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Call (508-754-5302) or E-mail us to schedule your visit to Worcester Academy
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How to get here
From Mass. Turnpike East or West
Take Exit 10A off the Mass. Turnpike. Follow Rte. 146 North towards Worcester and continue a little more than one mile to the second exit - Exit 12- Route 122A North. At the end of the exit take a left. Then take a right at the light following signs for Rte. 122A/Vernon Hill onto Providence Street. Continue straight up Providence Street for about 1 1/4 miles, passing through both a stoplight and a stop sign. Worcester Academy is on your right.
 
From Providence and Points South of Worcester
Take Exit 10A off the Mass. Turnpike. Follow Rte. 146 North towards Worcester and continue a little more than one mile to the second exit - Exit 12 - Route 122A North. At the end of the exit take a left. Then take a right at the light following signs for Rte. 122A/Vernon Hill onto Providence Street. Continue straight up Providence Street for about 1 1/4 miles, passing through both a stoplight and a stop sign. Worcester Academy is on your right.
 
From Points North of Worcester
Take I-495 South to I-290 West to Worcester (about 12 miles). From I-290 West take Exit 14 (Posner Square). Follow exit ramp straight ahead until it ends. Turn left up Harrison Street. At stop sign turn right onto Providence Street. Worcester Academy is two blocks up on the left.

More information about nearby airports, suggested limousine services and hotels as well as Worcester attractions can be found on our Visitor's Guide page.
Next steps
Schedule your visit
A visit to campus to speak with the Admission Office and tour the facilities is a required part of the process. You can contact us by phone (508-754-5302) or email to set up a time that works best for you.

Start your application
Our application is available online with our PDF downloads available below. Make sure you download the recommendations and transcript requests to give to your current school.

Register for the admission test
We require either the ISEE  or SSAT as an entrance exam for grades 6-11. Applicants for grades 11-PG may also submit the PSAT or SAT. International Students need to submit TOEFL or SSAT scores.  School Code for TOEFL is 8018; for the SSAT, 8320.

Apply for Financial Aid
If you are interested in applying for financial aid, please fill out the SSS form online. Our need-based financial aid is helping 38% of families this year.
 
WORCESTER ACADEMY is a co-ed day and boarding school for grades 6 to 12 and postgraduates. Our historic urban setting, diverse community, and challenging curriculum provide students with a solid, real-world education.