About THE MACDUFFIE SCHOOL:
THE MACDUFFIE SCHOOL is a co-ed, independent boarding school located 70 miles west of Boston. It is located on acres of beautiful grounds in the residential community of Granby, Massachusetts. This location in the heart of New England provides close proximity to all major airports, cities and the world's best colleges. The beauty of our campus is very evident as soon as you enter the grounds. THE MACDUFFIE SCHOOL has a rigorous academic program combined with diversified athletic and social programs. This school will create an environment to help our students achieve academic excellence and learn how to appreciate cultural diversity in an ever-shrinking world. Learning and playing side by side with Americans and international students, our diversified student population will learn how to work together to create a positive impact in today's society. An excellent student to teacher ratio will allow us to cater to each of our student's needs. THE MACDUFFIE SCHOOL will specialize in overseas opportunities for our American students who want to experience the world of business in foreign countries on a short-term basis. Our international students will be presented with various opportunities to travel and see some of America's greatest cities and sites.
Courses Offered:
- AP classes offered
- SAT and TOEFL Prep Courses
- College Prep Courses
- ESL available
- Pre-September English Courses available in summer of 2010
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Student Life:
- 9-12 grades offered plus the gap year
- Newly renovated dorms
- Private, 2 person and 4 person dorm rooms
- Recreational trips to Boston and New York
- Four-season climate for all recreational activities
School Features:
- Newly created student commons areas
- Building is in excess of 100,000 square feet
- grounds- 24 acres
- College level gymnasium
- New tennis courts
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Sports Offered:
- basketball
- softball
- track
- tennis
- volleyball
- golf
- soccer
- badminton
- judo
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Area:
- In the great New England region of famous independent schools such as Choate and Exeter
- 5 minutes from stores, shops, mall, movies
- 2 hours from Manhattan
- 70 miles west of Boston, MA
- Many famous universities nearby:
Boston College
Boston University
Harvard University
Amherst College
Brandeis University
Brown University
Tufts University
Yale University
University of Massachusetts