POSTGRADUATE PROGRAM
From academics to athletics to the arts, Cheshire Academy’s Postgraduate Program takes you to where you want to go.
As a CA postgraduate (PG) student, you’ll be “all in” – joining clubs, athletic teams, music and theater productions. With access to upper-level coursework and challenging International Baccalaureate® classes, you’ll be immersed in CA culture and community from Day 1.
Why should I choose Cheshire Academy’s PG program?
What are the benefits of Cheshire Academy’s postgraduate program?
There are many reasons students choose Cheshire Academy’s PG program. Maybe you want to strengthen your academic profile and prepare for the college application process. Perhaps you’re looking for an opportunity to hone your athletic skills with another year on the field or court. For the international student, the postgrad year at CA offers a chance to acclimate to the different learning and living environment in the United States.
With Cheshire Academy’s premiere college counseling, athletic placement record, and experience with international students, you’ll be well-prepared for your exciting next step.
In recent years, for example, students developed a business plan for a mobile application and researched Tommy John surgery.
PG students conduct independent research on and off site during the spring semester to complete their postgraduate project, and are required to record a declamation speech based on the theme “This I Believe.” Both serve as culminating academic and intellectual milestones, and demonstrate how prepared the student is for college and the pursuit of a career.
The full course of study for the Postgraduate Certificate includes a minimum of five classes per semester. PG students also participate in two seasons of afternoon activities
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From a college perspective, you’ll be competitive in the application process and more confident with our professional counselors’ guidance and a full year of academic progress.
From a general perspective, PG families often tell us how much their student has grown at Cheshire. Boarding students learn how to live collaboratively, and all students get to know classmates from around the world in a deeply caring environment. You’ll leave for college significantly more prepared than when you arrived.
At Cheshire Academy, you won’t be separated in a PG bubble. You’ll be fully involved in our busy campus life. You will have full access to clubs, organizations and teams and be eligible for leadership positions across the community. You’ll live, learn, study, and graduate with your friends and classmates.
Yes, a PG year is not just a fifth year of high school. It’s a chance to continue to grow academically, explore parts of CA’s rigorous International Baccalaureate® Programme, and deeply invest in our academic program. Pursue your interests and passions while preparing for the increased workload of the college level.
POSTGRADUATE ACADEMIC PROGRAM
From the moment you decide CA is where you want to be, you’ll be partnered with a college counselor, who will work with you and your family to identify the classes that best fit your interests, next steps in sequencing, and future academic goals. Together you’ll embark on a highly personalized partnership that will support you in every step of the college counseling process – from college research to application preparation, essay writing to test prep, NCAA eligibility, and beyond.
For details on the postgraduate program, see the curriculum guide.
ATHLETIC PREPARATION
BY THE NUMBERS:
At Cheshire Academy, the stats speak for themselves. In addition to their other pursuits, recent graduates by and large have gone on to play sports on the collegiate level.
PG Grads in Collegiate Athletics
2024 – 16/17
2023 – 17/19
2022 – 14/15
ART & MUSIC MAJORS
Postgraduate students are also eligible for the yearlong Music Major and Art Major programs, designed for students considering majoring in art or music at the university level. Art majors are given personal work space and access to CA’s digital lab, ceramics room and printmaking equipment to make their ideas reality. The Music Major offers honors-level music students an opportunity to express themselves through ensemble work, private lessons, and frequent opportunities to perform.
Ready to Learn More?
Cheshire Academy Office of Admission
(203) 439-7250
