Contact Page - Therapeutic Boarding School - MT / ID region

Turning Winds Academic Institute (TWAI):
Located in Troy, 76 miles northwest of Kalispell in northwestern Montana, Turning Winds Academic Institute (TWAI) is a family-run, accredited, therapeutic boarding school for troubled teenage girls & boys ages 13-18 from throughout the United States. TWAI is also authorized to issue 1-20's for international students from around the world. 

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Established in 2002, we combine the benefits of a residential treatment center (RTC), a wilderness program, and outstanding academic programs for middle school and high school students.

Accreditation:
We are accredited by National Independent Private Schools Association (NIPPSA) and Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC). 

Who are our students?
With a student to staff ratio of 5:1, TWAI provides an extremely high standard of therapeutic treatment to teenagers who present with the following issues: behavioral problems, addictions, poor academic performance, low self-worth, ADD/ADHD, spectrum disorders, and attachment disorders.

We are a small program (40 students) which means that we can provide a truly unique and customized approach for every student. Our clinical, educational, and operations staff are among the best in the country. 

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
- GED Program
- College-level 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.

Program Duration:
We require a 3 month commitment for our customized residential programs. However, in our experience, the best results for lasting success is realized through a time period of 6 + months of treatment.  The average stay at our residential treatment center is 12 months.