La Lumiere School

SCHOOL PROFILE BASIS Scottsdale is a competitive, high-caliber high school. Ranked the Number 3 high school in the USA by U.S. News and World Report, it was established in 2003 to provide students with an internationally-competitive curriculum that will prepare them for whatever they choose to pursue. FACILITIES Located in Downtown Scottsdale on 10 acres, BASIS Scottsdale’s new facilities opened for the 2016-17 school year. The school features state-of-the-art classrooms, laboratories, a basketball court, and performing arts facilities. SPORTS AND ARTS There are a number of opportunities for BASIS Scottsdale students to express themselves outside of the classroom. The school offers a number of different sports for both boys and girls throughout fall, winter, and spring. Students in grades 9-11 can participate in sports. In terms of arts, BASIS Scottsdale students can take part in a number of performing and fine arts opportunities, including several AP classes in the arts. COMMUNITY INFORMATION Located only 20 minutes outside of Phoenix, Scottsdale is an urban metropolitan city known for its warm weather and is often referred to as a “golfer’s paradise.” Along with a lively downtown area, it has plenty of parks and recreation programs. Visit School Site: <a href="https://www.basised.com/scottsdale/">BASIS Scottsdale</a> Visit City Site: <a href="https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/">Scottsdale, Arizona</a>

SCHOOL PROFILE Kokomo High School (KHS) is a comprehensive four year secondary school with an enrollment of 2,000 students. The school is dedicated to helping students learn through outstanding internationally recognized programs in robotics, forensics, band and choir. Offering the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) and ESL programs, Kokomo High School creates a culture of excellence and achievement. FACILITIES Kokomo High School is proud of its expansive campus facilities with two indoor gymnasiums, swimming and diving pools, four soccer fields, football/track stadiums, ten tennis courts, two softball and a baseball diamond. There are outdoor locker rooms for track and football, and a new business lab with special learning environments. The school also has a unique opportunity to living in a dorm. SPORTS AND ARTS Kokomo High School is a charter member of the premier (and oldest) sports conference in Indiana, the North Central Conference. KHS has a long history of clubs and courses to support various artistic interests; drama,band and choir are some of the activities founded when the school first opened. COMMUNITY INFORMATION Kokomo is found about one hour north of the state’s largest city, Indianapolis. It has a rich history and plenty of multi-cultural events, celebrations and festivals to enjoy year-round. For entertainment and shopping there is a 12-screen movie theater, live music venues, and two major shopping malls.

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 freshman year at both schools. <center><iframe allowtransparency="true" title="Wistia video player" allowFullscreen frameborder="0" scrolling="no" class="wistia_embed" name="wistia_embed" src="https://fast.wistia.net/embed/iframe/jcug9fpmgq" width="400" height="225"></iframe></center> FACILITIES Campus facilities feature a STEM Center with brand new laboratories, an engineering lab, a foreign language building, an art center, an observatory, and a 500-person theater. Athletic facilities include sports fields, an outdoor track, basketball courts, tennis courts, and four large multi-purpose stadiums. SPORTS AND ARTS As a member of Maine’s top athletic league, Thornton Academy offers several 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. DORMITORIES AND STUDENT LIFE Thornton Academy has two dormitories that have Wi-Fi, kitchenettes, laundry facilities, modern bathrooms, and lounges with big screen TVs. International students can also enjoy many weekend activities held on and off campus. Cooking classes, skiing lessons, movie sessions, and shopping excursions are a few activities international student can participate in. Visit School Site: <a href="https://www.thorntonacademy.org/">Thornton Academy</a> Visit City Site: <a href="https://www.sacomaine.org/">Saco, Maine</a>