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new england jewish academy

High School

At New England Jewish Academy, our robust Judaic and General studies curriculum, combined with smaller class sizes and a dynamic faculty, fosters the development of critical 21st century skills, and a deep appreciation for the beauty of Torah and our Jewish heritage. Our students learn to collaborate, problem-solve, communicate and create. They make lifelong friends, and graduate well-prepared for a gap year in Israel, or a successful college experience.

  • General Studies courses are offered on College Preparatory, Honors, Advanced Placement and UCONN Early College Experience levels
  • Judaic/Hebrew Language courses are leveled by ability and background
  • Jewish values and traditions permeate the entire school experience as highlighted by festive holiday activities
  • AIPAC programming and distinguished guest speakers deepen bonds to the State of Israel
  • Curtis Robinson Center for Business and Innovation provides entrepreneurial training and experience in the business world
  • College level courses are available to seniors through a partnership with University of Hartford
  • Student services include General and Judaic studies academic support and resource room, social worker, grade level advisors and nurse
  • 6 National Merit Scholarship Finalists,
  • 9 Semifinalists, and
  • 29 Letters of Commendation
  • National Honor Society, Student Government and Community Service opportunities are available
  • Student-driven clubs include drama, art, fitness, coding, book club, culinary arts, sketch comedy, sign language, chess
    Interscholastic sports teams available throughout the year
  • Social activities include barbecues, color war, Clash of the Classes, annual two day retreat, mid-year overnight, student-led Shabbatonim
  • Extracurricular educational opportunities: Model UN and Moot Beit Din
  • “Better Together” program pairs students and local community senior citizens for intergenerational Torah learning, schmoozing and noshing
  • 100% college acceptance rate to top ranking colleges and Universities including Barnard, Binghamton, Brandeis, Clark, Columbia, Cornell, Drexel, Johns Hopkins, MIT, Muhlenberg, Northeastern, NYU, Princeton, Quinnipiac, RPI, UCONN, University of Maryland, University of Pennsylvania, UMASS, Wentworth, Yale and YU/Stern