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St. Thomas More School

Saint Thomas More is located in Southeastern Connecticut in the rural town of Oakdale. The 100-acre campus is situated on the shores of Gardner Lake.

Each year, approximately 20% of our young men are international students. Our alumni roster includes graduates from more than 40 countries.

In addition to the regular academic curriculum, international students are offered special courses to help them make an easier transition to American culture and language. The instructors in our English as a Second Language (ESL) program work intensively with these students until they are ready for the mainstream curriculum

Academic and Sport Facilities

5 Classroom Buildings – Edmunds, Benedicts, Loyola, Aquinas, Art Cabin Gymnasium, Weight Room, Football/Lacrosse Field, 2 Soccer Fields, Baseball Field, Tennis Courts, Indoor/Outdoor Basketball Courts, Volleyball Court, Outdoor Track, Lakefront (Sailing/Crew)

Dormitories and School Residencies

Three, two story dormitories with a lounge on each floor. Lounge consists of couches, television and microwave. Pay phone on each floor. Most rooms are doubles with limited single rooms. Dormitories are assigned according to age and grade.

Student Population

Boys only

Grades

Boarding 8 – 12

Number of students in the school

Approx. 200 students (55 international)

Teacher/Student ratio

1:9

ESL programs

Yes

Colleges and universities attended by St. Thomas More students

Brown, Middlebury, Hamilton, Johns-Hopkins, Holy Cross, Notre Dame, Purdue, and Syracuse are some of the colleges recent graduates have gone on to.

Tuition Fees

Boarding: approx. $35,000

Starting Dates

  • Fall Semester: Early September
  • Spring Semester: Early January

Other Services Offered

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

Extracurricular Activities

  • Dances at sister school
  • Ski trips
  • Various activities and outing

Contact Info

  • St. Thomas More School
  • Admissions Office, 45 Cottage Road
  • Oakdate, CT 06370

Closest international and local airports

  • Bradley Airport (Hartford, CT) 1 hour
  • TF Green (Providence, RI) 1 hour
  • JFK (New York) 2 ½ - 3 hours