Short-term Boarding School experience in the USA

Live a US High School experience for a few weeks or a few months!

We offer you to experience a real US Boarding School experience while you study in a private boarding school located in the Maine. The school welcomes international students from 15 to 17 years interested in spending a few months in the USA. You may come for one or two months or even a semester! 

You will learn about American culture and the US High School system and make friends with your local and international classmates. 

Experience the Maine and its recreational opportunities! 

The school is located in the Maine. Maine can offer you many outdoor activities, wonderful landscapes, and recreational activities that will enrich your American experience. The school itself is on Maine's coast. 

Explore: 

•  Acadia National Park
• Portland
  
• Mountains and forests
• Coastline
• Lakes and rivers
  

During the winter you can experience winter sports such as skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, ice fishing and ice skating.

Study at an American High School

Founded in 1792, located in northeastern Maine, it is one of the most famous institutions in New England. 

The school offers a full range of American subjects that you will explore during your short-term study abroad in the USA. Classes are small-sized. The school welcomes about 400 students. 

The school offers an art studio and a music room. Theater is also offered. 

Live sports during your American high school experience

The school offers: 

• Soccer​
  
• American football
  
• Volleyball
  
• Golf
  
• Cross-country
  
• Basketball
  
• Wrestling
  
• Track&Field
  
• Tennis
  
• Baseball
  
• Softball

The school offers a variety of clubs and extracurricular activities such as: 

• Singing Club
• Art Club
• Book Club
• Chess Club
• Drama 
• International Club
• Jazz Band
• Math Team
• Outdoor Club
• Science Club
• Student Council
• Sustainability Club
  

You live at the school's boarding house welcoming about 100 students. 
All students have breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the school cafeteria. Each dorm's kitchen allows for the preparation of family-style meals. Additionally, the dorms include lounge areas, storage spaces, and laundry rooms.

An after-school program is offered to all dorm students including clubs, sports, open gym, or trips to town. 

​Weekend trips include:

• Orono Trampoline Park
• Paintball
• Portland, Freeport
• Pirate Fest in Eastport
• Boston Trip
• Ski Trips
• Laser Tag
• Trips to the Bangor Mall, movie theater, and bowling alley.
  

Please request more information through the contact form.

Boarding school experience in the USA

* Price in US Dollars per participant. 

Not included : Application Fees (65 EUR)

Price includes

• Administration fees
• Host school placement and tuition fees
• Books
• Ecursions
• Boarding accommodation with full board
• Support, assistance, and 24/7 Hotline during the whole program
  
  

Price does not include

• Round-trip international airfare
• Non compulsory insurances (luggage lost, flight delay etc.)
• Visa, passport and medical exam fees
• Extra activities organized by schools and others
• Personal expenses and spending money
  
• Medical insurance

Exchange students must be interviewed in their home country before being accepted in this private boarding school in the USA (preferably in English).
A strong English proficiency and excellent academic results are required.