INDIVIDUAL
ATTENTION
HARKNESS
TEACHING
METHOD
DUAL DIPLOMA
PROGRAM
INNOVATIVE AND
PROGRAM-BASED
CURRICULUM
CAREER AND
COLLEGE
COUNSELING
Welcome to our school
American Institute Allied With Thornton Academy (AITA) is the first high school program in Novi Sad with the US curriculum in cooperation with the prestigious boarding high school from the United States – Thornton Academy from Saco (Maine). Founded on 1811, Thornton Academy has been a center of inspiration, innovation, and community.
Since its founding in 2022, AITA prepares students for a changing world through our curriculum, facilities, extra-curricular opportunities, and student support. We are situated in the quiet and secure part of Novi Sad, and our campus offers peace of mind and an abundance of opportunity.
We are dedicated to creating sharp thinkers, creative doers and confident leaders.
Academics
AITA operates according to the American High School System. Throughout 4 years of regular education (9th grade, 10th grade, 11th grade and 12the grade), our students broaden their knowledge and prepare for their undergraduate (University) studies.
Our system’s key features revolve around providing personalized attention in education, tailoring educational approaches to cater to the unique requirements, objectives, and academic ambitions of each student.
As a top university preparatory and boarding high school, our six areas of study offer a comprehensive educational experience.
SIGNATURE CLASSES
Academic Writing and Research
Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence
Financial Knowledge
Entrepreneurship and Business Administration
HR and PR Management
Practical Mathematics and Statistics
Pharmacy Introduction
Medicine Introduction
International Law Introduction
SAT Prep and TOEFL Prep
SIGNATURE PROGRAMS
Company Internships
Volunteering
Sustainable Development and Green Production
AITA Pillars
Our school fosters meaningful relations between student and teachers. Encourages discursive and Socratic learning through open discussion and critical thinking, rather then traditional lecturing.
AITA graduates move on to college, the workplace, to their lives after AITA with the confidence, self-esteem, and tools they need not only to succeed in their work but to lead fulfilling, rewarding lives.
Career & College
Counseling
The College Advising Office empower students to take the lead in deciding where they’ll go after graduation, providing exceptional support, up-to-date resources, and expertise in the world of college admissions. We guide students as they consider a range of options for life after AITA, teach them how to put together a college application that reflects their beliefs and talents, and help them choose the path that suits them best.
Exclusive partnership with Via Academica and their mentors, allows us to offer to our students:
- Academic and professional orientation at the entrance, and at the end of each school year
- Advising on subjects and level required for successful college placement
- Detailed college program offer worldwide
- Exclusive partnerships with more than 150 universities and colleges from the US and Europe, with direct admission and scholarships
- Unique mentorship program for successful college placement
- Acces to Via Academica Alumni network of students abroad and their parents