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Suffield Academy

Suffield, Connecticut, USA
Co-Ed, No Religious Affiliation

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Suffield Academy is located on a beautiful 350-acre campus in historic Suffield, Connecticut, just 10 minutes from the Hartford Airport. Our program is designed for students who seek academic challenge in a friendly, encouraging environment. Strong athletics and arts supplement our curriculum. A Leadership Program for all students and a four-year college counseling program are distinctive elements of Suffield. The campus is highlighted by new facilities for academics, athletics, and the arts.

  • Fuller Hall
  • Bell Hill
  • Residential Quad
  • Outdoor Leadership Program
  • Newly Renovated Pool
  • Leadership Program
  • Performing Arts Program (Wedding Singer)
  • Tisch Field House
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185 North Main Street
Suffield, Connecticut, USA 06078

(860) 386-4400

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Director of Admissions: Sean Atkins
Admissions Phone:(860) 386-4440Fax:860-386-4411
Email: [email protected] Website:
www.suffieldacademy.org


  • Application Deadline: January 15
  • Application Fee: $50
  • International Application Fee: $100
  • Accepts SSAT Standard Application Online (SAO): Yes
  • Accepts Gateway to Prep Schools Application: Yes
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  • Founded: 1833
  • Campus Size: 350 acres
  • Grades Offered: 9th-12th
  • Accredited by: NEASC, CAIS/CT
Student Body
Boarding
Grades 9th-post-grad
Day
Grades 9th-12th
Total
Girls     107 70 177
Boys     159 78 237
Total     266 148 414

Tuition and Financial Aid
  • 7-Day Boarding: $59,500
  • 5-Day Boarding: N/A
  • Day Tuition Fee: $40,500
  • Payment Plans: Offered
  • Need-Based Aid: Offered
  • Students Receiving Aid: 40.00%
  • Average Awarded: $26,000
School Finances
  • Merit Scholarships: Offered
  • Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 10.00%
  • Average Merit Scholarship: $7,000
  • Current Endowment: $43,412,259
  • Per Student Endowment: $104,861
 

Department Director: Sara Yeager

Average Class Size: 11

Full Time Teachers: 47

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 76.00%

Student/Teacher Ratio: 5/1

Summer Programs Offered: Offered

Saturday Classes: Most or All

Number of Advanced Placement Courses Offered: 17

Notable Achievements: Unique Leadership Program for all students

Advanced/Enrichment Programs
  • AP Courses
  • Post Graduate Year
Support Programs
  • College Counseling
  • ESL: Intermediate
  • Peer Tutoring
  • Leadership Program
English:
  • Classics
  • Honors
  • Literature
History:
  • Asian History
  • European History
  • Honors
  • United States History
Foreign Languages:
  • Chinese-Mandarin
  • French
  • Spanish
Religion/Philosophy:
  • Ethics
  • Philosophy
  • World Religions
  • Environmental Philosophy
  • Philosophy of Education
Humanities/Social Sciences:
  • Economics
Sciences:
  • Anatomy
  • Astronomy
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Biomedicine
  • Forensics
Math:
  • Algebra
  • Calculus
  • Honors Math
  • Geometry
  • Probability
  • Statistics
Computer Studies:
  • Computer Applications
  • Web Design
  • Honors
  • Videography
Music:
  • Choral Music
  • Music Theory
  • Recording
  • Voice
  • Jazz Band
  • Ensembles
Performing/Visual Arts:
  • Acting
  • Architecture
  • Art
  • Art History
  • Ceramics
  • Dance
  • Design
  • Directing
  • Drama
  • Drawing
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Public Speaking
  • Publications
  • Sculpture
  • Studio Art
Special Programs:
  • Leadership
  • Outdoor Education
AP Courses Available:
  • Biology
  • Calculus AB
  • Calculus BC
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science A
  • Computer Science AB
  • Macroeconomics
  • Comparative Government & Politics
  • US Government & Politics
  • Physics C
  • Statistics
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Department Director: Greg Lynch

