The Naval Academy Preparatory School (NAPS) is a military preparatory school located in Newport, Rhode Island. It is designed to prepare selected candidates for admission to the United States Naval Academy. NAPS focuses on academic, physical, and leadership development to ensure students are ready for the rigors of naval education. Students at NAPS typically include enlisted personnel and civilians who have been nominated for the Naval Academy. The program lasts for about ten months, during which students take courses in subjects like mathematics and science, while also participating in physical training and military instruction to foster discipline and teamwork.