RESIDENTIAL LIFE

Living at Masters Academy International

At MAI, boarding isn't just where you sleep—it's where you become part of something bigger. Living alongside teammates, classmates, and coaches from across New England and around the world, you'll build the kind of friendships and habits that last long after you leave campus.

Residential life at MAI is designed around the same principles that guide our academics and athletics: balance, connection, growth, and preparation for what's next. Whether you're winding down after a tough practice, studying for tomorrow's presentation, or just hanging out in the common room, your dorm is your home base—the place where you recharge, reflect, and belong.

Who Lives at Masters Academy International?

Boarding students in Grades 9-12 and PG live on campus full-time, with access to our 82-acre campus, training facilities, and dining hall seven days a week.

Day students are fully integrated into dorm life. Each day student is affiliated with a residential hall and participates in dorm activities, study hours, and community events. You'll have a space to rest between classes and training, store your gear, and hang out with friends.

Our residential community is intentionally diverse—students from across New England, the US, and internationally, representing different sports, academic interests, and backgrounds. What unites you is a shared commitment to pursuing excellence without compromise.

What are the Dorms Like?

MAI's residence halls are designed to feel like home, not a hotel.

Student rooms - Mix of doubles and triples, furnished with beds, desks, storage, and high-speed wireless internet. Roommate assignments are made thoughtfully to help students build connections across grade levels and backgrounds.

Common spaces - Large lounges with comfortable seating, kitchenettes for quick snacks, study nooks, and spaces to decompress after a long day of training and academics.

Faculty apartments - Every dorm is led by a residential faculty member who lives in an apartment within the building, providing consistent presence, mentorship, and support.

Security - All dorms are secured 24/7 with keycard access. Only residents and authorized personnel can enter.

Who Runs the Dorms?

Residential Faculty (Dorm Heads)

Every dorm is led by a faculty member who lives in the building year-round. Your dorm head isn't just supervising—they're mentoring, advising, and getting to know you as a person. They run evening check-ins, oversee study hours, coordinate activities, and serve as your first point of contact for academic, athletic, or personal support.

Dorm Affiliates

Additional faculty and coaches affiliate with each dorm, rotating through to supervise study hours, weekend activities, and evening check-ins. This means you're surrounded by adults who know your name, your goals, and your story.

Student Leaders (Dorm Captains)

Upperclassmen serve as Dorm Captains—student leaders selected for their maturity, integrity, and commitment to community. Captains help run evening routines, mentor younger students, plan dorm events, and model the MAI principles in action. If you're struggling with a tough class, need advice about balancing athletics and academics, or just want someone who's been through it before, your Dorm Captain is there.

A Day (and Night) in the Dorm:

Morning

Wake up, grab breakfast in the dining hall, and head to your first academic block. Day students arrive on campus and check in with their affiliated dorm throughout the day.

Afternoon

After morning classes, you're off to training for focused work with your team or in your non-playing concentration. Dorms are quiet during training blocks as students are scattered across the campus at rinks, fields, performance labs, or in community internships.

Evening

After dinner, dorms come alive. Students return to their rooms for study hours—dedicated time for reading, collaborative projects, and research. Residential faculty are present to provide support, answer questions, and ensure everyone stays on track. Depending on your grade level, study hours may be supervised in your room or more flexible as you demonstrate responsibility.

Nightly Check-In

Before lights-out, every dorm gathers for check-in—a tradition borrowed from the best boarding schools. Students and faculty gather in the common room to share highlights from the day, discuss upcoming events, celebrate birthdays, or address any concerns. It's informal, warm, and grounding—a daily reminder that you're part of a community that cares about you.

Check-in ends with a simple ritual: faculty and Dorm Captains line up to say goodnight to each student individually. A handshake, a hug, or a quick word of encouragement. It's a small moment, but it matters. It says: We see you. We're here. Sleep well.

Lights-Out

Lights-out times vary by grade level, with younger students on stricter schedules and upperclassmen earning more independence as they demonstrate responsibility. The goal is simple: get the rest you need to train, compete, and think at your best tomorrow.

Weekends at Masters Academy International

Weekends aren't downtime—they're game time. Many students compete in tournaments, travel for games, or train intensively on Saturdays and Sundays. When you're on campus, weekends include:

Dorm activities - Movie nights, game tournaments, cooking competitions, off-campus trips to Boston, hiking, or local events
Open gym and facilities access - Extra training, recovery sessions, film review
Structured free time - Laundry, rest, catching up on work, or just hanging out

For students traveling for competition, faculty coordinate transportation, ensure academic work travels with you, and welcome you back with a debrief and recovery plan.

Building Habits, Not Just Rules

Residential life at MAI isn't about enforcing rules—it's about building the habits that make great athletes, students, and people. You'll learn to:

Manage your time - Balancing academic blocks, training sessions, meals, studio hours, and sleep requires discipline and planning
Live with others - Sharing space, respecting differences, resolving conflicts, and being a good teammate off the field
Take care of yourself - Sleep, nutrition, recovery, and knowing when to ask for help
Lead and follow - Younger students learn from upperclassmen; upperclassmen learn to mentor and guide

Support Beyond the Dorm

Your dorm head and affiliates are your first line of support, but they're not alone. MAI's residential life team works closely with:

Academic advisors - Ensuring you're on track academically
Athletic trainers and coaches - Monitoring your physical health and performance
College counselors - Planning your post-MAI path
Health and wellness staff - Providing medical care, mental health support, and counseling

If something's not working—academically, athletically, or personally—there's always someone to talk to. At MAI, we practice what we preach: Don't worry alone.

What Parents Should Know

Communication

Families receive regular updates from dorm heads about their child's adjustment, academic progress, and overall wellbeing. We encourage open communication and welcome parent questions.

Visiting Campus

Parents are welcome to visit on designated family weekends, attend games and competitions, and join us for special events throughout the year. We'll provide a calendar of key dates during orientation.

Health & Safety

All residential faculty are trained in emergency response, mental health first aid, and crisis management. Our health center is staffed during school hours, with on-call medical support available 24/7. We take student safety and wellbeing seriously—it's not negotiable.

Homesickness

It's normal. Most students experience some homesickness in the first few weeks. Our residential team is trained to support students through this transition with empathy, structure, and connection. We'll keep you informed and work together to ensure your child thrives.

The bottom line

Boarding at MAI isn’t just convenient—it’s transformational. You’ll learn to live independently, manage competing demands, support your teammates, and build relationships that last a lifetime. You’ll grow up faster, not because we push you, but because you’re surrounded by people who believe in you and expect your best.

And when you look back on your time at MAI, some of your best memories won’t be from the big games or the signature learning presentations. They’ll be from late-night conversations in the common room, spontaneous dance parties before lights-out, and the quiet moments when a coach or dorm head checked in and reminded you: You’ve got this.

That’s what boarding at MAI is really about. Not just where you live—but who you become while you’re here.

Questions?

We’re here to help. We’re building something special at MAI, and we’d love to tell you more about it. Contact our admissions team:

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