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There's No Place Like Home! 

WA works hard to make students feel like they are family. Dorm parents live in the dorm, supporting 24-hour supervision. All of our dorm parents are teachers, so students can get to know them in and out of the classroom. The girls' dorm, Cates House, has room for 32 students. The Talbot Dormitory provides housing for 48 boys with 24 spacious rooms. 

All of the dorms at WA are bright, comfortable, and kept tidy by a professional staff. Living away from home can be scary whether a student comes from Toledo or Tokyo, Washington Academy becomes home too! 

 

 

I highly recommend Washington Academy, where my son has been an international student. The quality of education is exceptional, with dedicated teachers and a boarding program that promotes independence and personal growth. My son felt supported and well-integrated into a diverse and welcoming community of which he has been an active part. He has met lifelong friends from all over the world. I am very grateful for this transformative experience.

 - Blanca, Unai and Urko Reino Pardo's mother. 

 

The New England Experience! 

The WA campus is located in the easternmost corner of the United States, where a rocky shoreline meets the open ocean. There are plenty of opportunities to explore the natural beauty and four-season climate of Downeast Maine. Residential students enjoy weekend day trips to area attractions, such as apple picking in the fall, snow skiing, indoor wall climbing in the winter, and visiting the prestigious Bar Harbor, Maine. A student favorite is the November annual trip to Boston, Massachusetts, where students can see the historic Faneuil Hall and tour Harvard and MIT campuses.

ADMISSIONS CHECKLIST

  • Application. We also accept the Standard Application Online.
  • Interview (Please email to schedule an appointment. International applicants may schedule a Zoom interview.)
  • Official school transcript and current-year grades
  • Recommendations from Math and English teachers; one from school counselor
  • Essay
  • English proficiency test scores (IELTS, SLATE, TOEFL, JR. TOEFL)
  • Copy of your passport identification page with photo
  • Copy of your visa or I-20 form, if you are currently studying in the USA
  • Financial documents, if applicable
  • No application fee


Please mail the application and materials to: 

                                                  

Brittany Gatcomb, Director of Admissions
Washington Academy
P.O. Box 190
East Machias, ME 04630  - USA

 

Washington Academy does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, age, sexual preference, ethnicity, disability, or religion in its admission process. Washington Academy is a US State Department designated F-1 program.

 

Accepting students in grades 9-12 and those interested in a post-graduate year. For English language learners, we will accept all English proficiency test scores.