AP Courses vs IB program
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Maine, USA
Thornton Academy
Established: 1811
STEM
Beach
Mountains
School Facts
School Description
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.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.
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Visit City Site: Saco, Maine
Awards and Accomplishments Of School
Apple Distinguished School, 56 Athletic Championships
School News
As one of only four high schools in Maine to receive the Apple Distinguished Award, Thornton Academy is recognized for their innovation in technology!
Famous Alumni
1) Justin Chenette - state legislator, 2) Leatrice Morin - state legislator (class of 1940), 3) Nancy Sullivan - state legislator, 4) Carlos Baker - author/biographer
- 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Grades at School
- 80 acres Campus Size
- 13% Percentage of International Students
Diploma Year Offered?
YesStudent Population
CoEd - School for both gendersTeacher/Student Ratio
1:11Average Class Size
14SAT Average
1150English as Second Language (ESL) Support Available
YesSpeciality Programs
Four Year Dance Program University Credit Courses STEM Project TOEFL & SAT Prep Courses Apprenticeship Program with Pratt & Whitney Golden Edge ProgramAccepting Students in Grades
NoAges Accepted
13-20Other - Eligibility Requirements?
SLEP and TOEFL not required; students will be assigned to ESL class. More importance placed on Skype Interview over test scors (TOEFL, ELTiS, SLEP).More School Photos!
Real Stories from Real Students:
This year has been by far the best of my life. I met people that not only became my friends but changed my life for the best. Coming here, living alone, re-starting your life from nothing, it is the most positively traumatizing experience ever.
Blogs and News!
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Educatius Group F-1 Inbound High School Program is CSIET Listed
Educatius Group’s USA F-1 Inbound High School Program Listed by CSIET for 5th year in a Row
Educatius is the Largest CSIET F-1 Organization in 2017-2018
Educatius Group received the largest number of international high school students on CSIET F-1 high school programs in 2017-2018!
Dr. Sharon Tan, Academic Director, Featured in US News & World Report
International students who attend high school in the US have an inside track to attending a US University, according to Educatius Group's Academic Director Dr. Sharon Tan.
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