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ADMISSIONS VISITS TO NORTH COUNTRY SCHOOL CAMPUS

When you visit our campus, the first thing you will see is our barn with its chickens, horses, and sheep. A visit to North Country School offers more than a typical school interview. At our Lake Placid campus, you and your child will experience what it truly means to be part of the NCS community. You’ll meet the teachers who would be caring for your child in and out of the classroom, as well as the students who would be your child’s classmates, friends, and housemates.

A visit to our campus is a chance to sit down for a home-cooked meal in our dining room and to see and feel what it means to be a part of our school community.

SCHEDULE AN IN-PERSON VISIT OR A VIRTUAL TOUR

Campus visits are scheduled Monday through Friday and generally go from 9:30 AM until 1:30 PM; we can often accommodate different schedules if necessary. While we are happy to welcome you at any point in the admissions process, any information we have ahead of your visit will allow us to make the most of your time on campus.

Although an in-person visit is the best way to get to know North Country School, we understand that traveling to our campus is not always possible. To that end, we are also happy to present a personalized Virtual Tour using Zoom.

To schedule an in-person or virtual visit, please reach out to our admissions office at (518) 523-9329, ext. 6000, or by email at .

A typical visit begins with a warm welcome meeting in our admissions office, followed by a tour of the classroom buildings and a chance to see some classes in action. We will visit the arts studios as well as a student residence. You and your child will have time to meet with our Director of School and/or other faculty members as necessary. Lunch in our dining room will provide an opportunity for informal conversation with current students and to learn about NCS from their perspective. After lunch, we will tour the barn and address any other topics of interest. The visit will end with a meeting in the admissions office to answer any final questions that you have before departing.

As our teachers and students frequently spend time outside throughout the school day, we dress casually; you are welcome to do the same. Comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are also suggested.

Travel to North Country School

North Country School is two hours north of Albany. From Albany, take I-87 north to Exit 30 (Route 73, Keene Valley, Keene). At the end of the exit ramp, turn left, taking Routes 9 and 73 west toward Keene and Lake Placid. In 2 miles, bear left to stay on Route 73. After passing through the town of Keene Valley, bear left in Keene to stay on Route 73, heading toward Lake Placid. In 6.8 miles, North Country School is on the right. The North Country School and Camp Treetops sign and our driveway are visible at the crest of a hill after a long curve past the Cascade Lakes.

  • Albany International Airport (ALB) — Albany, NY
  • Burlington International Airport (BTV) — South Burlington, VT
  • Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG) — Plattsburgh, NY
  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) — New York City, NY
  • Montréal Trudeau International Airport (YUL) — Montréal, Quebec, Canada

Amtrak service is available from New York Pennsylvania Station to Westport, NY. See “Car Services” below for transportation from the train station to North Country School.

  • Adirondack Express Taxi: (518) 524-6963
  • Polar Express Transportation Company: (518) 327-3331
  • Uber is also available on a limited basis.

Where to Stay In Lake Placid

As a popular vacation destination, Lake Placid has many wonderful hotels and vacation rentals available. We would be happy to provide recommendations if needed.

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