{"id":7543,"date":"2026-07-31T12:56:22","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T09:56:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studycare.tr\/?post_type=courses&#038;p=7543"},"modified":"2026-07-31T12:56:22","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T09:56:22","slug":"maharishi-school","status":"publish","type":"courses","link":"https:\/\/studycare.tr\/en\/studying-abroad\/maharishi-school\/","title":{"rendered":"Maharishi School"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-path-to-node=\"21\">Maharishi School is an independent, coeducational college preparatory school located on a sustainable 30-acre campus in Fairfield, Iowa. Offering education from Preschool through Grade 12, with boarding options available for High School students, it was founded in 1974. 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Eco-Friendly Campus:<\/b> A holistic living model featuring fresh organic meals, green campus practices, and environmental science integrated into the curriculum.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"25,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"25,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Project-Based &amp; Individualized Learning:<\/b> Moves beyond rote memorization to foster real-world skills, entrepreneurship, and hands-on technological innovation tailored to each student&#8217;s passions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"25,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"25,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Comprehensive College Counseling:<\/b> Personalized one-on-one advising designed to build strategic applications for top-tier universities across the United States.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"26\">Admissions and Application Deadlines<\/h3>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"27\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"27,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"27,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Application Terms:<\/b> Fall (September) primary intake (Spring\/January mid-year entry available based on capacity).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"27,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"27,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Admission Requirements:<\/b> Online application form, official transcripts from the last 2\u20133 years, English and Math teacher recommendation letters, student personal statement, interview, and academic evaluation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"27,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"27,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Language Proficiency:<\/b> International applicants must submit TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test (DET) scores, or undergo internal English assessment (on-campus ELL support is available).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"28\">Financial Aid and Scholarships<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"29\">Maharishi School offers need-based financial aid and select merit scholarships for international students with strong academic standing who demonstrate leadership potential and alignment with the school&#8217;s holistic ethos.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"30\">Student Life and Boarding<\/h3>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"31\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"31,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"31,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Boarding Life:<\/b> Safe, supportive, home-like boarding facilities for high school students, featuring 24\/7 pastoral care, dormitory supervision, and community living.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"31,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"31,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Athletics &amp; 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