An Overview of the University for Peace?

Introduction The University for Peace (UPEACE) is an international, graduate-only research university and intergovernmental organisation. The university was established as a treaty organisation by the United Nations General Assembly in 1980. Each year, the University for Peace selects approximately 200 students globally for a master’s programme (MA or MSc) related to the study of peace… Read More

What is a Military High School?

Introduction Military high schools are a type of high school that include military cadet education and so are a form of military academy. Outline They are found in several countries and offer a regular high school education but with an extra military training curriculum. For example, cadets must rise early and do physical training to… Read More

An Overview of the US Air Force Academy

Introduction The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) is a United States service academy in El Paso County, Colorado, immediately north of Colorado Springs. It educates cadets for service in the officer corps of the United States Air Force and United States Space Force. It is the youngest of the five service academies, having graduated… Read More

An Overview of the US Naval Academy

Introduction The United States Naval Academy (US Naval Academy, USNA, or Navy) is a federal service academy in Annapolis, Maryland. It was established on 10 October 1845 during the tenure of George Bancroft as Secretary of the Navy. The Naval Academy is the second oldest of the five US service academies and it educates midshipmen… Read More

An Overview of Hargrave Military Academy

Introduction Hargrave Military Academy (HMA) is a private, all-male, military boarding school located in the town of Chatham, Virginia. Hargrave is affiliated with the Baptist General Association of Virginia emphasizing Christian values that focuses on a college and military preparatory programme. The school serves boys from around the world for grade 7 through post-graduate (PG).… Read More

An Overview of the US Naval Academy Preparatory School

Introduction The Naval Academy Preparatory School or NAPS is the preparatory school for the United States Naval Academy. NAPS is located on Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island. The mission of the Naval Academy Preparatory School is “To enhance Midshipman Candidates’ moral, mental, and physical foundations to prepare them for success at the United States Naval… Read More

An Overview of Northwestern Preparatory School

Introduction Northwestern Preparatory School (NWPS) is a post-high school graduate preparatory school designed to prepare young men and women who aspire to attend United States federal service academies. It focuses on improving students’ standardised test taking skills through English, mathematics, science, and vocabulary study. Background Founded in 1915 in Mound, Minnesota. James Hoiby served as… Read More