Boarding & International Students
For over 150 years, Maur Hill - Mount Academy has provided a successful, safe, and structured boarding environment. Parents trust our staff and faculty to watch over their children and know that we will lovingly guide them to become the man or woman God created them to be.
7-Day Boarding
The key benefit of a boarding school is the structure of a weekly schedule. We believe that engaging in activities outside of the classroom helps students to adjust to campus life and form friendships with peers who enjoy similar activities. Therefore, we require all new boarders to participate in at least one extracurricular activity, which keeps our students very busy. Students have a variety of options to choose from. They can join a club, participate on a sports team, or perform/assist in our theatre production. Visit the Boarding page to learn more and to hear from the students themselves what life is like as a boarding student.
5-Day Boarding
Our five-day boarding program offers all the benefits of the seven-day program and might be an ideal option for families living within a reasonable commuting distance to Atchison. As a five-day boarding student, you’ll have access to the unique and transformative opportunities of a traditional boarding school while still enjoying time on the weekends with family and friends.
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The Best of Both Worlds
All the benefits of a full-time boarding program without any homesickness.
- High-value Catholic, Benedictine, college-preparatory education
- Participation in school activities, sports, and clubs without the demands of late-night driving during the workweek
- Structured study halls that support academic and personal goals and provide consistent tech-time and lights out—no more tears for parents over technology, homework, or bedtime!
- Receive extra help from teachers outside of school day hours
- More collaboration time on group projects with classmates
- Receive additional guidance in school and life from caring and supportive residential staff
- Learn to independently manage time and studies in preparation for the college experience
- Study and live in a global community located in a safe and quiet rural area
Weekly Schedule
Five-day boarding students live on campus from Sunday evening (returning to campus no later than 9:00 p.m.) until Friday (following any after-school or extracurricular activities). When needed, students may stay overnight on a weekend for an additional fee.
We permit five-day boarding students to have a car on campus. Students must surrender keys to the residential staff upon returning to campus.
Distance to Atchison:
St. Joseph, MO - 30 minutes
Lansing, KS - 40 minutes
North Kansas City area - 45 minutes
Downtown Kansas City area - 55 minutes
South Kansas City area - 60–70 minutes
Topeka, KS - 50 minutes
International and Study Abroad Students
For nearly a century, Maur Hill - Mount Academy has welcomed and educated international students. We have alumni around the world representing over 75 countries.
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International Students
We accept international applications year-round. However, we recommend applying early to allow time for the student visa process. MH - MA sponsors all international students on an F-1 student visa and provides an I-20 to the student. Students can apply to MH - MA for grades nine through 11. Students applying for grade 12 must contact the Admission Office before starting the application process.
Study Abroad Students
MH - MA has hosted international students who want to study abroad for one year. This is a great way to experience an American classroom, live on campus, improve English skills, and continue your high school education. Typically, study abroad students enroll in 10th or 11th grade. Study abroad students interested in 12th grade or post-graduate studies, please contact the Admission Office before starting the application.
