North Cedar Academy(NCA) is a highly regarded and reputable international boarding high school located in rural Northern Wisconsin(www.northcedar.net). Our 96-acre campus sprawls on the banks of the scenic and historic Flambeau River in one of the most picturesque regions of the American Midwest.Among our many attributes and advantages, we pride ourselves on our devotion to natural and environmental serenity. Boasting four distinct and beautiful seasons, the town of Ladysmith(population 3,100) provides an idyllic backdrop for our students’ academic, social, and emotional development. We are pleased to be among the most secure boarding schools in one of the safest regions in the United States. 

NCA’s community of learners is guided by the following four essential concepts: scholarship, leadership, natural curiosity, and personal responsibility. Educators and staff at NCA aspire and are expected to engage students in all courses and co-curricular or extracurricular interactions in each of these essential concepts. At NCA, we teach young people to live, learn, and lead in an ever-evolving global community by offering an individualized approach to their social, emotional, and academic development. Our core values reflect an indefatigable commitment to the principles and beliefs that guide our learning community. Our dedication to student development is grounded in the following core values:

• Academic excellence: In all we do, we emphasize high standards of academic achievement and a commitment to rigorous and challenging education.
• Global citizenship: We foster an understanding and appreciation of different cultures, perspectives, and global issues.
• Intercultural understanding: We celebrate our ability to serve students from a wide variety of backgrounds, and in doing so, promote respect, tolerance, and appreciation for diversity among all students and staff.
• Critical thinking: We encourage students to think analytically, question assumptions, and develop problem-solving skills.
• Communication skills: We facilitate English proficiency and emphasize development of abilities to express ideas clearly and persuasively.

NCA ranks very highly and has a very strong reputation among boarding schools in our region, and our academic offerings are second to none. In addition to a classical American curriculum leading to a U.S. high school diploma, we host a dual enrollment pathway program that enables qualifying students to earn an associate’s degree concurrently with their high school coursework, and guarantees admission to the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire, the University of Minnesota, Duluth, or Middle Tennessee State University. Thank you for your interest in NCA!