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Houghton Academy:
Situated in Houghton, Allegany County in western NY state, Houghton Academy is a Christian boarding and day school enrolling students in Grades 6-12. Most boarding students at Houghton Academy live in one of the two residence halls.

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Accreditation and Associations:

Photo of Private Day & Boarding School in New York StateHoughton Academy is fully-accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSCSA) as well as The Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).

The Academy is also a member of the following associations:
- The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
- The Parents League of New York
- The National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
- The Secondary School Admission Test Board (SSAT)

Mission Statement:
The mission of Houghton Academy is to offer young people a college preparatory education within the framework of a Christian worldview.

Welcoming Students from All Over the World:
Academy students come from down the street, across town, from the next county, from states too-distant to drive to, and from countries the world over. Academy students choose to come to Houghton because we offer a positive school community of motivated students making healthy lifestyle choices.

College-prep Boarding and Day School Offering Grades 6-12:

- Full-residential Boarding Program
- Homestay Program
- Advanced Placement (AP)
- College Course Opportunities
- College Placement
- Extra-curricular Activities
- SAT Preparation Course
- ESL Courses

Boarding Students:
A boarding school provides its students with opportunities for growth and independence in a structured environment. Students from across America and around the world have attended Houghton Academy and have learned life skills that provide the foundation for successful college careers and beyond.

- Staff Housing Program:
An alternative to or traditional dorms is found in three Staff Houses we own close to school. These homes serve as the full-time, traditional residences of our employees families, but each house has been configured to accommodate students.

- Homestay Program
Our Homestay Program gives international students the opportunity to live with local American families instead of in a dormitory. Students with low English proficiency attend an after school English class until satisfactory progress is made in speaking English.

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Address: 9790 Thayer Street, Houghton, Allegany County, New York , USA
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2024-03-24 were from:

Челябинск, Russia; and more.
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The Masters School, New York
Courses / Programs
The Masters School is a co-ed day and boarding school that provides a first class preparatory curriculum for 5th-12th Grade students, with boarding beginning from the 9th Grade.

Situated on 96 magnificent acres overlooking the Hudson River in Dobbs Ferry NY, The Masters School offers a safe learning environment and one of the few boarding school experiences in close proximity to New York City.

A thoughtfully designed residential life program ensures that all the experiences students would have at home are part of campus life.

Students and teachers make full use of great campus facilities as well as once of the most exciting classrooms in the world - NYC.
Co-Educational Programs for students in Grades 5-12:

- Day Program (Grades 5-12)
- Full-residential Boarding Program (Grades 9-12)
- Middle School
- Upper School
- Arts Program
- Athletics / Extra-curricular Activities
New York Military Academy
Courses / Programs
NYMA is a leadership centered, coed, college prep boarding school in the Hudson River Valley of New York, about 50 miles north of NYC. NYMA has been education future leaders of business, industry and politics for over 100 years.

NYMA prepares students for the challenges of college. By the time they graduate, NYMA cadets will have had access to: a variety of meaningful leadership experiences; a robust curriculum geared toward 21st century priorities (Creativity, Collaboration, Critical Thinking and Communication.); and a solid core of lifetime fitness and outdoor learning skills. These are the intangibles that make NYMA a unique educational experience.
7th - 12th grade, coed boarding and day school.
Extensive Summer Programs.
Chapel Field Christian School
Courses / Programs
Chapel Field Christian School is a nondenominational, evangelical, K-12 Christian co-ed school that provides boarding for Grades 8-12.

Located in Pine Bush NY, in the Hudson Valley, 90 minutes north of New York City, we are accredited by the National Association of Private Schools, and incorporated under the University of the State of New York.

Our high school students have the opportunity to take AP & College courses as well as Regents classes.
Evangelical, Bible-based Academic Programs:

- Boarding for Students in Grades 8-12

Subjects include:
- English
- Math
- Social Studies
- Biblical Studies
- Science
- Technology
- Health & PE
- Elective courses
Ross School, Long Island
Courses / Programs
Located in East Hampton and Bridgehampton, on Long Island, New York, Ross School is a private, accredited, day and boarding school offering a Grades 7 - 12 boarding option in addition to a K-12 day program.

For students entering Grades 7–12 who live outside eastern Long Island and want to attend Ross School, boarding options are available in family-style housing with faculty house parents.

International students are integrated into the School while improving their English proficiency through placement in skills-appropriate ESOL classes. Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels in the ESOL program are designed to meet the needs of a variety of students and allow for greater flexibility.

The boarding program is a wonderful opportunity for students to prepare for the increased independence and responsibility of college academics and to share their own unique background and experiences with others.
- K-12 Co-educational Day School programme
- Boarding option for students in Grades 7-12
- ESOL English language integration classes

Core curriculum subjects include:
- Cultural History
- English
- Physics and Biology
- Mathematics
- Foreign Language
- Arts
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- Health & Wellness
- Environmental Science
- Interscholastic athletics...
The Kildonan School
Courses / Programs
Located in Amenia, Dutchess County NY, The Kildonan School is an accredited, co-educational day and boarding school for children and teenagers with dyslexia and language-based learning differences.

Only 90 miles north of New York City, we offer educational programs for elementary, middle and high school students (Grades 2-12). Boarding programs are available for students in grades 7-12, with 5-day & 7-day options available.

Our mission is to empower students with dyslexia by increasing their self-esteem and motivation. Students often come to us from educational experiences where they struggled to find success because that environment did not recognize their potential and/or know how to meet their needs.

Kildonan uses a pure Orton-Gillingham approach, which is an instructional approach intended primarily for use with persons who have difficulty with reading, spelling, and writing of the sort associated with dyslexia.
Day & Boarding Programs for kids & teens with dyslexia:

- Elementary School (Grades 2-6)
- Middle School (Grades 7-8)
- High School (Grades 9-12)
- Daily one-to-one Orton-Gillingham tutoring
- Boarding for Grades 7-12: 5-day & 7-day programs available

- In addition, Kildonan offers small, college-preparatory classes, extensive artistic opportunities, and competitive sports teams.
Oakwood Friends School, New York
Courses / Programs
Founded in 1796, Oakwood Friends School is New York State's oldest co-educational boarding and day school. We are an independent college preparatory school serving Grades 6-12 located in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County in New York's historic Hudson River Valley.

Our Day Program runs for all students from grades 6-12, while our Boarding Program serves students in Grades 9-12.

Our residential community on campus numbers over 100 students and faculty. Boarding students are housed in three dormitories across the campus.

Oakwood Friends School focuses on the individual learner and on cultivating a diversified community of students and staff in an atmosphere of mutual respect and enrichment.

As a Quaker school, Oakwood gives every student an important voice in the life of our school community. We want students to get to know themselves, build a strong personal identity, develop healthy friendships, and gain leadership skills.
Co-educational Day & Boarding School Programs:
- Boarding Program for Grades 9-12
- Day Program for Grades 6-12
- Middle School
- Upper School

Academic subjects include:
- Mathematics
- Science
- Computer Literacy
- Literature
- Modern Languages
- History
- Music
- Drama
- Visual Arts