Maine School of Science and Mathematics

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 1823, Foxcroft Academy's college preparatory curriculum offers comprehensive visual, performing, and media arts courses along with technical education programs as well as a recently introduced STEM program. Foxcroft Academy also offers the prestigious International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, for the first time during the 2019-2020 year. FACILITIES Located on 125 acres in northern New England, the campus facilities include four modern residence halls, five athletic playing fields, four brand-new tennis courts, an outdoor basketball court, and a main academic complex. SPORTS AND ARTS Foxcrofts Academy's athletics program is exceptionally strong with more than 20 sports teams and 19 state championship titles. The school's visual, performing, fine, and media arts programs are comprehensive, offering courses such as sculptural welding, creative textiles, and filmmaking. DORMITORIES AND STUDENT LIFE Foxcroft Academy's two male and two female dorms house 8-12 students each and provide access to wireless internet and televisions. Students can take advantage of Maine's expansive wilderness with extracurriculars such as outdoors club and environmental club. Visit School Site: <a href="https://www.foxcroftacademy.org/">Foxcroft Academy</a> Visit City Site: <a href="https://dover-foxcroft.org/">Dover-Foxcroft, Maine</a>

SCHOOL PROFILE Maine Central Institute offers American and international students a rigorous academic environment surrounded by the best of New England town life. Maine Central Institute provides a comprehensive educational program and a newly founded aviation program. FACILITIES Maine Central Institute's campus includes a state-of-the-art Math and Science Center, two computer classrooms, a chemistry lab, a botany area, and recently renovated art facilities. Maine Central Institute's sports facilities include gymnasiums, weightlifting equipment, sports fields, a golf course, a track, and tennis court. SPORTS AND ARTS MCI's impressive athletic record includes three football state championships and two field hockey state championships. Three NBA All-Stars have graduated from MCI. Over 25% of students participate in drama or art competitions each year. The Bossov Ballet Theater at MCI is both a performing company and an internationally renowned pre-professional ballet school. DORMITORIES AND STUDENT LIFE Maine Central Institute's four dormitories include two boys dorms, a girls dorm, and an honors dorm. Each building has laundry and student lounges. In addition to the 17 competitive sports teams, students have 40 clubs and activities to choose from throughout the school year. Visit School Site: <a href="https://www.mci-school.org/">Maine Central Institute</a> Visit City Site: <a href="https://www.pittsfield.org">Pittsfield, Maine</a>