We are a global community.

Welcome to North Campus!

YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME

Watch the video to meet Cindy Torjesen, Director of International Admissions and Director of Residential Life, and see what life is like as a dorm student at LCA!

From every corner of the world...

Over the years, LCA has been home to students representing over a dozen different countries. With ample space in our 70-room boarding facility, students are able to fully experience learning in the greater Boston area. We are committed to providing a warm and caring ‘home’ environment which supports our excellent academic program.

Students who board will find the structure and guidance needed to get the very best from the educational opportunities at LCA. Our program focuses on helping students to find balance as they grow - heart, mind, body and soul.

International Student Programs

Boarding Program
Academic English & Cultural Immersion Program (AECIP)

Boarding Program

International applicants entering grades 6 and 7 may live with a parent locally.
International applicants entering 8th grade and those enrolled in our AECIP program are required live in our Residence Hall.
International applicants entering grades 9 - 12 are required to live in our Residence Hall.
We do not accept students who plan to live in a Home Stay.

Our Residence Hall, located on LCA’s North Campus, is just ½ mile from our Main Campus. We enjoy seven beautiful acres and sit on top of a wooded hillside with sweeping views from every window. Transportation between the two campuses is provided.

International Students Enjoy:

Single rooms with 1/2 bathroom en-suite
- Note: Students will be placed in a single room for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year. Moving forward, students may be offered a double room.
State-of-the-art accommodations with music practice rooms, an exercise facility, outdoor basketball court, library, and areas for projects and socializing
Weekly laundry service (required)
Three meals daily Monday-Friday, and two meals daily on weekends and holidays
Residence life program, including field trips, activities, and social events
Security cameras throughout campus
Transportation between campuses

We are a proud member of TABS (The Association of Boarding Schools).

Academic English & Cultural Immersion Program (AECIP)

AECIP is a one-year boarding program specifically designed for 7th and 8th grade international students. The goal of the program is for students to develop functional English fluency before moving on to Upper School. This ten-month long course of study is designed to prepare students for success in an English-speaking college preparatory school. The curriculum combines core American Studies, Academic English, STEM, and Arts, Music, and Physical Education.

After completing the AECIP program, students may be invited to enroll in LCA’s Upper School program.

English Courses for International Students

For students in 9th and 10th grade

For students in 9th and 10th grade

Intensive Academic English (IAE) is a course for students who do not have English as their first
language. They are English language learners who have good conversational skills but lack depth in
academic English vocabulary. As part of this class students will complete a research project which
includes a written research paper and oral presentation. Students will learn the required MLA format for
their writing. Students who successfully complete this course will be placed in Foundations of Language
and Literature and Academic English for grade 10.

Foundations of Language and Literature is a course which focuses on communication skills and
literature. Literature is taught as a genre study with emphasis on literary forms and technique. The works
have recognized literary merit in the literary canon and address a variety of themes. Communication skills
will be taught through grammar, vocabulary, public speaking, essay and research writing, and creative
project techniques. Students are guided through materials by Christian as well as non-Christian authors
and will be challenged to apply to their lives the ideas presented in the literature.
*Typically students in this course have a TOEFL score of 85 or above and score in the top 50% on the
SSAT test.

Academic English is a course for students who would benefit from continued studies in the structure of
the English language in order to have a solid foundation for success in future courses. Continued
development of communication skills with an emphasis on writing skills will be the focus. Students will
take this course in conjunction with Foundations of Language and Literature.

Boarding and International Programs

Full Time Boarding Tuition:
$63,300

Additional Boarding Fees:

International Student Fee: $4,000 (required for all students with an F-1 visa)
Student Health Insurance: $1,900 (health insurance is required by the state of Massachusetts)
- Domestic students may be covered by their parents' insurance.
Laundry Service: $999 (required for all full time boarders)

These prices include program (including AECIP students) and full boarding.

Additional Fees

Tutoring Fees (per semester):

Individual tutoring and small group tutoring for executive functioning are available at an extra charge.
Please contact Ryan Patrie to learn more.

Tuition Refund Insurance (TRI):
Available through Dewar Insurance, TRI is mandatory unless tuition is paid in full by July 1, 2020.

Textbooks:
Expenses vary by grade, approximately $500-$800 per year.
Used books may also be bought and sold at a reduced rate.

Other Optional Expenses:
Optional expenses include “out-of-town” field trips, special activities and socials, and Chamber Tour.

College Acceptances

International Student 2017 + 2018

International Student 2017 + 2018

Babson College

Bard College

Bentley University

Binghamton University

Boston College

Boston University

Brandeis University

Bryant University

Carnegie Mellon University

Case Western Reserve University

Case Western University

Colby College

Colgate University

Emerson College

Emmanuel College

Fairfield University

Fordham University

George Washington University

Indiana University

Johns Hopkins University

Maryland College of Art

Massachusetts College of Art

New York University

Northeastern University

Pennsylvania State University

Pratt Institute

Purdue University

Quinnipiac University

Rochester Institute of Technology

Roger Williams University

Savannah College of Art & Design

School of Visual Arts

Syracuse University

The New School—Parsons

Tulane University

UC Berkeley

UC Irvine

UC San Diego

UC Santa Cruz

UCLA

UMASS-Amherst

University of Connecticut

University of Minnesota

University of Pittsburgh

University of Southern California

University of Virginia

Villanova University

International Applicant Procedure:

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Complete an Online Application

It really is this easy.

Our application takes just a few minutes to fill out online.

Be sure you have a credit card or banking information nearby - our $200 application fee is required on the last page of the process.

CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT AN APPLICATION

Every community is made up of individuals, and at LCA we are incredibly proud of our community. The Admissions Team at LCA sets out to accomplish the goal of bringing together a group of individuals that make up our Student Body. In speaking with any member of our Admissions Team you will hear us describe the Admissions Process here as a process of "fit."

We warmly invite you to describe what makes you and your student unique, special, and overall a great "fit" for LCA!

Request Teacher Recommendations

We require recommendations as part of the application process.

We'll need one English teacher and one Math teacher to fill out forms as part of your application. Current 5th grade students may have the same teacher fill out both forms.

Teacher recommendations are requested and filled out online, in tandem with your online application.

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We are a global community.

Welcome to North Campus!

From every corner of the world...

International Student Programs

Boarding Program

International Students Enjoy:

Academic English & Cultural Immersion Program (AECIP)

English Courses for International Students

For students in 9th and 10th grade

Boarding Tuition & Fees

Boarding and International Programs

Additional Fees

College Acceptances

International Student 2017 + 2018

International Applicant Procedure:

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