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 13

No. of Girls Dorms: 7

No. of Boys Dorms: 6

Dorm Amenities:

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Lounge
  • Wireless Internet

Dress Code: Formal

Student Life

Facilities

  • All-weather track
  • Baseball field(s)
  • Basketball court(s)
  • Fitness Center
  • Technology Center
  • Volleyball court(s)
  • Sand volleyball court(s)
  • Football field
  • Indoor basketball court(s)
  • Pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Indoor climbing wall
  • Field House
  • Squash Courts
  • Crew/Rowing Center
  • Fitness Center
  • Yoga/Mindfulness Center

Clubs and Organizations

  • Amnesty International
  • Astronomy Club
  • Chess Club
  • Community Service
  • Computer Club
  • Diversity Club
  • Dorm Proctors
  • Environmental Club
  • Food Council
  • Habitat for Humanity
  • Honor Council
  • International Clubs
  • Investment Club
  • Jewish Student Org
  • Literary Magazine
  • Math Club
  • Model UN
  • Newspaper
  • Peer Tutoring
  • Photography
  • Quiz Bowl
  • Snowboarding
  • Student Activities
  • Student Government
  • Student Publications
  • Theater
  • Yearbook
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Arts Department Director: Bill Butcher

Athletics Department Director: Andrew Gamere

Arts
  • A Cappella Group
  • Chamber Choir
  • Chamber Ensemble
  • Chamber Orchestra
  • Choral Music
  • Dance
  • Guitar Ensemble
  • Jazz Ensemble
  • Rock Band
  • String Ensemble
  • Tech Crew
  • Theater
  • Choir
Interscholastic Sports
  • Alpine Ski Racing
  • Alpine Skiing
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Crew
  • Cross-Country Running
  • Dance
  • Diving
  • Field Hockey
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Rifle Team
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Squash
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
  • Water Polo
  • Wrestling
Recreational Sports
  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor Education
  • Rock Climbing
  • Snowboarding
  • Table Tennis
  • Weight Lifting
 

Department Director: Ann Selvitelli

College Information

Percentage of Graduates Who Attend College: 100.00%

Colleges attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:

George Washington University 15 graduates
New York University 11 graduates
Trinity College 16 graduates
University of Vermont 14 graduates

 

Summary: The Summer Academy at Suffield welcomes students from around the world. We hope you will join us for five memorable weeks, where you will have the opportunity to meet new friends, enhance your study skills, and prepare for the next academic year. Each summer over 120 students from around the globe come to the Summer Academy at Suffield to experience life in our community—a life filled with exciting opportunities to learn both in and out of the classroom.

Students enroll in the Summer Academy to expand their skills, whether in the classroom, in the art studio, or on the playing fields. Being part of our community means being part of a hands-on learning experience. For five weeks you will have the opportunity to eat, live, learn, and laugh with a culturally diverse group of peers and faculty members.

Students have the opportunity to take a wide range of classes and participate in a great variety of activities. Our academic program focuses on enhancing study skills and also offers courses in math, science, music, art, English, and foreign languages.

We hope you'll explore the Summer Academy's webpage and learn about some of the programs that the Summer Academy offers. In addition to the academic programs, you will read about the faculty, weekend activities, boarding life, and school trips. If you're interested in receiving more information about the Summer Academy, please fill out our online inquiry form. If you'd like to apply, you may do so online. If you have any questions, please call 860-386-4445 or e-mail Jeff Depelteau, director of admissions for the Summer Academy.

We look forward to having you join us for the Summer Academy.

Department Director: Greg Lynch

Suffield Summer Academy

June 26, 2016 to July 29, 2016

The Summer Academy at Suffield welcomes students from around the world. We hope you will join us for five memorable weeks, where you will have the opportunity to meet new friends, enhance your study skills, and prepare for the next academic year.

Registration Deadline: June 01, 2016
Tuition: $3,900-6900
Financial Aid Available:  Yes
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