Application Procedure

Open to all students, male or female, grades 8-12. Students should fill out the Network Student Information form and return it to the Network Advisor at their home school. 

Dates

Individually arranged any time September through April, though there is also the possibility to host during Summer Phase, which takes place from the end of July through August. 

Download this information in PDF format here: St. Benedict’s Prep

St. Benedict’s Prep Advisor Contact Information:

Advisor Name: Mike Scanlan

Title: Dean of Administration

Phone: (973) 699-5766

Email: mscanlan@sbp.org

Advisor Name: Brian Marricco

Title: Humanities Teachers and Network Advisor for the Girls’ Division

Phone: (973) 699-5766

Email: bmarricco@sbp.org

Advisor Name: LeNard Higgins

Title: English Teacher and Network Advisor for the Boys’ Division

Phone: (973) 699-5766

Email: lhiggins@sbp.org

Saint Benedict’s Preparatory School

Newark, New Jersey

General Information

First and foremost, St. Benedict’s is a community of kids and adults who unite around the purpose of education of the mind, heart and soul.  We are an ethnically and racially diverse school community that resembles the neighborhoods around us in Newark, NJ.  Our students, who come from all socioeconomic and faith backgrounds, learn to lead one another in all aspects of school life. They make consequential decisions in the daily running of the place that puts responsibility in their hands, all the while participating in a college prep curriculum.  

Program Highlights (2024–2025)

At St. Benedict’s Prep, students thrive in a dynamic environment rooted in community, leadership, counseling, and experiential learning. Known as “The Hive”, our school offers a distinctive approach to education that nurtures the mind, heart, and soul.

Key Programs and Features:

  • Student Leadership: Students play a central role in the day-to-day operations of the school, developing real-world leadership skills and taking ownership of their education.

  • Counseling and Support: A robust counseling program ensures every student receives the emotional and academic support needed to succeed and grow.
    Experiential Education: Learning goes beyond the classroom through hands-on experiences that build confidence, resilience, and purpose.

  • Diverse, Inclusive Community: Reflecting the neighborhoods of Newark, our student body includes young people from all racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and faith backgrounds.

  • College-Preparatory Curriculum: Rigorous academics prepare students for success in college and beyond, all while developing the character and skills needed to lead.

Living Arrangements and Travel

Network exchange students live with the families of St. Benedict’s students. Visits may be arranged to New York City and the New Jersey shore, each of which is less than an hour’s ride away. Out-of-pocket expenses may include lunch in the school cafeteria and occasional fees, depending on courses.

Visiting students should fly into Newark Liberty International Airport only. Other N.Y. airports involve complicated and expensive arrangements.

Students traveling from the Northeast region may also elect to take Amtrak into Newark Penn Station.