If you have been wondering or considering a Boarding School for your child education we have some great school resources, some near and others not too far away, all worth looking into!
EF Academy
582 Columbus Ave, Thornwood, NY 10594
914-495-6056
efacademy.org
EF Academy’s mission is to open the world through education. At their international, private high school welcoming day and boarding students from 75+ countries, students will engage in a learning experience that asks them to explore diverse perspectives through a process of collaboration, analysis, and reflection aimed at developing the skills necessary to respond to the challenges and opportunities facing their generation. Here, EF Academy fosters true global citizenship through their multicultural learning community.
A big part of what makes EF Academy New York special is their wonderful location in one of the most vibrant cities in the world, but an even bigger part is the brilliant people who belong to our community.
Register for EF Academy’s Open House on their campus in the heart of Westchester, on November 3, 6:30 PM at 582 Columbus Ave in Thornwood, New York.
Get a glimpse of what it feels like to be an EF Academy New York student by hearing from some of the friendly faces who make their school special. Meet some key staff from EF Academy New York as you interact around campus and see key areas of the school.
Emma Willard School
Troy, NY 12180
518-833-1300
emmawillard.org
For over 200 years, Emma Willard School has been a leader in girls’ education, challenging students to question, reason, learn, grow, and lead. Located in Troy, NY, Emma Willard School offers day and boarding students in grades 9-12 a balance of academic rigor and individual wellness, emphasizing personalized opportunities to grow and create. Our program pillars of intellectual flexibility, community, equity, and justice ensure that students walk away with a life-long sense of purpose.
The Knox School
St James, NY 11780
631-686-1600
knoxschool.org
Founded in 1904, The Knox School is the oldest established private school on Long Island in New York. Our inclusive environment serves grades 6-12 and Post-Graduate, providing students with a broad world perspective and a wide range of skills to prepare them for the next phase of their journeys. At Knox, everyone knows your name, and each student’s potential is unlocked and maximized because of the boundless experiences a Knox education provides. We are proud of our 100% acceptance to top four-year universities. Whether you are an aspiring engineer or equestrian, artist or architect, performer or physicist, a Knox education unlocks every student’s potential and prepares them for success after high school.
Marianapolis Preparatory School
Thompson, CT 06277
860-923-9245
marianapolis.org
Marianapolis is a Catholic co-educational boarding and day school nestled in northeast Connecticut. Located 2.5 hours from NYC, Marianapolis serves over 300 students from around the globe. Experiential learning is the core of the Marianapolis pedagogy, featuring short-term explorations – from cranberry bogging to blacksmithing – and a week of travel-based study in the spring. The traditional college-prep curriculum can be coupled with targeted tracks in Business & Entrepreneurship, Social Justice, or Innovation. Since 1926, Marianapolis’ family-oriented, values-based community has empowered each student to hone their vision for the impact they will make on our ever-changing world.
Oakwood’s Staff is fully trained to engage students both in-person and remotely. SEL (Social & Emotional Learning) is integrated into the programming, with full-time school counselors to support students in- and outside the classroom.
With five- and seven-day boarding programs, Oakwood engages students in a diverse and inclusive community. From the classroom, to the stage, to the sports fields and beyond, the school helps students step outside their comfort zone, find their voice, and expand their understanding. With the largest enrollment in over 50 years, Oakwood welcomes students from eight countries, several states, and the greater New York city area.. This Fall, Oakwood is celebrating 100 years in the Hudson Valley and 225 continuous years of Friends Education!
Wilbraham & Monson Academy
423 Main St., Wilbraham, MA 01095
413-596-6811 / [email protected]
wma.us
Wilbraham & Monson Academy, voted 7-time TheRepublican/MassLive Reader Raves winner for “Best Private School” in Western Massachusetts, is for students who are looking for a transformational educational community. WMA is a global experience that features 23 Advanced Placement courses and various honors tracks and creates global thinkers by offering a curriculum that integrates the mastery of traditional core disciplines while also incorporating courses specific to our Center for Entrepreneurship, Economics & Finance and our financial Trading Center. Our brand new 4,800-square-foot state-of-the-art STEM Lab, new $6.2 million Athenaeum Library, and athletic facilities complement our 400-acre campus, allowing students to engage in 30+ competitive, recreational, or civic activities.
