Summary Wayland Academy is an independent, coed college preparatory school for boarding and day students, founded in 1855. The school’s rich, rigorous academic program is anchored by Wayland faculty who are knowledgeable in the subjects they teach, deeply caring when it comes to their students.  The diverse and welcoming school community brings together students from across the United States and more than 20 other countries in an intimate learning environment. With a diverse student body, the educational experience and community at Wayland is the perfect learning environment for the 21st century. The school motto, "Knowledge and Character," guides Wayland Academy faculty and staff in preparing students for successful futures.  The admissions and market