Hun School of Princeton
Description of Hun School of Princeton
- Location: Princeton, NJ, USA
- Established: in 1914
- The students' age: 15-18 years
- The total number of students: 610 people
- Educational programs: US High School Diploma (senior school)
- Language of instruction: English
- Type of studying: mixed
- Type of accommodation: residence (boarding house).
Hun School of Princeton (Private School Hun School), founded in 1914, from the very moment of its opening served as an effective preparation of high school students for admission to American universities. Today, girls and boys, representatives of the United States and other countries of the world from 15 to 18 years can study here. For every schoolboy there is an effective educational course, useful electives, and exciting extra-curricular activities and entertainments. The school is designed for 625 students: among them about 15% of foreign students from 18 world countries study. Approximately 30% of students live on a full board on campus.
The school supports rather high educational standards and requires from its pupils work, perseverance, attentiveness. Creative and sporting development, activity in extra-curricular activities are encouraged. The institution closely and fruitfully cooperates with Princeton University - it is the most sought-after among school graduates.
More than 70% of teachers have degrees, constantly use innovative methods and approaches, modern infrastructural capabilities (including Apple's latest technology), attentive to the desires, abilities of each student.
Among the universities most popular among graduates, there are such well-known and prestigious universities:
- Princeton University
- The George Washington University
- Pennsylvania State University at University Park
- Lehigh University
- Boston University
- Syracuse University.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in Hun School of Princeton
US High School Diploma
In high school (9-12 class), students are offered to study the widest list of academic subjects - a total of more than 100. 14 disciplines can be studied at a higher level of AP (Advanced Diploma - a very valuable and respected program in the US, increasing the chances of successful enrollment In American universities). Additionally, foreign students can take supportive English lessons (ESL, English as a Second Language) and courses in academic skills (Academic Learning Skills Program) - note that additional programs are paid separately.
The curriculum includes the following key subjects of the school curriculum:
- Modern foreign languages
- English
- Mathematics
- Natural Sciences
- Fine arts and design
- History
- Theatrical and dramatic skills
- Interdisciplinary courses
- Engineering Sciences
- Informatics and communication technologies.
Accommodation, meals, prices
For students-boarders on the campus built 3 comfortable residences: 1 female and 2 male. Students are offered cozy, fully furnished rooms for 1-2 people, equipped with the necessary equipment. In each house there are living rooms for general recreation with TV, functional kitchens, and on campus there is a medical clinic with qualified staff.
Meals for the students are organized boarding, three meals a large common dining room is provided for this.
Subjects, specialties
Activities Hun School of Princeton
Among the most popular sports are the following:
- Hockey
- Team games with the ball (basketball, football, volleyball, handball)
- Tennis
- Fencing
- Swimming.
There are more than 14 different sports sections opened for students.
There are also numerous clubs and interest communities - there are more than 36 of them, which makes it possible for every child to find a job for himself:
- Club of leaders
- Paintball club
- Chess club
- Astronomical circle and many others.
Facilities and equipment at Hun School of Princeton
The total area of ​​the school reaches 45 acres - on the campus there are all the infrastructure facilities that students can need for study, active recreation, sports and entertainment:
- 2 educational buildings (32 bright, spacious classrooms)
- 6 functional scientific laboratories for practical studies and research
- 3 computer centers with modern PCs
- Large library - the fund includes more than 35,000 books and prints
- Art studio
- Photo studio
- Radio and TV-center
- Ceramic workshop
- Sculptors workshop, etc.
The sports infrastructure is well prepared - sports development of students is one of the main priorities of the school:
- A large gym hall
- Fitness center with wellness studios
- 8 courts for tennis
- Athletics track with a length of 400 meters and an all-weather covering
- Numerous fields and grounds for team sports and individual studying.
Admission dates and extra charges
Thie following components are paid additionally:
- Personal pocket expenses
- Air tickets in both directions
- Transfer in both directions
- Visa fees and services, translation and certification of documents
- Consular fee (paid at the embassy)
- Additional activities and excursions (optional).
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
School entrants are advised to first visit the campus and speak with the teachers or director on Skype. The following documents shall be submitted to the Admissions Committee:
- TOEFL and SSAT certificates
- Reporting card from the previous place of study
- Application form for enrollment
- Recommendations from teachers (in priority - teachers in English and mathematics).
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about Hun School of Princeton
Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
