
Study Abroad in Europe & Asia
International experiences are built into the program, with study-abroad opportunities in Europe and Asia and a diverse international student community on campus in grades 6–12.
The Vision
Nurturing Excellence In Every Sphere.
Menaul School is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico — the state's largest city, set nearly a mile high along the Rio Grande with the Sandia Mountains rising to the east. The metro area of roughly 900,000 blends Native American, Hispanic, and Anglo cultures into a food, art, and festival scene found nowhere else in America. The cost of living sits below the national average, and the economy spans national laboratories, technology, healthcare, and a thriving film industry. The school's historic tree-lined campus sits near the center of the city with easy freeway access.
Founded in 1896, Menaul School is a faith-informed, coeducational college-preparatory day and boarding school for grades 6–12 in the heart of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Its curriculum stands on three pillars — the European liberal arts tradition, the American college-preparatory tradition, and the school's Presbyterian mission heritage — educating students in mind, body, and spirit. Seventeen AP courses, a weighted grading scale, and a 30:1 student-to-counselor college guidance program send 99 percent of graduates to four-year universities. International students in grades 6–12 live in on-campus dormitories with dorm parents, supported by robust ESL programming, daily chapel, Mission Week service, NMAA athletics, and a scholastic fencing program directed by a three-time U.S. Olympian.
Accredited
Industry standards met
Regional Context
The Perfect
Environment.
Climate & Environment
High-desert sunshine defines life here — more than 300 sunny days a year with low humidity. Summers are warm, autumns crisp and golden, and winters mild in the city while snow dusts the nearby Sandia Mountains, putting skiing and snowboarding within an easy drive.
Safety & Quality of Life
A close-knit residential campus anchors student life, with dorm parents living alongside boarders and faculty nearby. Family-friendly neighborhoods surround the school, major hospital systems are minutes away, and the city's manageable size keeps daily life simple and comfortable for young international students.
Local Lifestyle
The vibrant pulse of the local community and the opportunities that await every student.
Things To Do
Weekends offer real variety — riding the Sandia Peak Tramway to 10,000 feet, watching hundreds of hot-air balloons rise at the world-famous International Balloon Fiesta each October, and exploring adobe-lined Old Town Albuquerque. Students hike desert trails at Petroglyph National Monument, visit the BioPark and Explora science center, ski in winter, and take easy day trips to historic Santa Fe.
Student Life
Boarding students from many countries share dormitories, meals, and traditions, guided by dorm parents who make campus feel like home. Daily chapel, Mission Week service projects, NMAA athletics, and a celebrated fencing program give every student a place to belong.
Academic Prowess
A diverse curriculum designed to challenge students and ignite their intellectual passions across every discipline.
Comprehensive Academic Portfolio
Beyond The
Classroom.
Fall Sports
Winter Sports
Spring Sports
Clubs & Societies
Student Organizations & Clubs
Admissions
& Requirements
Visa Support
International Enrollment Open
Tests Accepted
TOEFL, Duolingo
Interview
School Interview Required
Graduation
Full Diploma Path Available
Program Durations
Academic Year
Religious Affiliation
Presbyterian
Housing Options
Boarding Accommodation
Campus Mosaic
A look at daily life across the campus and facilities.
Campus photography coming soon
Additional Information
School uniforms are required daily. International applications: online application, transcripts (current + prior 2 years), two teacher recommendations, English proficiency via TOEFL or Duolingo (no published minimum), virtual interview, passport copy; I-20 issued after enrollment contract + $2,000 deposit. International Admission Director: Laura Hille, lhille@menaulschool.org. Athletics: Upper School competes in NMAA; Middle School in APIAL. Athletic Director: Gary Boatman. Clubs and activities change year to year based on student interest. Tuition is not published — contact the school; FACTS payment plans (1, 2, or 10 installments); need-based aid via Clarity. Accreditation: Cognia.
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