Maine Central Institute

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>

SCHOOL PROFILE Founded in 1845, Lee Academy utilizes AP courses and an Academic Learning Lab to prepare students to succeed beyond high school. The school is located in the far northeastern corner of New England within driving distance to the expansive Acadia National Park and surrounded by Canada to the East, North, and West. FACILITIES The campus' 12 buildings include athletic fields, a plant conservatory, a planetarium, an auditorium, two gymnasiums, and a music center. SPORTS AND ARTS Lee Academy has recently added golf, tennis, indoor track, wrestling, and bowling to its athletics program. Lee Academy has won state championships in basketball, baseball, softball, and cross country. The schools extensive arts program offers students unique opportunities such as architectural drawing and concert band. DORMITORIES AND STUDENT LIFE All dormitories at Lee Academy are equipped with wireless internet, lounge rooms, with televisions, and laundry facilities. Students participate in year-round activities such as seasonal dances, musicals, and recreational athletics. Visit School Site: <a href="www.leeacademy.org">Lee Academy</a> Visit City Site: <a href="https://maineanencyclopedia.com/lee/">Lee, Maine</a>

SCHOOL PROFILE Founded in 1792, Fryeburg Academy is a historic, academically rigorous school located in a classic New England village. The school offers specialized programs such as the film making program taught by a director who formerly worked at Hollywood's MGM Studios. Additionally, the math program has won many state and regional championships. FACILITIES The rural 105-acre campus features an art gallery and a state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center where 80 school and local performances are held each year. The school is currently building a new dining hall and student center. SPORTS AND ARTS Fryeburg offers over 20 varsity sports teams. The Nordic ski program is exceptional, having recently won the state championship and graduates have gone on to compete in the Olympics. Fryeburg Academy's performing arts and music programs are outstanding. The school has won multiple first place championships in vocal jazz, big band, and new standard jazz combo in both the state and the national Berklee High School Jazz Festival. DORMITORIES AND STUDENT LIFE Boarding students stay in on-campus dormitories equipped with televisions, lounges, and computers. All students participate in a new after-school activity each week such as cooking lessons, swimming, or tennis at an off-campus facility. On weekends, the school organizes activities such as water tubing, trips to Portland, and campfires. Visit School Site: <a href="https://www.fryeburgacademy.org/">Fryeburg Academy</a> Visit City Site: <a href="https://fryeburgmaine.org/">Fryeburg, Maine</a>