Thornton Academy
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Founded in 1811, Thornton Academy is one of New England’s oldest college preparatory schools. Its comprehensive curriculum consists of 200 courses, including seven foreign languages, 30 arts classes, and more than 60 AP, dual enrollment, and honors courses. The school’s collaborations with both the University of New England and the University of Maine School of Engineering allows students to bypass the first year of classes at both schools.
LOCATION: Saco, Maine sits between 7 miles of sandy ocean beaches to the east and the beautiful Saco River to the west.
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- Population: 18,480
- Located 1 Hour North from Portland
- Closest Airports: Portland International Jetport (PWM)
More information about Portland, Maine is available here.
SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS:
• Apple Distinguished School
• Offers more than 26 AP courses
• Competitive athletics; 56 Athletic Championships
SCHOOL FACTS:
• Grades at School: 6-12 and Post Graduate
• Total Students in School: 1,630
• Students in High School: 1,451
• Teacher/Student Ratio: 1 : 12
• School Uniform Required: No
• Religious Affiliation: None
ELIGIBILITY:
• Enrollment Restrictions: Grades Accepted: 7-12
• Minimum TOEFL: Preferred, No Minimum
• Minimum ELTiS: No Minimum
University Acceptance Rate: 100%
Partial List of University Acceptances: Bates College, Berklee College of Music, Boston College, Boston University, Bowdoin College, Brandeis University, Brown University, College of William and Mary, Cornell University, George Washington University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Johns Hopkins University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), McGill University, New York University, Northeastern University, Purdue University, Syracuse University, Tulane University, University of Maine, University of Massachusetts, University of Virginia, University of Washington, Virginia Institute of Technology, Wellesley College, Wesleyan University
Thornton Academy: 438 Main St, Saco, ME 04072, United States
The facilities
- STEM Center with brand new laboratories
- Engineering lab
- Foreign language building
- Art center
- Observatory
- 500-person theater
- Sports fields
- Outdoor track
- Basketball courts
- Tennis courts
- Weight rooms
- Four large multi-purpose stadiums
As a member of Maine’s top athletic league, Thornton Academy offers over 50 available athletic teams and competitive varsity sports. Their football, tennis, golf, swimming, and volleyball teams consistently place top in the state or region. Thornton’s dramatic arts are regarded as a highly developed program that includes courses in theater basics, acting, and technical theater with a focus on media arts.
The courses
COURSE OPTIONS AVAILABLE:
Foreign Languages: Ancient Greek, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Latin, Spanish
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses: Biology,
Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Chinese Language and Culture, Computer Science A, Computer Science Principles, Microeconomics, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, European History, French Language and Culture, Human Geography, Latin, Music Theory, Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism, Physics C: Mechanics, Physics I, Physics II, Psychology, Spanish Language and Culture, Statistics, Studio Art: 2D Design, US Government and Politics, US History
Arts: 3D Art, Acting, American Music, Band – Concert, Band, Ceramics, Chamber Choir, Choir, Concert Chorus, Dance Company, Dance Fundamentals, Drawing – Advanced, Guitar – Beginner, Illustration, Jazz Band, Orchestra, Painting, Photography, Piano, Pottery, Print Making, Sculpture, Song Writing, String Orchestra, Theater, Treble, Visual Arts
ESL Available/Level: YES
Note: All courses and options offered by the school are subject to change.
Thornton Academy has two dormitories that have Wi-Fi, kitchenettes, laundry facilities, modern bathrooms, and lounges with large screen TVs.
Dates and Fees
Fall semester: end of August to mid January.
Spring semester: beginning of February to mid June
Fees: Thornton Academy offers some extremely attractive prices through scholarships for students from European countries. Please contact us for more information about eligibility.
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Summer at Thornton Academy
Held on Thornton Academy’s beautiful campus, the program features two classes in the mornings and two activities per day in the afternoons and evenings.
Summer at Thornton Academy is designed for both day and boarding students and features classes in arts, STEM, humanities, English language Learning, and more. All classes are taught by experienced Thornton Academy teachers.
Afternoon and evening activities encourage students to discover American culture, have fun, and explore topics from the morning classes. Sample activities include a visit to an art museum or lobstering in a lobster boat in Casco Bay.
DATES FOR 2022
FULL 4-WEEK PROGRAM: JULY 23 – AUGUST 20
SESSION 1 (2 WEEKS): JULY 23 – AUGUST 5
SESSION 2 (2 WEEKS): AUGUST 5 – AUGUST 20
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