The MacDuffie School

The MacDuffie School is a co-educational, independent school for students in grades 6 through 12, with a boarding program in the upper school. The school is located in Springfield, an urban area of approximately 152,000 people and is situated on a hill in a historic residential neighbourhood 2 hours outside of Boston. This location provides easy access to cultural and sporting events as well as shopping and recreation, including movies, bowling, etc. Within a few minutes drive is the Five College Area including: University of Massachusetts, Amherst College, Hampshire College, Smith College and Mt. Holyoke College. These colleges are a vast resource to MacDuffie in both science and culture.

The atmosphere of this urban school, with its rich diversity, is both supportive and challenging. The School prepares its students for college and for productive lives in the modern world. Each student is expected to develop the skills needed for lifelong learning and responsible citizenship.

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Academic and Sport Facilities

Rutenber Hall- Library, Auditorium, classrooms, science labs South Hall- Classrooms, School Counselor, dinning hall Gymnasium, Tennis Courts, Outdoor Swimming Pool, Softball Field, Field Hockey, Soccer and Lacrosse fields

Dormitories and School Residences

Students live in five large, gracious homes on the School’s residential campus. MacDuffie staff and their families serve as hosts and on-campus guardians for the students. Up to seven students per house become part of each family, receiving the support, individual attention, and personal supervision that only a family setting can provide. House parents take an active interest in how their students are progressing in school and are always willing to discuss problems with them. The small number of students living in each house makes it possible to know each other well and to learn about each other’s cultures. Dormitories are large historic homes with telephone, TV and internet access. Most student rooms are doubles often with a private bathroom. There are 6-8 students in each home.

Student Population

Boys and Girls

Grades

Boarding 9-12 and Day 6-12

Number of students in the school

220 students (29 international)

Teacher/Student ratio

1:7

Colleges and universities attended by MacDuffie students

• Boston University, Northeastern University, University of Massachusetts, Renssealaer Polytechnic Institute, Brown University, Merrimack College, Simmons College, Suffolk University, Syracuse University, Colgate University, Johns Hopkins University, Hamilton College, New York University, Reed College, Smith College, Springfield College, Tufts University, University of California, University of Colorado, University of Connecticut, University of Illinois, University of New Hampshire, University of Vermont, Wheaton College, University of Notre Dame, Seton Hall University, Penn State University, Pratt Institute, Purdue University, Stanford University, Villanova University, Wake Forest University, Wheelock College

Tuition Fees

Boarding: approx. $37,150

Starting dates

• Fall Semester: Mid September
• Spring Semester: Beginning of January

Other services offered

• Airport transfer and greeting
• Orientation Service upon arrival
• Assistance in acquiring books and material
• Help with travel services during holidays
• Academic progress reports
• Social progress reports

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Extracurricular activities

• Sports: Cross Country, Soccer, Field Hockey, Basketball, Volleyball, Baseball, Softball, Tennis, Lacrosse
• Clubs & Activities: MacDuffie students present 2 full scale stage productions each year and numerous student theatrical performances during the school year. Seasonal concerts, student events and assemblies showcase student performances in dance, choral and solo voice, and jazz, rock and classical instrumental music all through the year. Rotating exhibitions featuring student art work are displayed in the Arts Building Gallery during the school year.
• Weekend Activities: A schedule of weekend activities is available to boarding students. Regular activities include trips to the movie theatre, local malls, and area restaurants. In addition to all of the above is the countryside where students can hike, ski, pick apples or simply enjoy the beauty of New England.

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Contact Info

Closest international and local airports

• Bradley International Airport, Hartford, 30 minutes