Beaver Country Day School
Website: https://bcdschool.orgLocation: 791 Hammond Street, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 School Type: Private Grades Served: 6-12
School Profile
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Annual Tuition | $65,490 (2025-2026) |
| Enrollment | 465 (115 middle school, 350 upper school) |
| Endowment / Total Funding | $5.7M new endowment (2020-2022); $25M campaign (2016) |
| Notable Donors / Investors | Anonymous seven-figure donors; Peter Hutton (Hutton Explore Fund) |
Why They Stand Out for Tech Innovation
Pioneering EdTech integration with tech as a core tool in every class; founding partner of NuVu innovation studio; state-of-the-art R+D Center open to all students Day 1; emphasis on design thinking, prototyping, coding everywhere, and computational thinking preparing students for future tech-driven world.
Technology and Innovation Programs
NuVu studio model program (founding partner); Emerging Tech integration with 1:1 laptops and coding across curriculum; Research + Design (R+D) mindset; Hiatt Center for Leadership; BVR-X electives; Computational Thinking in residence.
Maker Spaces and Innovation Labs
Research + Design Center (2017): laser cutters, 3D printers, CNC router, audio/video studios, materials library, VR headsets.
AI, Robotics, and Computer Science
Coding across all classes; Computational Thinking (algorithms, AI); p5.js software; programming in Mini Studios; no specific robotics/AI courses detailed.
Key Partnerships
NuVu Studio; MIT-related founders; local organizations, alumni for R+D inclusivity.
Leadership and Contacts
| Role | Name / Contact |
|---|---|
| Head of School / CEO | Sarah Pelmas (Interim) |
| Technology / Innovation Director | Kader Adjout (Director of Teaching, Learning, and Innovation); Blake St. Louis (Director of Research + Design Center) |
| Admissions Email | admission@bcdschool.org |
| Main Phone | (617) 738-2700 |
Sources
Official Website, Contacts, The School, Tuition, Emerging Tech, Annual Report, MIT News on NuVu, Niche, Wikipedia