| G6/Y7 | G7/Y8 | G8/Y9 | G9/Y10 | G10/Y11 | G11/Y12 | G12/Y13 |
| 48,000 | 48,000 | 48,000 | 48,000 | 48,000 | 48,000 | 48,000 |
Affording Thornton Academy can be within your reach.
At Thornton Academy, we believe that all students should have the opportunity to pursue their passions. Welcoming a diverse student body is at the core of who we are. We commit to offering support to families to make a Thornton Academy education affordable and accessible.
Boarding Tuition
Additional required fees:
Student Health Insurance ($1,800)
Thornton purchases the Gold Plan through ISM and plans are renewed annually. We require that each international student enroll in our health insurance plan to ensure that they are covered for any medical circumstance that may arise.
Student Account ($1,500)
Each student is required to have an account with the school for emergency funds, medical expenses, unexpected travel expenses, school required activities and room damage (if applicable). The account can also be used for yearbook, AP testing, TOEFL/SAT registration fees, etc. Remaining funds will be returned at the end of the student’s time at Thornton Academy.
Upper School Day Tuition
Upper School Day Tuition: $14,300
Middle School Day Tuition
Middle School Day Student Tuition: $13,900
Qualifying for aid is a highly-individualized process. Household income, number of children, savings and other assets, along with many other factors, all play a role in evaluating a family’s financial need. Thornton Academy utilizes FACTS tuition Management to evaluate financial aid for day students. International students are invited to fill out the Application for Financial Aid document, which must be submitted in conjunction with the application for admission.
Boarding Financial Aid
Financial aid at Thornton Academy is determined by a family's ability to meet educational expenses. Requests for financial aid need to be made at the time of application. The Admissions Committee is unable to consider requests for financial assistance after admission decisions are made. Any questions concerning qualifications for financial aid may be addressed to the Admissions Office at email or call.
Upper School Financial Aid
Financial aid at Thornton Academy is determined by a family's ability to meet educational expenses. Requests for financial aid need to be made at the time of application by filling out the FACTS Management Application. The Admissions Committee is unable to consider requests for financial assistance after admission decisions are made. Any questions concerning qualifications for financial aid may be addressed to the Admissions Office at email or call.
We work with FACTS Management on all of our financial aid applications for day students. If you have any questions about this process please feel free to contact FACTS customer service.
Middle School Financial Aid
Financial aid at Thornton Academy is determined by a family's ability to meet educational expenses. Requests for financial aid need to be made at the time of application by filling out the FACTS Management Application. The Admissions Committee is unable to consider requests for financial assistance after admission decisions are made. Any questions concerning qualifications for financial aid may be addressed to the Admissions Office email or call.
We work with FACTS Management on all of our financial aid applications for day students. If you have any questions about this process please feel free to contact FACTS customer service
Thornton Academy offers merit-based and other scholarships to our students. Our goal is to make a Thornton Academy education financially accessible to all interested students. All of these scholarships require a supplemental application process in addition to our regular financial aid process.
Pillars Scholarship
Moulton Scholarship For Scarborough Residents
Trojan Scholarship
New England Scholarship
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