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Are you searching for a top-quality therapeutic boarding school for your troubled teen son or daughter?
Situated in Montana, Turning Winds Academic Institute (TWAI) is an accredited, family-run boarding school for troubled teen boys and girls ages 13-18 from Alaska and across the U.S.
Housed on a beautiful, peaceful, and safe 150 acre campus, we combine the benefits of a residential treatment center (RTC), a wilderness program, and a therapeutic boarding school.
Established in 2002, TWAI provides an extremely high standard of therapeutic treatment to struggling teens and their families with an exceptional degree of success.
We offer help for the following presenting issues: behavioral problems, poor academic performance, addictions, low self-worth, ADD/ADHD, spectrum disorders, and attachment disorders among others.
We are a small program (40 students) which allows us to provide a truly unique and customized approach for every student.
We accept insurance which ultimately allows parents the affordability of treatment.
Truly passionate about helping young people in crisis, our clinical, educational, and operations staff are among the best in the United States.
Our on site student to staff ratio is 5:1. We require a 3-month commitment from our students. The average stay at our residential treatment center is 12 months.
Parent Testimonial: "I feel that her life path has been corrected and that is a relief. I can’t thank you enough for the love you have shown to my family."
- Mike
Academic Programs for troubled teens We create a customized program for each student that requires a minimum of 3 months.
However, best results for lasting success are realized through 6+ months of treatment.
- Middle School Program
- High School Program
- Credit Recovery
- Accelerated Learning
- College Preparation/ AP Classes
- SAT/ACT Testing Center
- Anti-Bullying Program
We also provide a GED program, and college courses.
TWAI graduates average a 3.5 GPA. It is common for a student to complete 1.5 years of course work in 1 year.
Some of the program inquiries submitted here up to
2026-02-10 were from viewers in:
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Located in Portland, Oregon, Oregon Episcopal School (OES) is an independent school offering a college-preparatory day and boarding program for students in kindergarten through 12th Grade.
The boarding program at Oregon Episcopal School, available to 9-12 Grade students, allows students from throughout the nation and the world to study in an atmosphere of academic excellence while experiencing exciting outdoor pursuits in the Pacific Northwest.
Students work together to create an atmosphere conducive to learning and personal growth. The rewards lie in the rich experiences and in the deep and abiding friendships that students develop.
In the family-like atmosphere that is fostered in the dormitories, faculty enjoy being a part of the development of students beyond the classroom or athletic field — and both students and faculty thrive on the relationships that result.
Located in northwestern Montana, Turning Winds Academic Institute (TWAI) is an accredited, family-run, therapeutic boarding school for troubled teens (boys and girls) ages 13-18 from Oregon and across the United States.
In our beautiful, peaceful, and safe location, we combine the benefits of a therapeutic boarding school, a wilderness program, and a residential treatment center (RTC).
TWAI has been serving struggling teens and their families since 2002, with an exceptional degree of success.
We provide an extremely high standard of therapeutic treatment to our students, and offer help for the following presenting issues: poor academic performance, behavioral problems, addictions, low self-worth, spectrum disorders, ADD/ADHD, and attachment disorders among others.
With a passion for helping young people in crisis, our clinical, educational, and operations staff are among the best in the country.
We are a small program (40 students) which means that we are able to provide a truly unique and customized approach for every student.
Typically our on site student to staff ratio is 5:1. The average stay at our residential treatment center is 12 months.
Parent Testimonial: "We feel reassured that our son Chad is in good hands being guided onto the right track...We are really beginning to get our son back again! We thank you from the bottom of our hearts."
Therapeutic Boarding School For troubled teens ages 13-18
- Middle School Program
- High School Program
- Credit Recovery
- Accelerated Learning
- College Preparation/ AP Classes
- SAT/ACT Testing Center
- Anti-Bullying Program
We also provide a GED program, and college courses.
We create a customized program for each student that requires a minimum of 3 months. However, best results for lasting success are realized through 6+ months of treatment.
TWAI graduates average a 3.5 GPA. It is common for a student to complete 1.5 years of course work in 1 year.
Montana Academy is a private therapeutic boarding school for young people ages 14 to 17 at crisis points in their lives.
