Nichols School www.nicholsschool.org Scan code to enjoy school video Niche A+ • The Nichols School has a beautiful campus with modern facilities and has the feel of a small liberal arts college. • The Nichols School boasts an outstanding science program with advanced courses, unique courses offerings, and a variety of clubs and activities. In 2018, The Nichols School Robotics Team competed at the FIRST Robotics World Championship. • The Nichols School has an excellent sports program, and one in three Nichols students will go on to be a collegiate athlete. School at a Glance School Type: Private, Co-ed Religious Background: Independent Founded: 1892 Grade Levels: 5-12 Number of Students: 555 (375 in 9-12) Average Class Size: 14 Teachers with Advanced Degrees: 90% (15% have PhDs) Student to Teacher Ratio: 8:1 International Students: 7 (6 from China) Housing Type: Homestay Location at a Glance Address: 1250 Amherst St., Buffalo, NY 14216 State: New York Closest Major City: Buffalo Closest University: Cornell University (#15 National University) ; University at Buffalo(closest university to school) Climate: 4 distinct seasons Airport: BUF (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) Originally a small trading community when it was founded in 1789, Buffalo is now the second most populous city in the state of New York. Today, it is a hub for the financial, technology, healthcare and education industries. The city has increasingly become a center for human genome research, and there is a strong community of medical centers that employ numerous top researchers. Academic Programs Advanced Courses: 35；AP Courses: 19；Honors Courses: 15 Advanced Math and Science Courses AP Statistics AP Physics C AP Environmental Science AP Calculus AB AP Chemistry Honors Physics AP Calculus BC AP Economics Honors Chemistry AP Biology Honors Math I, II, III AP Computer Science A Advanced Humanities Courses AP English Literature and Composition AP US History Honors Latin II, III AP Chinese AP Studio Art Honors Spanish II, III, V AP French AP Psychology Honors French II, III, V AP Latin: Caesar and Vergil AP Government & Politics Honors Foundations of Literature AP History AP Spanish Language International Cultural Exchange Nichols students can take part in International Exchanges with four schools located throughout the globe in France, Costa Rica, Spain and China. Students live for 3-4 weeks with host families, attend regular classes and learn about the history and culture of the country. Technology Nichols believes that technological skills should be acquired within the context of an academic project or lesson and should complement a teacher’s curriculum. Necessary computer skills are integrated into the curricula of all subject areas. As students move through the Upper School, proficiency with technology grows as students draw on library and Internet sources for research and homework assignments, use multimedia formats for the presentation of their ideas, and explore many other tools within their classrooms. Writing Center The Writing Center is an interdisciplinary resource for all Upper School students seeking assistance or guidance with any part of the writing process. Two faculty members are available for individual, one-on-one meetings. To schedule a meeting, students need only sign up on the schedule outside of their office. Senior Thesis In the second semester of the senior year, Nichols students are required to research and develop a thesis through an academic department to complete their Nichols educational experience. Students research and write a thesis, working with a faculty advisor through an academic department. The senior thesis is a graduation requirement which receives an honor, pass or revise. The thesis must be passed to receive a diploma at graduation. Science Scholar This program gives Nichols seniors the opportunity to conduct scientific research in the western NewYork area. Under the guidance of research scientists, students learn laboratory techniques, use state of the art equipment, and study the processes involved in completing college level scientific research. All students participating in the program present their scientific findings to the Nichols community at a spring symposium. Unique course offerings Anatomy and Physiology, Environmental Studies, Geology, Introduction to Engineering. Organic Chemistry, Mathematical Modeling and Applied Functions, Applied Problem Solving with Technology, Introduction to Computer Programming, Computer Programming. College Statistics College Acceptance Rate: 100% SAT Average: 1252；Top 25%: 1320；Top 10%: 1421 ACT Average: 26.3；Top 25%: 30-35；Top 10%: 32.2 Ranking Name of College or University 1 Princeton University 2 Harvard University 3 Yale University 8 Duke University 12 Dartmouth College 10 Johns Hopkins University 14 Brown University 16 Cornell University 18 University of Notre Dame 22 Georgetown University 21 Emory University 22 UC Berkeley 19 UC Los Angeles 22 University of Southern California 27 Tufts University 2019 US News & World Report National Rankings Extracurricular Activities Sports Offered: 15 School Clubs and Activities Offered: 35+ Clubs Robotics Club Research Scholars Club Book Review Club Math League Chess Club Model UN Chinese Club Ski Club Creative Writing Club Student Publications Investment Club Science Olympiad Sports Baseball (boys) Football (boys) Crew (co-ed) Soccer (co-ed) Golf (co-ed) Volleyball (girls) Lacrosse (co-ed) Basketball (co-ed) Softball (girls) Cross-country (co-ed) Tennis (co-ed) Squash (boys and girls Hockey (co-ed) Field Hockey (girls) Sailing (co-ed) Modern Facility The school is located on 30 acres and the campus is like a small liberal arts college. The campus is like a vibrant neighborhood all its own. The level of on-campus independence granted to students is carefully gauged to suit their age and level of development. Campus life at Nichols is modeled after a healthy home life: it’s a secure and nurturing place for children to be children, and as they grow, they are offered appropriately greater levels of freedom that enhance their learning experiences by building more confidence. Teaching Philosophy As an independent school with an average class size of 14, exceptional teachers go the extra mile and personally commit to understanding each student. They shape the intensive and extensive curriculum as they see fit, making learning rewarding and relevant. As a result, our students are empowered to think critically, creatively, and go beyond the test. Teacher Profile Bill Clough – Bill is Nichols’ 12th Head of School. He has two master’s degree, one in education from Harvard University and another in English from Middlebury College. His previous experience in education includes serving as the associate head of school at Berkshire School in Massachusetts and the head of a program for high school seniors at Yale University. Notable Alumni • Azim Barodwala ’96 attended Duke University after graduating from Nichols School. He subsequently received his MBA from Wharton School of Business and worked for three and a half years with the Boston Consulting Group, a prestigious multi-national management consulting firm. He is currently the CEO at Adioso, Inc,, an online travel site. • Saskia Subramanian ’84 attended Bryn Mawr College after graduating from Nichols School. She then went on to graduate school at the University of Pennsylvania and received a Ph.D in Sociology. Afterwards, she was a research sociologist at UCLA in the Department of Psychiatry for almost ten years before finding a new passion for breast cancer research. Saskia currently conducts breast cancer research and has even produced a well-received documentary on breast cancer. • Eric Berlow ’84 attended Brown University after graduating from Nichols School. He currently splits his time between Yosemite National Park, where he runs a research and education center in the summer, and Berkeley, California, where he is a Visiting Scholar at UC Berkeley. Eric is also involved with TED and is part of the TED Fellows Program. International Student Cost of Attendance Study Costs (2019-2020): $54,737 including tuition and residential accommodations. Additional Recurring Fees: Insurance: $1,290 Additional One-Time Fees (first year only): International Student Orientation: $2,000. Costs do not include textbooks, clothing, sport elective expenses. Fees listed here are for reference only; please refer to the enrollment contract for most up-to-date fees..