About The Landing School

The Landing School is a full-time, accredited post-secondary school that provides education in modern yacht design, boat building and marine systems technology. For high school graduates, veterans, adult learners, second career seeks and international students, The Landing School offers diplomas and Associate’s degrees in the following areas of study:

• Wooden Boat Building (Small Boats Option)
• Wooden Boat Building (Cruising Boats Option)
• Composite Boat Building Program
• Yacht Design Program
• Marine Systems Program

Please click here to view the complete course description in our academic catalog.

A student may complete one educational program and receive a diploma or a student may choose to complete two educational programs plus general education courses and receive an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Marine Industry Technology (MIT).

The Landing School serves the marine industry by providing skilled employees who design, build and repair boats with the highest standards of quality. Accordingly, The School receives generous support and direction from the industry in curriculum design and program implementation. Noted industry leaders regularly lecture at The School and evaluate student work.

Students

The student-body is comprised of high school graduates, veterans, adult learners, second career seekers and international students who seek a career in the marine industry; however, people who are retired or taking time from formal academics find spending time at The Landing School is invaluable. Students have come from all over the United States, Canada, South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa. Graduates of its courses are actively employed in the marine industry worldwide as professional designers, builders, systems technicians, crew members and repairers. Some go into related fields such as sailmaking, spar design, marine surveying and yacht sales. Many start their own shops and design offices.

Accreditation

In 1987 The Landing School became the first school of its type to be accredited by The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), which is listed by the United States Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency under the provisions of Chapter 33, Title 38, U.S. Code and subsequent legislation. The ACCSC is a member of the Council on Post-secondary Accreditation.

Ownership

The Landing School is incorporated in the State of Maine. It is governed by a Board of Trustees and is managed by an Staff & Faculty.