Hebron Academy

Hebron Academy's connection with the wider world is a part of everyday life at the school, evident in the faces of our student body, the national flags on display in the dining hall, and the many far-flung travel experiences on offer at the school. Indeed, international studies is an integral part of a Hebron education.

International Program

Hebron provides a number of activities to support international students, who come to Hebron from around the world. There are English as a Second Language courses in Literature and Composition, Biology, and U.S. History. A Conversation Partner Program helps students practice and improve their English speaking skills. Faculty organize trips to places like Boston familiarize students with regional culture and history. For fun, there are international dinners, when our Dining Services cooks up fare from around the world, and special "American dinner nights" for international students, including a traditional Thanksgiving dinner and a Maine lobster bake.

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is recommended for students whose first language is not English and who plan on attending college in the U.S. The College Counseling Office can assist with registration and transportation to the test. Hebron Academy's College Counseling Handbook contains more information about the college search process for International Students.

Travel Abroad

Each year, Hebron typically offers one or more trips abroad, arranged by our Language teachers. Trips are planned based on student interest. In 2006, students traveled to Peru, Italy, and France. There is often a trip to nearby Quebec City as well. On such trips students are immersed in the authentic life, food, language, and customs of a different country. They gain invaluable practice using the local language. This experience builds students� confidence in their language skills and empowers them to dare travel again and travel often.

As part of the Travel Abroad program, for the past several summers Hebron students have visited an orphanage founded by Hebron Science teacher Janet Littlefield in Ntaja, Malawi. (Click for link to Little Field Home website.)