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International boarding schools
Have you long dreamed of going to an international boarding school? EF Academy gives you the opportunity to attend a private high school, where we specialize in preparing students for higher education. We offer boarding schools in England (Oxford) and in the US (New York and Pasadena). Get in touch with us and Enter your first choice for higher studies with help of EF.
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International environment
At an EF boarding school you'll be part of an international environment and make friends from all over the world. Take the International Baccalaureate (IB) in Oxford for example, there you'll meet fellow students from over 40 different countries. We customize our programs so that students reach a high academic level. Our former students can point to great results and have been offered study places at some of the world's best universities, such as Harvard University, University College London (UCL) and the University of Cambridge.
Why EF Academy?
Attending a boarding school is of course not only academically rewarding, we value well-being at least as much, and do our very best to ensure that you're in the best possible environment to thrive both personally and academically. EF provides life-changing education for global citizens, and with 50 years of experience to refer to, you can count on us to provide you with high-quality educational programs.
Frequently asked questions
What is a boarding school?
A boarding school is an institution where students within the campus where they also attend school. An international boarding school, in particular, is a type of boarding school that welcomes students from different countries. This provides students with a rounded exposure to an international environment in their youth, from which they benefit greatly while growing and receiving their school education. Additionally, international boarding schools are renowned for offering high-quality curriculums and helping students gaining international high school degrees recognized by universities and organizations around the world.
What are the benefits of attending an international boarding school?
Unlike other schools and general boarding schools, international boarding schools offer a welcoming and supportive environment where students can grow and thrive while gaining knowledge and confidence about themselves and the world around them.
While studying in an international boarding school students can:
- become confident, independent, and self-reliant
- gain international experience talking with students and teachers from all over the world
- obtain a diploma recognized in university institutions all over the world
- prepare for an international future
- master a foreign language
What age can I go to boarding school?
Each boarding school has different minimum age depending on the type of program offered. EF international boarding schools welcome students from 13 years old to 18 years old as they offer high school curriculums.
Why choosing to attend high school in a boarding school?
A boarding school is a valid choice for different reasons, even more so if it is an international boarding school. Some of the benefits of attending one of the EF boarding schools are:
- customized curriculum
- challenging courses for those who want to upgrade their education
- support from teachers and staff for students with special needs
- international environment
- targeted university preparation
- choice of curriculum depending on the type of diploma you would like to achieve
Where are the EF international boarding school?
EF boarding schools are in the United States and in the United Kingdom. Specifically you can choose among:
What kind of degree can I get at an international boarding school?
EF boarding schools allow you to prepare for international degrees, which are generally required by universities around the world. You can choose from:
A-Level, a typical English diploma that is obtained after two years of preparation at the end of high school, and is based on the study of 3 preparatory subjects for the faculty that you want to follow at university. This is a diploma you can gain attending our international boarding schools in the United Kingdom.
International Baccalaureate® Diploma, also known as IB Diploma, is an internationally recognized diploma, ideal for all students who want to study both analytical and creative subjects. Students can gain this diploma in all EF boarding schools.
US High School Diploma, the typical American diploma that offers ideal preparation for students interested in gaining access to universities in America. It is a flexible program that allows students to customize their curriculum based on their academic interests and goals. This curriculum is available in the international boarding school in the United States, in particular in New York and in Pasadena.
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