Intensive Education Academy

Intensive Education Academy is to provide a sound and appropriate education for students with learning disabilities.
A five to one student/staff ratio makes it possible for all students to receive an individualized curriculum based on their specific needs.
IEA offers a nurturing, small, structured setting with an emphasis on building self-esteem in a supportive environment that stimulates enthusiasm for learning.
A challenging academic curriculum, which also includes instruction in technology, music, art, physical education, culinary arts and character development/social skills. IEA is dedicated to providing more than just life skills to our students.While these are certainly imperative, the true measure of our success is providing students with real educational skills.
We are always challenging ourselves to find new, intelligent and effective ways to communicate with our students.
We are constantly seeking innovative technologies to bring new methods of learning into the classroom.
Our programs are diverse, our scope is broad and our commitment to learning is complete is dedicated to providing more than just life skills to our students.
While these are certainly imperative, the true measure of our success is providing students with real educational skills.
We are always challenging ourselves to find new, intelligent and effective ways to communicate with our students.
We are constantly seeking innovative technologies to bring new methods of learning into the classroom.
Our programs are diverse, our scope is broad and our commitment to learning is complete.

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Intensive Education Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Autism, Developmental Delay, Dyslexia, Intellectual Disability, Specific Learning Disability, Visual or Hearing Impairment, Orthopedic Impairment, Traumatic Brain Injury, Multiple Disabilities, and/or OHI-ADD/ADHD
Year Founded
1971
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
43 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
26%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade
Intensive Education Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
Average Class Size
7 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Christianna Connery

Sports

Total Sports Offered
1 sport

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Unified

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Unified
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Intensive Education Academy offer?
Intensive Education Academy offers 1 interscholastic sports: Volleyball.
What is Intensive Education Academy's ranking?
Intensive Education Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Intensive Education Academy?
The application deadline for Intensive Education Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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