Previously, we wrote about the main features of secondary education in the United States. For those who already know what means an American high school and how to get there, but have not yet decided which educational institution to choose, we suggest to consider some of the most popular options.
Lake Forest Academy
One of the best schools in the United States to go through the preparation stage, founded in 1857. It is located in Lake Forest, 30 miles from Chicago. Here the pupils can study from the 9th till 12th grade aged 14-18. The school is supposed to be international and, in addition to the representatives of the United States, here are the children from 36 countries around the world that can get an education. The school campus is home not only to its students, but also to the 1/3 of teachers, which makes a possibility to create a friendly, family atmosphere.
The Lake Forest Academy diploma offers many prospects for future students. 100 % of school graduates enter prestigious universities, including the Ivy League universities.
Programs and the cost
* Advanced Placement program provides advanced study of certain subjects in grades 11-12 and makes a thorough preparation for further study at the university
Accommodation (included to the program price)
About 200 students live on the school's campus. There are five boarding houses on the campus territory, each one provides from 10 to 72 places. Girls and boys live separately. The children are supervised and guarded all day long. For those who stay in the boarding house, there are various entertaining activities.
Requirements for admission
More information - on the website of the school:
The Newman School
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Private day school in Boston specializing in the IB International Program. It is a small educational institution with its family traditions. The headmaster is the son of its founder. The Newman School has been teaching children since 1948 and has a wide international staff. In terms of education quality, it is not inferior to other private secondary education institutions. Therefore, the graduates of this school study at the best US universities. Modern equipment, combined with ancient traditions, allows you to educate future representatives of the American elite. The school is also part of the Boston Public Library, so its students have access to a catalog of more than 7.5 million books.
Programs and the cost
Accommodation
Foreign students live in the host families, which the school helps to find. Most often, these families live close to school, so students do not have to go a long way every day and spend a lot of time and money for traveling.
Requirements for admission
More information - on the website of the school:
American Hebrew Academy
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Jewish boarding school that invites students from all over the world to study. The peculiarity of the school lies in friendly atmosphere and preservation of the Jewish people traditions. The school was founded in a small town of Greensboro by a Jewish family in 2001 (NC). By the way, in this city the Federation of the Jewish People is considered to be one of the most powerful in the United States and Canada. Most students of the school are international.
Programs and the cost
Accommodation
The students live on the campus of the academy in separate houses of 20 people. The child is supervised and guarded all day long.
Requirements for admission
More information - on the website of the school:
https://www.hebrewacademyhb.com/
CATS Academy Boston
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The school belong to Cambridge Education Group, which has been helping international students to study in the UK for many years. In 2016, the organization opened another center in Boston, USA. The main goal of the school is to prepare foreign students to study in one of the American universities. Therefore, the school offers a variety of language and preparatory programs, as well as full-fledged American high school education. In addition to foreigners, there are Americans studying here, which helps students from other countries integrate better in a foreign environment. In addition, the school has modern and best equipment, which makes the learning process even more interesting and more productive.
Programs and the cost:
Accommodation
The students live in the school residence that provides for about 400 single rooms. Each student has his/her own bathroom. To have a rest the students can gather in the common rooms.
Requirements for admission
More information - on the website of the school:
https://www.catsacademyboston.com/
Montverde Academy
Private boarding school, founded in 1912. The number of the students is 1,100, among them here are 350 students that live on campus. The educational institution proposes getting a specialized diploma called Study Area Concentration Diploma in one of the areas: science, technology, engineering and mathematics; basics of medicine; fine Arts; business and financial management; media and communications. The school is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges in the United States (SACS). The school is attended by the representatives of more than 60 nationalities.
Programs and the cost:
Accommodation
The students of the 7-12th grades may live in a school residence. Therefore, the students are more involved in the life of the educational institution; especially for these students various entertainment events are arranged. The guards and carers of the residence supervise the students all day long.
Requirements for admission
More information - on the website of the school:
That is not the whole list of secondary education institutions, which can offer qualitative modern education and prepare for adulthood at university.
If the United States is the country of your dream, we will help you find the school or university that suits your individual needs.
