St. Johnsbury Academy

• Founded: in 1842
• Location Johnsbury Academy: Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, USA
• Students age: 14-18 years
• Training programs. Johnsbury Academy: senior and final grades (grades 9-12)
• Residence type: boarding house
• Type of training: mixed
• Language of instruction: English.

Private boarding school Johnsbury Academy, founded in Vermont in 1842, today accepts not only residents of the state, but also American students from all over the country, as well as foreign students - today more than 25 world countries represent foreign students on campus. The school is designed to teach high school students (9-12 years) and welcomes mixed form of training: it is open to both boys and girls of any color, nationality, race, origin and religion.

St. Johnsbury Academy has always been notable for attention not only to the academic side of schoolchildren's upbringing, but also to their personal qualities:

• Diligence;
• Perseverance;
• Attentiveness;
• Well-being;
• Mutual respect and self-motivation;
• Civil responsibility.

But academic successes of pupils are amazing first and allow the academy to easily enter the TOP-20 of private schools of the USA from year to year. Each subject (with a choice of more than 220 courses!) Is held for six months (standard, basic course): all subjects are taught in a specially designed methodology that guarantees the maximum efficiency and productivity of the study. Teachers and tutors are always ready to help children determine which subjects are better to choose for study - in St. Petersburg. Johnsbury Academy is confident that personal commitment and healthy ambitions are the best motivation for high achievements. The Special Training Center was created to help students in all academic matters, guide them and improve the effectiveness of education.

Practically in all courses, students are divided into groups according to the level of abilities and knowledge: at least there are three levels: 

• The initial;
• Standard;
• Intensive (advanced).

English, for example, is studied on 4 levels, which is very convenient for foreign students. Students are engaged every weekday: they are waiting for 5 blocks (70 minutes each), and at the end of each semester (semester) - credits for studied subjects.

For an in-depth, intensive study at a complex level, 21 subjects are available-this is more than in any other school in Vermont and in Most US schools.

The campus of the school, which includes 8 comfortable residences, is located on St. John's, the main street of the town. In walking distance is all the urban infrastructure that the student may need: cinemas and theaters, shops and banks, pharmacies and large shopping and entertainment centers.

Boys and girls are provided with separate rooms and buildings (the age principle is also taken into account when resettlement): each residence has its own rules and regulations, unique traditions and peculiarities.

Among the sports and outdoor activities popular with students, the following options can be noted:

• Lacrosse;
• Golf;
• Basketball;
• Hockey;
• Mountain biking;
• Swimming pool (swimming, water aerobics);
• Cycling track;
• Softball;
• Tennis;
• Table tennis;
• Exercise room and general fitness;
• Football (soccer and American);
• Baseball.

At the Campaign Behold children are professional coaches and instructors have the necessary equipment, tools and platforms for numerous occupations. Many pupils are part of the school teams, achieve significant successes - this allows them to receive a sports scholarship in the future, which significantly reduces the cost of studying at the university.

On weekends and holidays for students, trips are organized to the large and interesting cities of the USA: Boston, New York. Students also leave abroad, for example, to Montreal. Student groups go on hikes, on foot and ski trips, rafting on kayaks and canoes. The convenient mountain for skiing Mount Burke is located just 30 minutes from the campus: children can master snowboarding or skiing, ride on sleds. There are opportunities for mountain biking - on the special  Kingdom Trails pupils will meet professional safety instructors and trainers.

A list of extracurricular activities, electives and clubs of interest available to students in their spare time is very extensive:

• Play chess;
• Badminton;
• Bowling tournament;
• Film Screening;
• Photo art.

• A total of 221 elective courses are offered for pupils' choice, including 21 subjects studied in advanced, advanced level;
• 15 technical programs, 40 courses of fine and performing arts, 4 design programs (complicated, at the college level);
• 6 modern foreign languages ​​are available for learning;
• In each class - no more than 12 students: you can be confident in an individual approach, taking into account your needs and capabilities;
• English language course Is taught on 4 levels - the most effective, detailed study;
• Teaching staff of the Academy (more than 30% of them are school graduates) Constantly pass courses of improvement of professional skill, receive profile awards and awards - 77% of the total number has degrees (Master / Doctor of Science). Teachers work not only as teachers, but also as mentors, advisors, trainers and curators, building friendly and fruitful relationships with their wards.

List of services to pay additionally to tuition fee:

• Registration fee;
• Examination Boards;
• Educational deposit;
• Additional academic and language classes (optional);
• Additional leisure activities and excursions (optional);
• Flight tickets in both directions;
• Transfer in both directions;
• Mandatory health insurance;
• Personal pocket expenses;
• Visa fees and services, translation and Revision of documents;
• Consular fee (payable at the Embassy).

Extra fees:

• Registration fee (for a programme/course) 100 USD

• Guardianship services

• Student's supervision