Boarding Information
Co-ed college preparatory boarding school for domestic and international students in grades 9-12. Located on 700 acres in Peru, Illinois.
Boarding Information
Saint Bede Academy, founded in 1890, is a Catholic private co-ed boarding and day school in the Benedictine tradition. Conveniently located 90-miles southwest of Chicago, we offer a high-quality college-prep program on our secure 700-acre campus. Every day, our students are preparing themselves for college and for life by developing their minds while also strengthening their character. With a tri-level academic program, our curriculum is tailored to each student’s individual strengths and challenges students to excel. Whether you are interacting in person or online, teachers at Saint Bede encourage you to develop and contribute your God-given talents and to mature through experiences and relationships.
Want To Learn More?
Take a virtual tour of our campus HERE.
Please fill out our online application so we can schedule a video interview to learn more about you and answer any questions. At Saint Bede Academy, students experience a feeling of acceptance and belonging in a supportive environment and we look forward to including you as a part of our Saint Bede family.
Our newly renovated St. Scholastica Dormitory features separate floors for boys and girls: St. Anne’s Hall and St. John’s Hall with double dorm rooms and private student lounge on each floor. Our first floor common areas include a fully stocked brand new kitchen for students to show off their culinary skills in St. Benedict Dining Hall; The Clubhouse with study & sitting areas, TV & gaming consoles as well as a pool table, air hockey table, ping-pong table and mini-basketball hoop game; Fine Arts Room for art design and music practice; Exercise room with a treadmill, exercise bike, elliptical machine and weights for students to work out; Snack Room for students to keep their food and beverage purchases and the Student Laundry Room in the basement. Each floor has an apartment for the Dorm Supervisors to live in while keeping an eye on the students as well as a Guest Room for our Weekend Dorm Supervisors to stay on-campus while they implement scheduled weekend activities to keep every student from being bored.
Contact Marcia Wagner, Dean of Residential Programs, at saintbedeboarding@gmail.com or 815-250-0285 for more information.
We hope to hear from you soon!
Mrs. Marcia Wagner
Dean of Residential Programs
815-250-0285
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Saint Scholastica Dormitory with Saint Anne’s Hall and Saint John’s Hall
Saint Bede Academy Boarding Program Process
Students applying to the St. Bede Academy Boarding Program are required to complete all the steps, documents and forms listed below.
Step One
Interest & Inquiry
Send an email to our Dean of Residential Programs, Marcia Wagner.
Application Form
Complete online application HERE or send Standard Application Online (SAO) to Saint Bede Academy.
Face to Face Interview
Online interview to be scheduled by Marcia Wagner.. Click button to email her directly.
Documentation
Transcripts
Submit by email to Marcia Wagner then present original when you arrive at St. Bede Academy
(Official Transcripts from 7th grade to current must be presented)
If the prior items are completed and approved you will be emailed your Acceptance Letter from Dean of Residential Programs, Marcia Wagner.
Account Invoice will be issued by email from Business Office Manager.
Step Two
After receiving your Acceptance Letter and I20 (for international students) please print, complete and email the following forms to Dean of Residential Programs, Marcia Wagner by July 15th or one month prior to arriving. Then present the original forms to the school office when you arrive at Saint Bede Academy.
Step Three
After you arrive at St. Bede Academy present the original forms from Steps 1 & 2 and the following items to the school office.