MacDuffie School

The MacDuffie School is a private, coeducational preparatory school for day and boarding students in grades 6–12. The MacDuffie School provides a quality co-ed private school education to local and international students who are bright, talented, and interested in attending college or university. The MacDuffie School provides the environment and curriculum for students to improve their language skills, explore leadership opportunities, and successfully build the academic and professional skills necessary for success. International students may choose to live on campus or to live with a local family as a homestay student. At the end of the school day, our students participate in the Co-Curricular Activities Program (CAP), which includes athletics and a variety of special offerings such as Model United Nations, chess, cooking, and dancing. On the weekend, students are offered recreational as well as educational activities. In addition, boarders take several longer trips to such places as Washington, D.Cc, Vermont, and Boston. Homestay students learn about American culture by living with a local family and participating in activities with their hosts.

• Interview
• Formal Online Application and Essays
• Parents’ Statement
• Official Academic Transcript from the current school year and two prior school years
  (Translated if you are applying as an International Student)
• English Teacher Recommendation
• Math Teacher Recommendation
• School Recommendation
• Personal Recommendation
• International Applicants must submit some form of standardized English testing
  • SSAT
  • TOEFL
  • TOEFL JR
  • IELTS
  • ELTiS
  • Duolingo English Test (DET)
• The ELL student is not expected to meet the language requirement since he or she has proficiency in a first language other than English

There is no scholarship program for international students in this school, but a 1.5% net tuition discount is offered if the year’s net tuition and fees are paid on or before April 30.