A private, Catholic co-educational Pre-K through Grade 8 lower school and college-preparatory upper school for young women sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur

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NDA's Upper School - Where Girls Take Center Stage
NDA's Upper School - Where Girls Take Center Stage

According to the National Coalition of Girls' Schools 80% of students who attend girls's schools say that they are challenged to achieve their full academic potential. Girls learn better in schools that were built intentionally with girls in mind like the Academy. We know how girls learn best and provide them an environment in which they thrive. 

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All School Open House Scheduled for February 2nd
All School Open House Scheduled for February 2nd

An All-School Open House for Pre-K - Grade 12 will be held at the Academy on February 2nd. Visitors will be welcomed by current students, parents, alumnae, faculty, coaches, and staff. Tour the building and learn what it means to be NDA Prepared. Register today to attend!

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NDA's Upper School - Where Girls Achieve
NDA's Upper School - Where Girls Achieve

According to the National Coalition of Girls' Schools 80% girls' school grads consider their academic performance successful and that holds true here at the Academy where our 54-member class of 2018 received more than $13 million in renewable, merit scholarships and 90% report being accepted to their top choice or high interest school.

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Walk-In Wednesdays Scheduled for Selected Dates
Walk-In Wednesdays Scheduled for Selected Dates

Have questions about the programs at the Academy of Notre Dame? Then Walk-In Wednesdays are prefect for you! Get a private tour, speak with the program administrator and learn about the admissions process. Walk-In Wednesday run from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on: 

  • November 14, 2018 
  • December 5, 2018  
  • January 16, 2019 
  • February 27, 2019 
  • March 20, 2019 
  • May 22, 2019 

Personal tours are also available! Call the Admissions Office at 978-649-7611, Ext. 337 to schedule an appointment that works best for you!

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Research Shows All-Girls Schools Better Prepare Students
Research Shows All-Girls Schools Better Prepare Students

Natalie Demers, Director of Research Initiatives and Programs for the National Coalition for Girls’ Schools (NCGS) and a graduate of an all-girls school herself, knows the data. “Research supports the benefit of all-girls schools,” she says. “Girls thrive in programs built intentionally with girls in mind. At NCGS, we believe that a school for girls is better than a school with girls.”

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Pristine 200-Acre Campus
Pristine 200-Acre Campus

Situated along the Merrimack River, the Academy's 200-acre campus offers pristine fields, ponds, and forests in which to explore, learn and play. The natural environment provides seclusion and security unique to our location while also being in close proximity to local emergency services. Click the button to watch our campus video!

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Academy Blog

Eleven Ways to Engage Reluctant Readers

I often hear the following from parents of students in various grades, “My child used to love reading when he/she was little.  Now I can’t remember the last time he or she read for fun.”   This parent isn’t alone in expressing the concern about his/her child’s diminishing interest in reading as he/she grows older. As a teacher of English Language Arts, I have discovered that the main motivation for avid readers is their love for it!  This passion is the main ingredient to creating become lifelong readers.

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Join Us for Tykes & Tales

Storytime Series Kicks Off

Children ages 2 to 5 years old and their parents are invited for some Christmas cheer to kick off our Tuesday's Tykes & Tales storytime series on December 18th from 9 to 10 a.m. Join us for a Christmas story, craft, and cocoa and take in the sights of NDA decorated for the season. Don't miss this opportunity to see us in our holiday finest and treat your tykes to a tale.  Then mark your calendar for the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month through May for more fun.

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Attend Our Open House!

Attend Our Open House Feb. 2nd

Prospective students and their families are invited to attend our Open House on February 2nd from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and learn how we prepare students for life. Our students will be your guide and explain the advantages of being NDA Prepared. You will also meet faculty, staff, and alumnae; tour the building and campus; and find out about our programs.

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Be Our Guest and Visit Today!

Many Opportunities to Visit 

Now is the time to book a visit to the Academy! You can schedule a Shadow Day, a Personal Tour, and attend a Walk-In Wednesday. Shadow Days provide prospective students an opportunity to be a Lancer for a day. Personal Tours give families the chance to see classes in session. Walk-In Wednesdays allow parents to meet Admissions personnel after hours. 

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Visit Our Beautiful Campus!

A Pristine 200+ Acre Campus

Situated along the Merrimack River, the Academy's 200-acre campus offers pristine fields, ponds, and forests in which to explore, learn and play. The natural environment provides seclusion and security unique to our location while also being in close proximity to local emergency services. We're 8 miles from Lowell and just over the NH border. Click the button below to watch a video of campus.

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