Watkinson School

For decades, Watkinson has served the post-graduate needs of students who weren't ready for the social, schedule, or academic pressures that college brings. In order to meet the ever changing needs of students that are driven by a fast-paced, technology driven and competitive society, Watkinson offers The Academy for students who are in the midst of the transition from high school to college. The Academy is part gap year, part post graduate year, and wholly an extension of Watkinson’s unique educational philosophy. Students will carve out the right balance of both studying the world and learning more about themselves to thrive independently in whatever college they choose. Read more here.

The Academy at Watkinson welcomes international students from all over the world. International students enjoy a real American immersion experience, through living with an American host family or on campus.  The Academy offers tremendous learning and leadership opportunities through internships, high school as well as university classes, athletics, the arts, and our excellent ELL program (English Language Learners).  Our outstanding college guidance program will assist you with the entire college application process and will help you find the perfect fit. For more information please contact us.

Through developing my academic skills, I honed in on a career choice—namely teaching. Through the Academy, I now feel confident in my abilities to take on whatever college—or life in general—has to throw at me.

 

A year at the Academy isn’t a miracle year; you have to work for it. You cannot just skate by and expect to get what you want. But that makes it a miracle year; it teaches you to grow up, to be responsible, to prepare for college and to learn how to be a scholar. I took classes at the University of Hartford and I worked with middle school kids on their athletics and academics. Watkinson offers so much more—you can travel the world to help countries that are less fortunate than we are, and even help your own community. 

 

I came to America a gifted math student, but I needed to improve my spoken and written English.  I needed to improve my skills in the Humanities in order to go to an excellent American school.  My year at the Academy did that and so much more...I now have a family at Watkinson School. 

 

The post-graduate option was perfect for me.  I got to take college level courses in communications (my intended degree) while strengthening some core academics in the small, supportive setting of Watkinson. I got “As” across the board and feel totally ready to move on to college. Plus, I was accepted at every college I applied to, which was a great feeling.