Thornton Academy2012 English Immersion and

American Culture Summer Semester

In the Heart of New EnglandWe are 15 miles from Portland, Maine and 90 miles from Boston. Accessible by interstate highway or Amtrak train—local station is less than1 mile from campus.  Easy access to three major airports—90 minutes to either Boston’s Logan Airport or Manchester-Boston Regional Airport in Manchester, N.H.; 15 minutes to the International Jetport in Portland, ME.

During your time at our summer program, you will become proficient in English, learn more about American culture and the process of applying to an American college or university. Our three week program will change you in ways that will make you a better candidate for the school of your choice. For 200 years we have been helping students and we will help you.

At Thornton Academy, we value our small and familial residential community, in which young people and adults learn, work, and play closely together.  Many dimensions of this experience occur during the academic week, but activities on the weekend serve as an important extension of the time that we share in classrooms and on the playing fields. 

Weekend activities help to provide a balance of hard work and recreation. The activities that we engage in improve campus morale and contribute to the kind of community building that we value at Thornton.  After all, our students realize that their experience at Thornton is much more than just an important chapter of their education or a stepping-stone toward the college or university of their choice.

Our Program

Natural Beauty of Our StateWe are lucky to be located on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean and in a state that boasts both beautiful forestland and mountain ranges. Trips and activities are planned to take advantage of our close proximity to all of these. We firmly believe part of your education with us will include an appreciation for the planet we all live on.

The philosophy behind our program is simple and straightforward. We want to provide an atmosphere where you can become a better writer and speaker of English. We want to give you an idea what it is like to study and live at a respected American school, and we want to help you better understand the process of applying to an American college or university. Our three week program includes academic classes in SAT prep, TOEFL prep, writing and rhetoric based on the ideals set forth by the College Board, and language classes with a focus on Math and Science.

In addition, you will have a chance to visit some of the more famous colleges and universities in New England and New York. Trips during the summer will visit Harvard, MIT, Boston University, Boston College, Yale, NYU, and Columbia. You will also have the chance to visit many of the cultural centers throughout New England. Trips are planned to museums, art galleries, and theaters in nearby cities and states. At the end of the program, you will have been exposed to more language classes and cultural events than many students see in an entire year.

English Language, American Culture and the College Process

Weekday ScheduleBreakfast

Class Session 1 - Science Curriculum

Class Session 2 - SAT Prep

Lunch

Class Session 3 - English Curriculum

Class Session 4 - TOEFL Prep

Afternoon Activities

Dinner

Evening Activities

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Program Dates Saturday, July 7 : Students Arrive - Either directly to the campus or from Portland Jetport

Monday, July 9 : Classes begin. Academic schedule culminates with SAT and TOEFL exams

Wednesday, July 11 : Historic Casco Bay Trip - Historical tour and dinner along Maine coast

Sat.-Sun. July 14-15 : Boston trip to Harvard, MIT, Boston College and Boston University

Monday, July 16 : Second Academic Week - focus on the U.S. college admissions process

Wednesday, July 18 : College admissions interviews and seminars

Sat.-Sun. July 21-22 : New York City trip to visit NYU, Columbia, and Yale

Monday, July 23 : Third Academic Week - focus on the TOEFL and SAT exams

Wednesday, July 25 : Visit to historic Kennebunkport village and home of President Bush

Thursday, July 26 : Practice SAT exam - scored onsite

Friday, July 27 : TOEFL exam

Saturday, July 28 : Students Depart

Prospective StudentsMark Powers, Director of Admissionsmark.powers@thorntonacademy.org

207-282-3361, ext. 4461

How to Reach UsThornton Academy

438 Main StreetSaco, ME 04072-1595

207-282-3361

TuitionFor 2012, the all-inclusive cost of the summer program is $6,950 per student.

This charge covers all activities, classes and exams while in residence at Thornton Academy. Travel costs to and from our campus are not included.