The Northwest School requires the following minimum course of study in the Upper School:
- Math: 3-4 years *
- Science: 3-4 years *
- Humanities: 4 years (English & History)
- Foreign Language: 3-4 years *
- Visual and Performing Arts: 4 years
- Physical Education: 2 years
- Environment: 4 years
* Seniors must take a minimum of a fourth year of study in any two of the language, math and science departments.
