449 Thames Street
Newport, RI 02840

Located in Rhode Island, the International Yacht Restoration School is unique educational institution that's devoted to teaching students both the historical and practical aspects of yachts. Students will learn everything from yacht building, restoration, and maintenance, to the history and art of yachts.

Towards this end, the International Yacht Restoration School boasts certificate and continuing education programs. While the certificate program in marine systems requires one year of study, the boatbuilding and restoration certificate program is two years long. The continuing educations courses, meanwhile, provide fast training designed to get students skills in specific areas that employers look for, e.g. coatings application, woodworking, and system installation.

International Yacht Restoration School students may qualify for financial aid from a number of sources, including: the Federal Pell Grant Program, Sallie Mae Career Training Loans, Rhode Island Family Education Loan Program, and the Direct Federal Stafford Loan Program.

Quick Facts:

The International Yacht Restoration School has been accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of technology (ACCSCT).

Students who wish to apply to this Rhode Island School must submit either their most recent college or high school transcript, or their GED score. Students will then meet with the program director for an interview.

In the past, students of the International Yacht Restoration School have been as young as 18 or as old as 60. While some students enroll immediately after high school, others opt for this Rhode Island school after decades spent in other occupations and industries.

This Rhode Island school's campus is situated on a two-and-a-half acre waterfront site, with courses held in Restoration Hall.

The Newport area of Rhode Island is known for its marine industry and history of boating.

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