BTA Academy

Boston, Massachusetts

Discussion-rich humanities and city exploration help students form well-supported ideas.

A classroom seminar and group presentation

School introduction

BTA opened in 2002 and moved to its present five-acre campus in 2006. Beginning with grades 6–9, it developed into a full secondary school with a challenging college-preparatory education for students from varied backgrounds.

Its learning culture values close reading, thoughtful questions, discussion and independent judgment. Teachers also support students through advising relationships. Performance, sport and learning in the city’s communities connect academic work with the wider world.

Curriculum

Grades 6–8 build grammar, essay-writing and public-speaking skills. History moves through the ancient world, Boston, and U.S. government and history; science includes life, chemistry and environmental themes. Mathematics is placed by readiness, with Latin or appropriate English-language support in grades 7–8.

Grade 9 Humanities connects English, history and Biblical Studies alongside biology, mathematics, world languages and art. Grade 10 continues humanities, world history and chemistry. Older students progress to AP and other advanced courses and develop independent research and argument through a senior symposium project.

Horizons offerings for grades 7–8 have included robotics, ceramics, journalism and podcasting, Model UN and outdoor environmental study, with options changing annually. Boston Day takes students into the city to study its history, ecology, arts and communities. Contact an advisor about short-stay timetables, language support and time-specific projects.

Biblical Studies forms part of the regular curriculum, and school life includes chapel with worship, prayer and religious teaching. Contact an advisor about participation arrangements for short-term students.

School features

Founded in 2002; five-acre campus
Middle-school writing, speaking and study habits
Mathematics placed by readiness
Horizons electives and city-based learning

Grades available for short-term study & entry requirements

Grades available for short-term study: Grades 6–10

School application requirements

Complete the school’s short-program application; assessment and further documents are arranged during review.
School application and assessment are required. School places and accommodation are not guaranteed.

Dates, duration & fees

Duration: Contact an advisor about duration.
Dates: Enquiries are welcome year-round. Contact an advisor about attendance dates.
Fees: Contact an advisor

Accommodation & documents

Accommodation: Day School / Homestay

The school’s stated options are host families for boys, and boarding or host families for girls. Contact an advisor about the accommodation arrangement and placement.

Documents typically needed

Usually prepare a valid passport or applicable identity document.
If applicable, prepare a valid U.S. visa or other entry and stay documents, according to the student’s status and proposed school arrangement.
Immunization records and any health documents required by the school.
Recent school reports or a learning summary; contact an advisor about grade-specific documents.