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Homestay Program

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TA’s international students live with American families who are committed to sharing their lives with students from abroad. Living with a local family is the best way for international students to become immersed in American language and culture.

The goal of TA’s homestay program is to support students through their academic and social transition into American life. Most students forge strong personal relationships with their host family and benefit from having a safe, welcoming home environment while attending Thetford Academy. Though only some of TA’s host families have children attending TA, all are rooted in the local community and eager to share their knowledge and love of the area.

Students who live with host families have their own bedroom and share their meals with the family. In addition to learning about American family life, living with host families allows international students to make rapid progress mastering the English language. This helps students with their studies and prepares them for the next step of living and learning at an American university.

Host Family Information

Interested in hosting an international student? Download our brochure and contact International Student Program Coordinator, Susan Essex Luce.

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May 2024

Thursday May 16

4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Varsity Baseball vs Montpelier

Friday May 17

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Spring Musical: Mamma Mia!

Saturday May 18

10:00 am – 11:00 am
JV Baseball/Softball vs Oxbow
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Spring Musical: Mamma Mia!
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Spring Musical: Mamma Mia!

Sunday May 19

All Day
Maple Leaf Children’s Center - Take to the Trails Fundraiser
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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Monday May 20 – Friday May 24

Student Appreciation Week

Monday May 20

11:30 am – 11:55 am
School Assembly
Recurs weekly

Tuesday May 21

3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
SVL Track Meet @ Windsor
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
JV Baseball/Softball @ Lake Region
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Varsity Baseball/Softball vs Lake Region
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
TAAA Monthly Meeting
Recurs monthly

Wednesday May 22

All Day
Senior Class Trip to Boston

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