At EF Academy boarding schools in Pasadena and New York, completing coursework earns students a high school diploma with AP course options. In New York, students may choose to pursue the IB Diploma; IB courses are available regardless of the chosen diploma. Pasadena offers our unique Innovation and Impact Program. In Oxford, students can pursue the IB Diploma or A-Levels.
School life at boarding school
Our welcoming campus community empowers you to come as you are and become who you want to be. Together, we create an inclusive environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging. Sharing everyday life—studying, eating, rooming, exploring, hanging out—is a priceless life-preparing experience. Student life continues long after classes are over for the day. Students can join a rich co-curricular program of after-school activities. These include clubs, intramural sports, excursions, and events organized by our activities team. Exploring a mutual interest is the easiest way to make friends quickly.
Teaching at EF Academy
All teaching at EF Academy is done in English, with the exception of the IB Diploma Language A courses. Studying at our international high schools strongly promotes total fluency in English because you not only speak this global language in class, but you also use it during social activities. Immersing yourself in the language and the culture that goes with it will help you score higher on English proficiency exams like the IELTS or TOEFL.
