International Program accepts a maximum of 15 students. Equal emphasis on cultural and language fluency. All ESL students are integrated into regular classes as soon as they are ready. Assistance with travel arrangements and homestays during school vacations. Set amid the stunning Adirondack Mountains in Lake Placid, New York.
Outdoor environment provides a healthy balance of athletics and academics.
However, there is more attention given to listening comprehension and speech production in the lower levels. The English as a Second Language Program is under the direction of Ms. Brooke Capps who recently joined the Northwood community. She holds a degree in Teaching English as a Second Language. Ms. Capps is assisted by faculty in the specific core disciplines of mathematics, science, and computer.