Phillips Academy Andover provides a comprehensive liberal arts curriculum for students in grades 9-12 and postgraduate year, fostering intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary learning across humanities, sciences, arts, and more. With over 300 courses offered, including advanced electives, independent studies, and seminars, the program emphasizes depth, innovation, and real-world application.
The English Department offers courses such as Shakespeare and Renaissance Literature, Modern Poetry, Creative Writing Workshops, and American Literature from Colonial to Contemporary eras, encouraging analytical essays, debates, and original compositions.
History and Social Sciences include United States History, European History, Global Economics, Comparative Government, Psychology, and Anthropology, with opportunities for research projects on topics like civil rights movements and international relations.
Mathematics ranges from Algebra I to Multivariable Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Statistics, incorporating problem-solving seminars and competitions preparation.
Science offerings encompass Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, Neuroscience, Organic Chemistry, and Astrophysics, with extensive laboratory work, field studies, and STEM research initiatives.
World Languages feature Arabic, Chinese, French, Ancient Greek, Latin, Russian, and Spanish, from introductory levels to Advanced Placement and immersion programs, including cultural exchanges and linguistics.
Visual and Performing Arts include Studio Art, Photography, Ceramics, Music Theory, Jazz Ensemble, Theater Production, Dance Choreography, and Film Studies, culminating in student-led exhibitions and performances.
Computer Science and Technology courses cover Programming in Python and Java, Data Structures, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Web Development.
Philosophy and Religious Studies explore Ethics, World Religions, Existentialism, and Moral Philosophy through Socratic seminars.
Interdisciplinary electives like Engineering Design, Public Speaking, Journalism, and Entrepreneurship blend multiple fields, preparing students for college and beyond. All courses promote Harkness discussion methods, collaborative projects, and global perspectives, with faculty mentorship ensuring personalized academic growth. (Word count: 312)
