Since the establishment of 1854, Norich Free College has been a regional independent middle school (grade 9- 12) with private and private financing investment and independent management by the board of directors appointed by community elections. Picturesque, university-like open campus environment and unparalleled unique architectural style are dotted around the campus, attracting outstanding students from more than 30 countries around the world and around the school 12 towns, who have different beliefs, skin colors and ethnic backgrounds. The school offers many academic courses, colorful extracurricular activities and community service projects to cultivate students' dedication. Thanks to the educational concept of coexistence of challenge and guidance, students grow up here to be world citizens with innovative consciousness and the courage to explore the future and global vision. Independent school management mode can not only make the school keep its fine tradition of 150 years, but also make the school respond creatively and positively to the diverse needs of students. Our board members and alumni are proud of the school's long history, unique tradition and independent status. They gave generously and made suggestions for the development of the school. The school offers hundreds of academic courses for a large number of students with diverse cultural backgrounds, and excellent and colorful auxiliary courses cover almost all sports activities. All these courses can enable students to give full play to their wisdom, develop their personal interests and cultivate their enthusiasm for lifelong pursuit of knowledge. Students of Norich Free College grow up to be responsible adults. Norich is just one of the two national art museums in the United States (salter Memorial Museum). Norich Free College is a high school recognized by the New England Association of High Schools and Universities and the Connecticut government.
Basic information
School time: 1854, co-educational.
Location: Norich, Connecticut, 40 minutes drive from Hartford, the state capital, 0/hour drive from Boston/Kloc and 2.5 hours drive from new york.
Grade: Grade 9-12
ESL: provide
Number of students: 2,384
Teacher-student ratio: 1: 18
Number of teachers: 268
Composition of teachers: 88% have master's and doctoral degrees.
Certification bodies: New England Association of Colleges and Universities (NEASC) and Connecticut Government.
Affiliate: National College Entrance Advisory Alliance (NACAC)
Number of international students: 0
Average class size: 19.
Modern facilities
The campus covers an area of 38 acres, with nine teaching buildings, a library, a science and computer laboratory, two gymnasiums, a canteen, an auditorium with 1200 people, a salter Memorial Museum, an art gallery and an outdoor sports track and field.
qualification authentication
Certification body: New England Association of Colleges and Universities (NEASC)
Academic project
The school was awarded by the U.S. Department of Education in 2005? Blue ribbon excellent school? Title (The U.S. Department of Education selects a number of excellent schools with blue ribbon every five years, and only 2% of public and private schools win this honor)
Courses, 38 visual arts courses, 30 sports events and 65 student clubs.
AP course: 22 courses, including biology, chemistry, physics, calculus AB, calculus BC, American history, European history, English literature, Spanish, music theory, art history, art museum, Spanish literature, statistics, computer science, economics,
Extracurricular activities and sports activities
Extracurricular activities: the school provides 65 club activities for students to participate in, including: art workshops, chess clubs, drama clubs, simulation experiments, multicultural clubs, music activities, lecture clubs, etc.
Outdoor activities: 30 sports include: cross-country, football, basketball, fencing, indoor track and field, gymnastics, swimming and driving, ice hockey, wrestling, hockey, golf, tennis and baseball.
college entrance examination
20 1 1, 95% of students go to universities for further study after graduation, including Harvard University, Duke University, Johns Hopkins University, Boston College, Boston University, Cornell University and University of Connecticut.
Boston College, Boston University, Brown University, William and Mary College, Columbia University, Cornell University, Dartmouth University, Duke University, George Washington University, Harvard University, Johns Hoops University, Northwestern University, Pennsylvania State University, Purdue University, Stanford University, tulane university, West Point Military Academy, University of California, Berkeley, University of Connecticut, University of Michigan, Notre Dame University, University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania.
International student fees
Tuition: $44,600 (including tuition, insurance and accommodation)
Application fee: 100 USD
Accommodation situation host family
Application requirements
Deadline for application: rolling enrollment in spring and autumn.
Application list: 1. A complete application form.
2, nearly two years of transcripts
3. Two letters of recommendation (English teacher or math teacher and head teacher)
4. Reading proof
5. Copy of passport
6. Bank deposit certificate
7.SLEP or TOEFL scores
8.SKYPE interview
6. Bank deposit certificate
7.SLEP or TOEFL scores
8.SKYPE interview