Belong & Become at
Middlebridge
Video Footage by Henry M, Class of 2025
Private Boarding School for ADHD, Dyslexia, and Related Learning Differences
Middlebridge School is a college-preparatory boarding and day school for students with ADHD, dyslexia, and related learning differences. Grades 9–12 and postgraduate year in Narragansett, RI.
Learning Difference?
Learn Differently.
At Middlebridge School we offer a highly personalized, college-preparatory education that strengthens academic skills, builds emotional intelligence, and inspires a lifelong love of learning.
Our students are bright, capable, college-bound teens. Our students often come to us with language-based learning differences such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, SLD Reading, SLD writing, math disorders such as dyscalculia, as well as challenges with ADHD, attention, executive functioning, or school-related anxiety.
At Middlebridge, these differences are understood, embraced, and supported.
More than just a school, Middlebridge is a place where students are seen, heard, and celebrated.
Our holistic and integrated approach empowers young people to discover their strengths, grow with purpose, and lead with confidence, in the classroom and beyond.
“Success is submitting your first semester assignment and feeling proud because your teachers had your back. Success is achieving a personal record in the mile and winning a second soccer championship. Success is getting into that dream school. Success is living life for yourself. Success is knowing you have the tools to succeed independently.”
- James G., Class of 2025
What is a Boarding School for ADHD and Dyslexia?
A boarding school for ADHD and dyslexia is a specialized educational environment designed to support students with attention challenges, executive functioning differences, and language-based learning disabilities.
Unlike traditional boarding schools, schools like Middlebridge offer:
Small class sizes with individualized instruction tailored to ADHD learners
Daily individual tutorial and executive function coaching sessions
Executive functioning coaching built into the student life.
Emotional intelligence curriculum to develop self-advocacy and leadership
Structured routines and supportive community for students with ADHD
Middlebridge is proud to be one of the premier boarding schools for ADHD and dyslexia in New England, with over 18 years of experience supporting students with learning differences.
The Middlebridge
Difference
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Daily tutoring is useful and enjoyable thanks to Middlebridge’s dedicated tutorial staff, whose adaptive, prescriptive, and diagnostic approach to working with our students not only prioritizes skill development, but also focuses on growth mindset: the notion that struggle yields rewards.
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Our innovative Emotional Intelligence curriculum sets us apart from other schools. These daily classes allow students to focus on their potential for emotional development, understanding of psychology, mindfulness, growth mindset, and resilience. Teaching metacognition, or “thinking about thinking,” through the cultivation of mindfulness, promotes students to become confident, passionate, and engaged adults. Their introspection and subsequent fostering of natural talents is key to giving young people an optimistic vision about the future, directly leading to motivated success and the abilities to direct, then sustain, capability in their chosen fields.
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Many of our students are talented athletes, and we have five competitive sports teams. Our new gymnasium has a regulation-sized basketball court, with multi-sport flexibility for tennis, volleyball, floor hockey, and other games. It also houses a weight room, cardio studio, and locker rooms. Our fine arts building hosts some of our most popular courses such as mosaics, painting, pottery, drawing, and arts & crafts. A quality fine arts enrichment program allows students to develop self-discipline, intuition, reasoning, imagination, as well as the kinesthetic and visual intelligence they can apply to other subject areas. In celebrating the practice of creativity and wellness, we support the integration of sports and art into campus life, to help students develop healthy lifelong habits.
Belong. Become. Make your mark.
A place where learners grow into leaders—with curiosity, character, and connection.
Beyond Middlebridge
Providence College
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Villanova University
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Dickinson College
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University of Denver
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New York University
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University of Illinois
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Providence College 〰️ Villanova University 〰️ Dickinson College 〰️ University of Denver 〰️ New York University 〰️ University of Illinois 〰️
Our graduates are exceptionally well prepared for college—not only through credit-bearing coursework at local universities, but through a holistic educational experience that nurtures the whole student.
