The Fessenden School

Fessenden School has its own English Language Learner (ELL) program. Each academic year, this program helps students build a foundation in conversational and academic English, and expand their understanding of American society and cultural norms.
The school believes that language learning occurs through meaningful communicative interaction, and the learning process needs to be natural, intuitive, and subconscious – much like a child learning their first language. Through this approach, Fessenden School ensures that its students will quickly achieve fluency and enjoy the process. The curriculum will help students become fluent through formal writing, grammar, and pronunciation correction. This program is taught in small classes, with only 8-12 students per class, and is tailored specifically for students who require ELL support. These students will learn how to become learners in a new world and develop independent learning methods. With close attention and guidance from teachers, ELL students will quickly achieve academic success in Fessenden's regular classrooms, as well as in top American middle schools and universities.

Excellent university placement results, superior geographical location, with nearly half of students being day students. In addition to school resources, Boston city resources (sports facilities, museums, etc.) are utilized. Strong academic curriculum, with honors courses offered starting from 8th grade.
The facilities are good, featuring 1 hockey rink, several gyms, squash courts, a turf field, 10 tennis courts, and newly renovated art and science centers.
All-round development is emphasized, offering a comprehensive range of academic, artistic, athletic, and weekend cultural experience programs. Approximately 800 travel and activity opportunities are available each year.
Here is the video of our on-site interview with the Director of Admissions: https://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XNTg1MzAzODMzNg==.html?spm=a2h1n.8251843.playList.4!2~5~A&f=61408835&o=1

Founded in 1903, Fessenden, located in the greater Boston area, is the oldest junior high school south of Boston in the United States. Its Innovation Lab, in collaboration with MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), adopts MIT's NuVu philosophy to cultivate a maker spirit in children. It provides students with hands-on opportunities, allowing them to complete innovative inventions using various equipment such as cutting machines and 3D printers under the guidance of teachers.

Regarding Fessenden School, I recorded a 4-minute video to explain it to parents, http://www.findingschool.net/virtual-tour/110

A top-tier private boys' school, serving as a pipeline to excellent boarding and day American high schools. Teachers provide exceptionally high levels of attention to students, and the campus atmosphere is very warm and welcoming. The school comprises both primary and secondary divisions. Pre-K through 4th grade are for day students only and do not accept international students. 5th to 9th grade offers a mix of day and boarding options (with choices for 7-day or 5-day boarding). Most admissions occur in 5th and 6th grade, and students who have attended the school's summer program have a certain advantage when applying. Conveniently located a 20-minute drive from downtown Boston, the charming small town where it resides is well-equipped with all amenities. This school excels at integrating true education with developing students' potential, emphasizing children's hands-on abilities and creativity, and fostering a passion for learning and curiosity about the unknown world. The school features an Innovation Lab where students, guided by teachers, can use equipment like cutters and 3D printers to create various innovative inventions, fostering collaboration. The school's teachers and college counselors are highly responsible, promptly addressing parents' and students' needs and questions with great care. Parents and students, in turn, are very grateful, proactively donating varying amounts each year to support the school's ongoing development. Generally, the school recommends students apply for 10th grade in 9th grade; very few exceptionally outstanding students may be allowed to apply for 9th grade in 8th grade.

Fessenden is a top K-9 boarding school for boys located in Newton, Massachusetts. Boarding starts from Grade 5. It is very close to Boston, a thirty-minute drive away. The campus covers 41 acres, with 205 students in Grades 7-9. The boarding ratio for upper grades is 50%. This year, students from Liuxuewang (Study Across America Network) have been admitted.

School Features:

1) The ratio of senior teachers is 70%, and the proportion of people of color is only 24.6%.

2) The school offers 18 elective courses such as robotics, video production, woodworking, and performing and dramatic arts.

3) The school has its own Ciongoli Innovation Center: established in September 2016, covering 2400 square feet. The center is equipped with 3D printers, laser cutters, and a range of tools and materials, including three extended makerspaces.

4) A rich variety of art courses are offered, including Honor Band, private instrumental lessons, Digital Filmmaking II, Woodworking II, and Fall Play Production, among others for students to choose from.

5) Sports: There are 18 team and individual sports, with over 30 teams in total. The facilities rival those of any middle school, featuring two new turf fields, three gymnasiums, a wrestling center, a weight room, an indoor hockey rink, six illuminated courts, and two outdoor swimming pools.

6) The admission trend to American high schools is excellent. In the past 5 years, admitted schools and their respective numbers include Middlesex 10, Milton 17, Noble 19, Andover 21, Exeter 18, Deerfield 13, etc.