Wilbraham & Monson Academy

Wilbraham, Massachusetts, USA

High School in the US

www.wma.us
  • Founded in

    1804

  • % of international students

    33 %

  • Average Class Size

    15

  • Student/Teacher Ratio

    6:1

  • ESL Offered

    Yes

  • AP Courses

    22

  • 2 hours from Boston.
  • Nearest International Airport: BDL

Why students ♥ Wilbraham & Monson Academy

Wilbraham & Monson Academy is a rigorous, nationally recognized boarding school and one of the fifteen oldest high schools on the East Coast of the United States. WMA is dedicated to prepare students for successful competitive college admission and the challenges associated with global citizenship  and leadership. Each year, students are accepted into America’s top-ranked universities. Students participate in contests such as the Harvard Pre‑Collegiate Economics Challenge and Wharton School Stock Market Contest. The school also offers a fashion curriculum with focus on Fashion Design, Production, and  Business of Fashion.

Academics

AP Courses
  • Biology
  • Calculus AB
  • Calculus BC
  • Chemistry
  • Macroeconomics
  • Microeconomics
  • English Language
  • English Literature
  • Environmental Science
  • European History
  • French Language
  • Latin: Vergil
  • Music Theory
  • Physics C
  • Spanish Language
  • Spanish Literature
  • Statistics
  • Studio Art
  • US History
  • World History
  • AP Seminar
  • AP Research
  • AP European History

Support Programs

  • ESL: Intermediate
  • ESL: Advanced
  • Evening Study Assistance
  • Learning Differences Support

Foreign Languages

  • French
  • Spanish
  • Latin
  • Chinese / Mandarin

Sports

 

Alpine Ski Racing, Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross-Country Running, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Lacrosse,  Rifle Team, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo, Wrestling.

 

Clubs & Organizations

 

Chess, Community Service, Diversity Club, Environmental Club, Literary Magazine, Math Club, Model UN, Newspaper,  Peer Tutoring, Photography, Quiz Bowl, Science Bowl, Student Activities, Student Government, Student Publications.

 

College Acceptance

 

Princeton University, Amherst College, Harvard University, University of Notre Dame, Johns Hopkins  University, Brown University, Connecticut College, Brandeis College, New York University, Boston College,  Smith College, Boston University, College of the Holy Cross, Duke University.

Housing and Dorms

The school offers on campus housing in a welcoming environment. Teachers and their families also live on campus providing 24h care for the students.

Spectacular dorm buildings feature big living rooms and comfortable bedrooms. Usually two students per room,  occasionally single. Dorm parents (teachers) are fully involved in the development and parenting of WMA teenagers  and each dormitory has at least four dorm parents taking care of each floor or hall.

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Host family

All host families are located within less than 1 hour from school campus.