Admissions

Thetford Academy offers big opportunities in a small-school setting whether through athletics, advanced academics and coursework, or inclusive clubs and activities.

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Students can choose from more than 100 academic courses at TA. With rich electives, honors courses, independent study, and dual enrollment options, there is something for everyone to explore.

Student life at TA is as vibrant and diverse as our 300+ students. More than 20 active clubs represent a wide range of student interests and talents; and TA’s three-season, Division III athletics includes soccer, baseball, softball, track and field, basketball, cross country, and downhill skiing.

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Admissions Policies

Thetford Academy complies with all applicable state and federal nondiscrimination statutes, including the Vermont Public Accommodations Act (9 V.S.A. Chapter 139), the Vermont Fair Employment Practices Act (21 V.S.A. Chapter 5, Subchapter 6) and Vermont State Board of Education rules 2226.6 and 2229.1.

Thetford Academy is a Vermont approved independent school. Enrollment is open to all applicants according to our enrollment policy below.

    1. All applications to Thetford Academy shall be made voluntarily.
    2. No student shall be denied acceptance for enrollment in Thetford Academy on the basis of disability (as defined in Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended), or that the student is eligible for special education or undergoing the comprehensive evaluation process for special education, or on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity or any other classification protected by federal or state law.
    3. It is the policy of Thetford Academy that a student who applies for admission shall be admitted if space is available, subject to the non–discrimination requirements above, C25: Admission & Enrollment Policy.
    4. If the number of applicants to Thetford Academy exceeds capacity, enrollment decisions shall be based first on continuing to enroll previously enrolled students and then upon considerations outlined in policy C25: Admission & Enrollment Policy.