West Nottingham Academy

Founded in 1744, West Nottingham is the oldest boarding school in the nation! WNA is co-educational, serving 130 students in grades 9-12. Approximately 70% of our students board, with about 40% of our population from around the globe. Dedicated to the intellectual and social growth of each student, WNA is an intimate yet diverse community providing differentiated instruction and intensive subject exploration. At West Nottingham, the International Student program is a carefully designed program that provides international students with a variety of supports. Beginning with a new international student orientation, international students enjoy a comprehensive program that covers all areas of school life. Students who are not yet fully ready to enter the full college-preparatory curriculum enroll in a rigorous, immersion-based environment for learning English with other international students through formal ESL communications classes. Classes for intermediate and advanced levels, as well as an ESL History courses, are offered. Students enjoy close monitoring from the Director of International Students, regular parent communication, and seminars to facilitate adjustment. Additional services for international students include college advising, residential life support and supervision, and TOEFL and SAT preparation. With a "physics-first" philosophy, West Nottingham Academy is also proud of the Humanities class which is offered to all 9th-graders, a strong Art department (complemented by an Artist-in-Residence Program), close to a 12 AP courses, a focus on service learning and competitive athletics. Nestled just off of Interstate 95 close to the Susquehanna River and the tip of the Chesapeake Bay, West Nottingham's beautiful campus is within an hour's drive of Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Wilmington, under two hours from Washington DC and 2.5 hours from New York City.