Boarding schools in State of Massachusetts

• Schools offer diverse educational programs and extracurricular activities, including arts programs and sports training, electives.
• Some Massachusetts boarding schools practice communal dinners with students and staff, fostering a sense of community and camaraderie among students and faculty.
• Massachusetts schools provide comprehensive college counseling services, helping foreign students navigate the college application process successfully.
• Foreign students have a choice: to live in comfortable dormitories or with a host family (e.g., with their guardian) and attend classes during the day.
• School campuses provide everything a teenager might need — such as post offices, laundromats, and bookstores.
• Communities and educational programs at Massachusetts boarding schools are built on values of respect, fairness, responsibility, compassion, cooperation, honesty, and citizenship.

Boarding schools in the USA offer a wide range of clubs, sports teams, and arts programs. Extracurricular activities allow students to take a break from studying and develop important life skills: teamwork, leadership, and creativity.

Many schools in the state prioritize mentoring and comprehensive support services: consultations and tutoring. A supportive community makes a significant contribution to the overall well-being and academic success of the child, so Massachusetts schools actively encourage diversity and pursue policies that create an inclusive environment for all students.

Certain private boarding schools in Massachusetts for Russians provide additional comfort by including Russian language courses in their program. For example, the Russian program at Academy at Penguin Hall includes both linguistic and historical components, allowing students to stay connected to Russia's rich culture and heritage.

Top boarding schools in Massachusetts:

• Berkshire School,
• Cushing Academy Massachusetts,
• Applewild School,
• Bement School,
• Brooks School,
• Buxton School.

The average cost of tuition in Massachusetts boarding schools is around $30,000 per semester.

• For the emphasis on academic rigor and personal growth,
• Due to access to high-quality education and well-equipped libraries, modern equipment, including advanced technologies, and resources to support academic and extracurricular activities,
• Living away from home in a boarding school setting allows children to develop independence and self-confidence, they will learn to manage their time effectively, stand up for themselves, and confidently deal with difficulties.
• Boarding schools typically offer small class sizes, providing more personalized attention, close interaction with teachers, and increased student engagement.

Specific criteria for admission to some schools may vary, but common requirements often include:

• Completing the application form accurately, including personal information, academic history, extracurricular activities, submission of essays, and letters of recommendation,
• Providing results of standardized tests, such as SSAT or ISEE,
• Interview allowing the school to better understand the applicant, assess their skills, values, motivation,
• Documents requesting financial aid if needed by the student and their family.