St. Bernard’s School, New York City

Oppidan Education launched its partnership with St. Bernard’s School in September 2025. 

Located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, St. Bernard’s is one of NYC’s most prestigious and well-respected K-9 schools for boys. 

There are clear comparisons between the UK’s ‘future schools’ process aged 11-13, and the US placement process for 8th Grade students (turning 14 years old) applying to selective secondary schools, both boarding and day.  

With experience of 10,000+ students taking part in Oppidan’s well-known ‘Interview Day’, this experience was transposed into St. Bernard’s New York context, to support 40 boys with the self-awareness and confidence required to make the most of their upcoming interviews. 

Oppidan Education Co-Founder Henry Faber led a team of 6 mentors, beginning the day with a plenary assembly, before back-to-back 1:1 sessions for every boy involved. 

Each student received a 400-600 word written report following the day, with practical feedback and tangible takeaways to support their confidence for interviews. Much more than providing a ‘mock’ experience, Oppidan mentors workshopped reflective skills, using original elements of Oppidan’s own mentoring model to engage students in deeper self-reflective thinking and to model best practice. 

 
It’s been a pleasure to launch our first programme in New York City with St. Bernard’s; a school that clearly mixes academic prowess and an historic reputation, with a desire to develop and innovate. I am grateful to Joy Hurd and Ridie Markenson for their early trust and support.
— Henry Faber, Oppidan Education
 
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