Your new home at Washington Academy will be either in a dorm or with a host family.

Dormitory Life

Washington Academy has two historic homes full of modern conveniences for International students including the Larson House for 15 male students and the Cates House for 10 female students. When you come to Washington Academy, you will feel right at home.

Our dorms are safe, comfortable, and clean. Each room is wired for Internet access and cable TV. A cook prepares your evening meal, and the kitchen stays open for evening snacks! If you wish, you can have your laundry washed and folded by a service, or you can wash your own clothes in the dorm.

Host parents live in the dorm 24 hours a day for supervision and support. Your dorm parents will take you to the store to buy new sneakers, help you cook your favorite foods for your new friends, or take you to the doctor if you get sick. Your dorm parents will help you have a happy, safe, and successful school experience!

Dorm life gives you plenty of chances to practice your English with your new friends. When you study together, play tennis or soccer, or just relax, you'll be sharing and learning a new language.

Host Families

How did you learn to speak your native language? From your family, of course! A host family helps you learn English the way you learned your own language. You will be in a warm, caring environment -- and you will speak and hear only English.

A host family gives you a chance to be immersed in U.S. culture all day, every day. No class or book can do that! You don't just learn English and customs, you live them!

Our host families are carefully chosen and we match your interests to theirs. All our host families are friendly, and eager to share their lives with international students. They are happy to learn about you and your country. You will share meals, go to movies, shop, and take family trips. Frequently, students and families stay in touch long after graduation.