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Study in the USA

Boarding Schools in the USA is the education guide for international students of secondary school age (10-17 years).

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Featured Programs provide you with school descriptions and snapshots of Boarding School campus life, as well as Request Information forms for contacting school admissions offices. Articles give information about obtaining a visa, applying for admission and more. For international students 18 years of age or older, Study in the USA is the guide to quality American universities, colleges, and English as a Second Language (ESL) program

Schools and Summer Programs in the USA

Schools and Summer Programs in the USA

Tue, Aug 18, 2009

The primary aim of the majority of U.S. boarding schools is to fully prepare young students for enrollment in leading universities.

Looking at Schools

Looking at Schools

Tue, Aug 18, 2009

Do you like large schools or small schools? Are you most comfortable in a city, small town or countryside? Are you interested in attending a school that has a religious or military orientation? Would you like to attend a school that is only for boys or girls?

Glossary

Glossary

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

This glossary will help you understand the terms and language used to describe education in the U.S.A.

Selecting a School or Summer Program

Selecting a School or Summer Program

Mon, Jun 22, 2009

When you are ready to consider a U.S. program, review the profiles that are shown on this website. Read what opportunities each school has to offer. Match them with your personal interests and academic goals. Then contact the school that interests you.

Student Experiences

Student Experiences

Mon, Jun 22, 2009

Mercy Paine, from Switzerland, is an eight grader at The Glenholme School A-Devereux Center in Washington, Connecticut.

Using Computers

Using Computers

Mon, Jun 22, 2009

Our society is calling for an increasingly “computer literate” population. The U.S. educational system is responding by providing opportunities for young people to learn how to use technology properly and effectively.

Equestrian Programs

Equestrian Programs

Mon, Jun 22, 2009

Their common love of horses helps students form friendships with people from all over the world.

Why Spend Your Summer Studying in the United States?

Why Spend Your Summer Studying in the United States?

Mon, Jun 22, 2009

Thousands of young people from around the world attend a variety of summer programs throughout the United States.

Interview: The Storm King School

Interview: The Storm King School

Tue, Jun 23, 2009

Wei-Moo (Edward) Hsu, from Taiwan, attended The Storm King School in Cornall on Hudson, north of New York City.

Introducing Boarding Schools

Introducing Boarding Schools

Tue, Aug 18, 2009

The primary aim of the majority of boarding schools is to fully prepare young students for enrollment in leading universities.

Test Taking Strategies

Test Taking Strategies

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

Tips for successful test taking.

Useful Links

Useful Links

Tue, Jul 21, 2009

Education Fairs

Education Fairs

Sun, Jul 19, 2009

Fairs at a glance: Student education fairs give you a chance to speak directly with representatives of U.S. universities, language programs and summer schools. You can visit each school's booth, talk with people who teach and work there, and take home brochures and applications.