At Middlebridge, academic learning is deeply connected to emotional growth, social engagement, and physical well-being.
Our relationship-based model ensures that every student is known and supported, with an adaptive curriculum that integrates college-level academics, emotional intelligence, and experiential learning.
The result is lasting comprehension, genuine confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.
Experience Middlebridge from Anywhere
Explore our historic campus, nestled on the scenic Rhode Island coast, through our immersive virtual tour.
Walk through our classrooms, residence halls, athletic facilities, and outdoor spaces, all from the comfort of home.
See where your child will learn, grow, and thrive in a boarding school designed specifically for students with ADHD, dyslexia, and learning differences.
✓ 360° views of classrooms, dorms, and campus facilities
✓ Tour Hazard Castle, our iconic residence hall
✓ Explore our new gymnasium and athletic spaces
✓ See tutorial rooms and academic buildings up close
✓ Experience the beauty of our coastal location
Meet Our Expert Faculty
Our teachers aren't just educators, they're specialists in working with students who have ADHD, dyslexia, and learning differences. With advanced degrees in education, psychology, and literacy, our faculty bring expertise, compassion, and deep commitment to every classroom.
Signature Programs
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Emotional Intelligence
A progressive course fostering self-awareness, empathy, and resilience. Daily classes help students understand their emotions and build the confidence to advocate for themselves.
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Tutorial
Individualized one-on-one sessions that deepen understanding and support growth. Every student receives daily tutorial tailored to their unique learning profile.
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Internships
Experiential learning opportunities that connect classroom skills to real-world contexts. Students gain practical experience and discover career interests.
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Postgraduate Program
A postgraduate year that prepares students for the academic, social, and practical demands of college life. The bridge between high school and independence.
FAQs
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Middlebridge students are bright, capable learners who benefit from a structured, supportive, and relationship-based educational environment. Many have been diagnosed with language-based learning differences, executive functioning challenges, or ADHD.
At Middlebridge, our students thrive when they are known, supported, and challenged. With the right tools and trust, they grow into confident, independent learners and leaders—ready to take on college, careers, and life with clarity and purpose.
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The first step is to reach out to our Admissions Team to start a conversation. We’ll get to know your family, answer any questions, and determine whether Middlebridge may be a good fit for your student. From there, we’ll guide you through the next steps, including submitting materials and scheduling a campus visit.
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Middlebridge students come from across the United States and around the world. Our community includes day students from the local region as well as boarding students from a wide range of states and eight countries.
This diverse and supportive environment enriches campus life and helps students build meaningful connections beyond the classroom.
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Yes, Middlebridge is a boarding school specifically designed for students with ADHD and related attention challenges.
All of our students have been diagnosed with ADHD, learning differences, or executive functioning challenges, and our entire program, from academics to residential life, is built to support their success.
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Weekends at Middlebridge are active, social, and student-centered. Students might explore local beaches, attend sporting events, go rock climbing, visit museums, or take part in on-campus activities like yoga, art workshops, game nights, and community dinners.
Our structured weekend program keeps students engaged while offering opportunities to build friendships, try new things, and experience the best of Rhode Island and beyond.
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Middlebridge is intentionally designed for bright students with learning differences who thrive in a relationship-based, individualized environment. What sets us apart is our blend of academic structure, relationship-based approach, and real-world preparation.
Students don’t just build confidence in the classroom—they take college courses, engage in internships, and develop leadership skills that prepare them for life beyond high school. Our close-knit community, expert faculty, and commitment to student growth make Middlebridge a place where learners truly belong—and become.
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Absolutely. Middlebridge is a boarding school for dyslexia and language-based learning differences.
Many of our students have dyslexia, dysgraphia, or related reading and writing challenges, and our specialized tutorial program provides the daily 1-on-1 support they need to thrive academically.
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Yes. All Middlebridge students have been diagnosed with a language-based learning difference, ADHD, or a related profile that impacts their academic experience. Our students are bright and capable, and they thrive in an environment designed to support their unique learning profiles.
