West Nottingham Academy

West Nottingham Academy, the oldest boarding school in America, is comfortably settled in the historic and rural territory of Cecil County, Maryland. It was founded in 1744 and until now, it continues to carry out its tradition of helping the youth in preparing for higher education and guiding them in becoming responsible citizens of their nation. The school’s passion is to help their students find their potential and to educate them in all areas. It sits quietly in a 120-acre campus which is located about an hour away from Baltimore and Philadelphia. The 20-acre woodland within the campus displays the broad lawns which serve as the domain of unusual variety of trees.

The academy’s educational philosophy is deeply and firmly established in a commitment to inspire curiosity while helping students develop critical thinking skills and cultivate a life-long passion for learning. At West Nottingham Academy all courses of study are regularly reviewed by the Committee for Academic Excellence (CAE). This committee, which is chaired by the Academic Dean, works to ensure that the WNA’s academic program remains vital. International students from countries all over the world call the WNA “home” because of its committed faculty, administration and diverse student body. WNA also gives students individualized attention and support to improve their fluency in the English language.

West Nottingham Academy’s four dormitories offer grades 9 to 12 students a chance to live with roommates while sharing community decisions and managing daily challenges. Almost 60% of the school’s students live in the campus, enjoying the dorms’ lounge areas and internet equipped rooms. The experience of learning and the real-life connection and socializing with other students make life in this boarding school very much rewarding.