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Berkshire School

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Sheffield, MA · 12

Last verified August 20, 2026

245 N Undermountain Rd, 01257 · (413) 229-1213

www.berkshireschool.org

Enrollment

412

Student:teacher

4:1

Published tuition

$59,100–$78,800

Application fee

$60

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Head of school

Pieter Mulder

Head of School

Pieter Mulder P'22,'26 has served Berkshire for 20 years, during which the school has grown in transformational ways, with strong programs and increasing applications for admission.

Curriculum & special classes

Students choose a Berkshire education for an exceptional academic experience that is authentic, relevant, and forward-thinking, with a commitment to character development embedded in all aspects of student life. The school prepares students for success, encouraging them to learn not just for school but for life.

Financial aid

Berkshire School maintains a generous need-based financial aid budget that supports approximately 25% of its student body, with support ranging from $5,000 to nearly full tuition. Financial aid is designed to make a Berkshire education possible for all families based on demonstrated financial need and the availability of funds.

Application fee: $60

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Admissions

The admissions process begins with an inquiry form, followed by a campus visit for a guided tour and interview. Applicants then submit an application including grades, transcripts, teacher recommendations, short answer questions, and a parent statement. Berkshire School has a test-optional policy.

Apply by

January 15

Acceptance rate

Not listed

Application fee

$60

What they ask for: Interview, current grades and transcripts (past two years), recommendations from English and math teachers, principal/counselor recommendation, short answer questions, parent statement. Standardized test scores are optional, but English proficiency tests (TOEFL, Duolingo, or IELTS) are required for non-native English speakers. If test scores are not submitted, a third academic recommendation is required.

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