Fryeburg Academy

Fryeburg Academy, a coeducational boarding and day school for grades 9-12 and a post-graduate year, is located on 35-acre campus in a traditional New England small town setting at the edge of the White Mountains. The Fryeburg Academy was founded in 1792.

Fryeburg is a small town with a population of 3500. Life is simple and quiet and the people are very friendly and helpful. It is a good environment for studying. There are a few pizza parlors and grocery store for students to purchase food/items. We also take a weekly trip into North Conway, New Hampshire to shop at larger stores for supplies.

The English as a Second Language Department at Fryeburg Academy offers a variety of courses and English language training opportunities for international students. The philosophy of the department emphasizes learning through experience and practices both in and out of the classroom.

Interscholastic sports include field hockey, soccer, football, cross-country, golf, tennis, wrestling, basketball, baseball, softball, alpine and Nordic skiing, snowboarding, ice hockey, and track and field. The White Mountains present students with the potential for endless outdoor adventures including skiing, snowboarding, and hiking.

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Academic and Sport Facilities

Muriel Philpot Watson Library, Ebersteen Art Center, Packard Admission Offices, Industrial Arts Buildings, Main Gymnasium and Lockerroom facility, Oakes Football field and Athletic Complex, Alfond Soccer Field, plus 6 additional athletic fields.

Dormitories and School Residences:

Fryeburg Academy has 4 small residential style dorms (two male and two female dorms)with 8-12 students in each, plus host family placement opportunities. All dorms have wireless internet and phones. Most students use cell phones or international phone cards in placing calls to home. All dorms have T.V.’s with sports and movie channels. New $7 million dorms have recently been developed and are ready for students to move in for the spring semester 2009

Student population

Boys and Girls

Grades:

Boarding and Day 9-12

Number of students:

Approximately 675 students (75 international)

Teacher/Student ratio:

1:10

ESL Programs

Yes

Colleges and universities attended by Fryeburg Academy students

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute, College of Wooster, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Northeastern University, Clarkson University, Michigan State University, Tufts University, New York University, Indiana University Bloomington, Penn State, Colby College, Harvard University, Berklee School of Music, George Washington University, Babson College, Bentley College, Stonehill College, University of Washington – Seattle, SUNY – Albany, Washington State University, SUNY - Stony Brook, University of Iowa, Purdue University, North Carolina State University, SUNY – Binghamton, Brandeis University, Northeastern University, Bowdoin College, University of Connecticut, Colgate University, Boston University, Wentworth Institute of Technology, Northwestern University, Johns Hopkins University, University of South Carolina, Syracuse University, University of Pittsburgh, Washington State University, Gonzaga Unversity, Purdue University, Indiana University Bloomington, Texas A & M, Ohio State University, Virginia Polytechnic Inst. & State University, SUNY – Buffalo, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Kyoto University, Towson University, Rice University, Arizona State University, Tulane University, University of Southern Maine , University of Maine, Orono , University of New Hampshire , Maine Maritime Academy and Cornell University.

Starting dates

Rolling admission

Fall Semester: Early September

Tuition Fees

Boarding: $35,500

Other Services Offered

• Airport transfer service
• Orientation Service
• Assistance in acquiring books and material
• Help with holiday accommodation
• Help with travel services during holidays
• Academic progress reports
• Social progress reports

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Extracurricular activities:

• Sports: Football, soccer, field hockey, cross country, basketball, baseball, softball, skiing, track, lacrosse, mountain biking, wrestling, golf (all varsity level sports)
• Weekend activities: Trips to Portland and Boston, movies, dinners off campus, bowling, ice skating, shopping trips, community service

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Contact Info

Closest international and local airports:

• Boston Massachusetts
• Portland Maine