The Landing School

The Landing School is a private nonprofit two-year institution located in Arundel, ME, in a rural-fringe setting along the southern Maine coast. The school specializes in marine trades and woodworking, offering programs in Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology, Marine Transportation, and Woodworking at both certificate and advanced certificate levels.

With a total enrollment of 46 students (IPEDS 2023), The Landing School maintains a small, hands-on learning environment tailored to the boat-building and marine industries. The school reports a 100% completion rate and a 100% retention rate (IPEDS 2023), reflecting high student engagement across its specialized programs.

The Landing School holds a quality score of 83.33/100. As one of the few institutions in the country dedicated to marine craftsmanship and boat-building trades, it serves students seeking careers in yacht construction, marine repair, and fine woodworking.