Middle school in Worcester Academy

Secondary school (grades 6-8)

The curriculum of this phase fully meets the requirements of the State of Massachusetts and the United States, is balanced and effective - it includes the following subjects and areas:

• English
• mathematics
• natural sciences (chemistry, physics, biology)
• social and humanitarian courses
• modern foreign languages ​​(several options to choose from).

In addition, students attend sports sections and creative interest clubs in order to develop harmoniously, to cultivate a comprehensive personality. For foreign students, a supportive language program ESL (English as a Second Language) is proposed, aimed at rapid and comprehensive improvement of all language skills and knowledge:

• Grammar
• Reading
• Auditing (listening comprehension)
• Vocabulary (active expansion of vocabulary)
• Written speech
• Oral speech (spoken English)
• Phonetics (correct pronunciation, accent correction)
• Improve communication skills.

Classes are conducted on weekdays, from Monday to Friday from 8:00 (on Thursday - from 8:55). Usually the school day is divided into 6 periods, but the schedule itself is flexible, "floating", which prevents students from getting tired and retains interest in studies. Every week, students attend from 20 lessons, each of which lasts 45 minutes.

The ratio of teachers to students is 1: 7, and no more than 15 students are enrolled in each class - this makes it possible to practice an individual, personal approach and give maximum attention to each student.

The cost of schooling for an academic year (2 semesters, includes accommodation and meals in full board) is:

• 5-day guesthouse = 53247 $
• 7-day guesthouse = 64417 $.