Many of our students have endured traumas, struggled with learning difficulties or school or social failure. Many have emotional symptoms such as depression, tantrums or anxiety that have disrupted their ability to function on a day-to-day basis.
We are located in Marion, in the northwestern area of Montana, 40 miles southwest of Kalispell on US Highway 2.
As a therapeutic boarding school, we emphasize both treatment and education. We endeavor to provide sophisticated clinical expertise in a simple environment.
On a remote Montana ranch, the school combines an emotional growth curriculum designed for psychologically troubled youth with a dual academic program—grounded in practical tasks to suit students disenchanted with and disengaged from conventional classrooms.
Therapeutic Boarding School Program for Troubled Teens (Ages 14-17)
- We offer a broad range of classes in English, history, mathematics, science, art and foreign language. Honors and Advance Placement are available in many classes.
- Students take three classes and earn 5 credits per subject passed in a 12-week block curriculum.
- The Academy also offers the PSAT, SAT and assistance with college applications.
• THINK Global School (TGS) is a private, non-profit high school that travels the world, allowing students ages 14-18 years old the chance to study in four new international cities each academic year.
• TGS offers a once-in-a-lifetime educational experience centered around travel and cultural immersion.
• TGS students are competitively selected from all regions and all walks of life. Together they are a miniature United Nations, representing over 25 different countries of citizenship, and a diverse range of experiences, talents and interests.
• THINK Global School if fully accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Schools - Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACS-WASC).
Upcoming & Previous School Locations around the world: • 2021-2022: Australia, Bosnia, Botswana, Chile, China, Greece, India, Japan, Oman, Panama.
• 2019-2020: Bosnia & Herzegovina, Australia, Chile, Italy
• 2018-2019: China, Oman, Costa Rica, Greece
• 2017-2018: Botswana, India, Japan & Spain
• 2016-2017: Canada, Morocco & Peru
• 2015-2016: Sweden, Bosnia & Italy
• 2014-2015: New Zealand, Costa Rica, Greece
• 2013-2014: India, Tanzania, Japan
• 2012-2013: Argentina, Bhutan, USA
• 2011-2012: Ecuador, Thailand, Germany
• 2010-2011: Sweden, Australia, China
"The collective energy that the students at THINK Global School possess is remarkable. Somehow, the more places they go and things they do, the more energy they have!… It is such an inspiration!" - TGS Residential Advisor
The school year consists of four terms, each held in a different country, where students have the chance to explore the history and culture of fantastic locations worldwide.
Features:
• Taught in small classes by friendly, dedicated and experienced teachers
• Student-driven instruction
• All subjects are inspired by the location, and are designed to combine learning with a wealth of cultural experiences.
The Sagemont School in Weston, South Florida, is a private upper school offering programs to students from Grades 6 through 12.
The Sagemont school is not a traditional boarding school, and does not offer on-campus residential facilities. Instead, through our homestay program, international students stay with a local American family for the school year.
Students of our international program come from a wide range of countries, including China, South Korea, Japan, Bahamas, South America, Croatia, Germany, Scandinavia and more.
The Sagemont School has well established contacts with quality Colleges and Universities in Florida and the south east region.
The Sagemont School is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) which validates our curriculum as college preparatory. Additionally, we are accredited by the Association of Independent Schools of South Florida (AISF) which identifies us as one of the premier private schools.
Located in Bend, Oregon, New Leaf Academy is an all-girls therapeutic boarding school for troubled 10-14 year olds.
We serve young girls who have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD Behavior), Asperger's Syndrome, Tourette's Syndrome/non-verbal type, mood, bi-polar or conduct disorder, depression anxiety, and more. Our program is tailored to the developmental, social, emotional and academic needs of a pre-adolescent and young adolescent girl.
At New Leaf Academy, our goal is to help your daughter gain the skills she needs to be successful in the home, at school and with friends. We want to help you create a working relationship with your daughter that will enable you and your daughter to navigate the challenges of adolescence successfully.
In addition to implementing best practices, we abide by a strict set of safety standards to enhance the care that your child will receive. In addition, you can feel confident that all our programs are appropriately licensed or regulated by state or local agencies and adhere to established standards of care.
The academic program of New Leaf Academy in Oregon is accredited by the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools.