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Fri, 19 Jun 2009 22:59:00 -0000

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

Learning English

Cinnie Wappel — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:00:00 -0000

Choosing a secondary school and an ESL program may be one of the most important decisions you make in your lifetime. These steps below should be helpful.

Looking at Schools

Study in the USA — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 23:00:00 -0000

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?

Schools and Summer Programs in the USA

Study in the USA — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 22:55:00 -0000

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

Introducing Boarding Schools

Study in the USA — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 18:00:00 -0000

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

Taking the SSAT

Secondary School Admission Test Board — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0000

When you begin to apply to independent schools, you will find that many of the top American and Canadian schools will ask you to submit a report of your scores on the SSAT, an admission aptitude test used by more than 600 independent schools and given in 76 countries.

Useful Links

Study in the USA — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0000

Education Fairs

Study in the USA — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 22:00:00 -0000

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.

Technology in the ESL Classroom

Cinnie Wappel — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 22:00:00 -0000

A wide variety of interactive technologies are now available to help both students and teachers in English language instruction.

The Untold Challenges of Studying at an American Boarding School

Cinnie Wappel — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:00:00 -0000

What you need to know about life at a boarding school.

Test Taking Strategies

Study in the USA — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:05:00 -0000

Tips for successful test taking.

Glossary

Study in the USA — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:00:00 -0000

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

Making the Most Out of High School While Preparing For the Future

Steve Goodman — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:00:00 -0000

International students need to think about entry requirements long before they mail the actual application to a university

Dual Enrollment

Andrea Insley — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:00:00 -0000

Dual Enrollment: Attending secondary school & university at the same time

Student Experiences

Study in the USA — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:00:00 -0000

Sol Yoae (Abby) Jun, from Korea, is a student at the Purnell Schoolin New Jersey.

Advanced Placement Program®

The College Board — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:00:00 -0000

AP courses are university-level courses in a variety of subject areas that students can take while still in high school (secondary school).

Interview: The Storm King School

Study in the USA — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:00:00 -0000

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

Summer on a University Campus

Jessica Madrigal — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:00:00 -0000

Experience life as a university student.

Young Learners and Boarding Schools

Mark J. Hansen — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:00:00 -0000

Many Junior Boarding Schools have specifically designed programs to meet the language needs of younger international students. These programs immerse the students into a setting where English is the dominant language.

Why Spend Your Summer Studying in the United States?

Study in the USA — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:00:00 -0000

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

Equestrian Programs

Study in the USA — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:00:00 -0000

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

Special Needs and Learning Disabilities

Thomas O'Dell — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:00:00 -0000

Many boarding schools in the United States are dedicated to young people who have difficulty reading or paying attention in class. Other boarding schools enroll a few special needs students in each class and devote special instruction to them

Considering an Arts Program?

Bill Lowman — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:00:00 -0000

While traditional boarding schools offer excellent academic and broad athletic participation, a number of them also have excellent arts instruction. These schools have outstanding faculty in the arts, specialized facilities, and utilize advances in contemporary technology to provide an inspiring education.

Interview-Glenholme School-A Devereux Center

Study in the USA — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:00:00 -0000

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

Selecting a School or Summer Program

Study in the USA — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:00:00 -0000

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.

Using Computers

Study in the USA — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:00:00 -0000

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.