Thornton Academy

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

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 natio

Located on the banks of the picturesque River Shannon, just outside the city centre of Limerick, Villiers School is a co-educational private day and boarding school. Founded in 1821, the school is one of the most highly-respected educational institutions in Ireland. Despite almost two hundred years of history, the main campus consists of modern buildings: science laboratories, IT centres, art and technology studios, a large library and bright, spacious classrooms. Through a stimulating curriculum of Transition Year subjects, Leaving Certificate subjects, the prestigious International Baccalaureate and a wide range of extracurricular activities, Villiers students are prepared for top universities worldwide and nurtured to grow academically, creatively and socially. Sports and Arts Sports are integral to life at Villiers School and the AstroTurf football pitch, new sports hall and state-of-the-art fitness gym mean that students have the very best facilities on offer to them. School spo