Academics

International & ESL Support

The ESL Program

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  • Why Choose MMA?

    Our English as a Second Language (ESL) is an option for international high school students. These are just some of the reasons to choose MMA for your high school experience:

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  • No TOEFL test required for admission to our program

    We will work on your English proficiency!
  • Rolling admissions

    Allows more time for getting your visa and arranging your travel!
  • Boarding on-campus

    No hassle with finding housing!
  • College preparation

    Partnerships with college and universities for guaranteed acceptance if you meet their requirements!
  • Located near major universities

    Opportunities to attend theatre, music, and sporting events!
  • Cultural adjustment

    We provide an easy transition for your high school studies!
A part of your day will focus on ESL classes such as Reading, Writing, and Grammar with the balance focusing on academics such as Math and American Culture. 

Apply now to our English as a Second Language (ESL) program. We will provide you with intensive English instruction, academics, sports, activities, and more. Bring your desire to learn and we will provide the rest. Choose MMA! 
Every Student Deserves to be Known
At Massanutten Academy, every student matters.  We develop honorable young people of character through an intentionally personal educational experience in which students are known, challenged, encouraged, and supported.

Here, education is purposeful.  Through academics, athletics, leadership opportunities, mentorship, service, and community, students discover their strengths, develop confidence, and learn to accomplish hard things.

We develop young people of character and competence prepared for college, leadership, and life. Honor in Character. Excellence in Purpose. Leadership in Service. 

This is The Massanutten Way.


Massanutten Academy is a co-educational, non-profit military boarding and day school in Virginia for students in 8th-12th grades with postgraduate studies. We welcome all faiths and live by our motto: Non Nobis Solum (Not For Ourselves Alone).

Massanutten Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.
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