Falmouth Academy

Falmouth Academy boasts excellent science extracurricular activities. Each year, the school sends a group of students to participate in state science fairs organized by MIT, as well as the National Science Fair competition. Although the school does not offer AP courses, its outstanding academics and curriculum structure result in a 96% pass rate for students taking AP exams, with 80% of those achieving high scores of 4 or 5. The curriculum content for students across all grades is largely consistent, with all students primarily taking five subjects each year: English, History, Mathematics, Science, and a Foreign Language (German or French). 12th-grade students can participate in the "Major Effort" program, completing independent research projects in physics. The school provides small-scale academic support for international students.

Falmouth is a city located in the southwestern part of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, an hour and a half drive from Boston. Equipped with 333 solar panels, the school is self-sufficient in power, supplying 77 kilowatts of electricity without relying on external sources. It also provides students with opportunities to learn cutting-edge renewable energy technologies. Chinese international students have excellent post-graduation prospects, with all 2019 Chinese graduates matriculating into top 30 universities.

School features include:
1. Strong Sciences: Students can intern in laboratories at the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL, affiliated with the University of Chicago) and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI, which collaborates with institutions such as Cornell University, MIT, and the University of Tokyo). Many professional scientists also guide students in their independent research projects.
2. Science and Engineering Fairs: Each year, students participate in regional and even international science and engineering fairs. Science winners advance to regional science exhibitions and then to the national science exhibition held at MIT.
3. Exploration Day Activities: Held twice a year, these activities allow students to delve into special themes. Specific activities include cryptography and code-breaking, dystopian studies, tree bones and Ansel Adams, eco-friendly fabric design, credit cards 101, scriptwriting, mock trial workshops, and more.
4. Arts Programs Integrated Across All Curricula: Performing arts are integrated with regular teaching, incorporating art into core subjects such as English, history, science, and mathematics, promoting interdisciplinary learning.