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PA S A D E N A
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campuses,
1 fresh new
approach
EF ACADEMY DIFFERENCE:

Our Philosophy
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Our Academics
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All parents want their children to be happy and
successful. That’s what we want too. So, we started Our Campus life
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a new kind of school. It allowed us to take the best of
the past and fuse it with the best of the future. At its University Results
core is total immersion. We believe you learn more page 10

when you are right in the thick of it. We’ve redesigned

every aspect of the high school experience so that
learning is highly individualized, totally hands-on, and
in a global community of 60+ nationalities
— the EF Academy Difference.

EF is a pioneer of
immersion learning
EF Academy’s approach may be new,
but EF is certainly no start-up. We
were founded nearly 60 years ago with
the belief that a truly transformational
education starts with immersive, hands-
on learning. We’ve helped millions of
people learn languages, see new places,
experience new cultures, and build
new skills.

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New York
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Oxford
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EF ACADEMY DIFFERENCE:

Our Philosophy

is a be
to lea
A truly global school:
classmates from 60+ countries
Few other schools can match the “mini-UN” vibe of an EF Academy When you study marketing in IB Business
Management in Oxford, you’re asked to bring in
campus. Virtually every class, activity, and event becomes “global
fashion ads from your country. Together, you and
studies.” You’re constantly expanding your worldview with multiple your mulicultural classmates analyze differences
perspectives while sharing your own culture and traditions. of approach to messaging, design, sustainability
and cultural sensitivity.

Personalized education In New York, we offer the flexibility of taking

— one size never fits all select IB courses in subjects where you know
you’ll excel. If you’re passionate about the arts,
you can take Higher Level IB Visual Arts (Jessica
Every student is unique — that’s why every learning journey must
Eddis, who teaches this class, is a professional
be unique. We craft a custom pathway just for you, based on your artist who regularly exhibits her art in galleries
talents and strengths. We help you set personalized growth goals and venues in and around New York City)
with your advisors, then develop a plan for achieving them with while still taking your core subjects in math
courses and co-curricular activities you actually care about. and science.

Mastery of skills, not We’ve re-imagined Pasadena’s weekly calendar

memorization of facts
with fewer classes per day, so you have time
to focus on real-world challenges and perform
field study off-campus. In math class, you might
Here you learn how to think – the real secret to success. All your find yourself dropping a basketball off the roof
courses are designed around the skills and knowledge you will so you can calculate exactly how far it falls
need to flourish in adult life, not just facts and figures to pass the using quadratic equations, trigonometric ratios
next test. Because it’s not the knowledge itself that’s important. It’s and vectors.
all about how you use it.

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etter way
arn
My favorite thing about EF
Academy is the diversity
here. I have made so many
friends from all over the
world. We come together
and talk about global issues
and celebrations as part of
the EF Academy community.
This definitely helped me
express myself more and
become open-minded.
Yoonje from South Korea Class of 2023

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EF ACADEMY DIFFERENCE:

Our Academics

dirty w
world
Great teachers who are
experts in their field
Stephen Fleming has been bringing Science to
A great education starts with great teachers. Over 90% of our life in New York for 12 years by leading an annual
faculty members have advanced degrees. Our teachers share marine biology trip to Belize. Stephen also taught
their deep knowledge and real-world experience to inspire the in Poland and founded a nonprofit that brings
best in you. Many have led successful professional careers in their marine biology to underserved schools.
subject areas and offer first-hand insight into how it really works
on the ground.

Real-life learning
— way beyond textbooks With our signature Innovation & Impact
program in Pasadena, you will collaborate in a
The best way to learn is to roll up your sleeves and make your multicultural team to design a solution to meet
own discoveries — in and outside the classroom. We keep class a UN Sustainability Goal. One team recently
sizes small (13 students on average) so you focus on building tackled the sustainability of lithium-ion batteries,
first-hand skills and knowledge through group projects that bring performing chemistry experiments and making
key concepts to life. You also tackle real challenges and find real 3-D printing models.
solutions through field study and service learning.

Customized counseling: 4,000

universities, but only one you In Oxford, we helped a recent student follow
her dream of studying Law in the UK. We
Applying to university can be overwhelming. Our one-to-one advised her to focus her A-Levels on Business,
advising with a professional counselor helps you get into your Psychology, and Mathematics, join the Law
dream school. They work with you from your first year to choose Society, and attend a Model UN conference at
the right courses and co-curricular activities, then craft enrollment our New York campus. She got into all of her top-
applications that showcase your talents and skills to get into the three universities.
right university program to meet your goals in life.

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your hands
with real-
d challenges
I love my teachers. They
approach their subject with
passion and joy. There’s
always a dialogue and
our knowledge is put into
practice. It’s not only a
scholastic relationship, but
we are also all a kind of
family. There is respect,
but there is no fear.
Vittoria from Italy Class of 2023

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EF ACADEMY DIFFERENCE:

Our Campus Life

every
at any
Deeply immersive campuses
in unbeatable locations
Our new campus in Pasadena sets the standard
All three of our campuses boast access to world-class cultural for 21st century learning: cutting-edge science
centers yet offer the comfort and safety of a welcoming residential and design labs, creative studios for art, dance
community. All are designed with immersion learning in mind. and music, a fully equipped fitness center and
Wherever you choose to study, count on tech-equipped academic pool, and facilities for team sports like soccer,
facilities, spaces for creativity and collaboration, an impressive basketball, and beach volleyball.
range of leisure facilities, and full-service student residences.

Daily mentorship and

24/7 support Your advisory group sessions are far more than
House parents, advisors and teachers work as one team to look just daily check-ins. In Oxford, you discuss a full
after your well-being and success. You join an advisory group that range of health and well-being “life hacks” —
from personal finance and positive relationships
meets multiple times per week throughout the year and also get the
to stress management and social media best
additional support of professional well-being counselors. This helps practices.
you flourish at all levels: academically, socially and personally.

Where you can be you:

your home away from home In New York, you will be matched with
roommates from different countries. Together,
Our welcoming campus community allows you to come as you are you find common ground by sharing your
and become who you want to be. Together, we create an inclusive cultures. The diversity of your dorm isn’t just
about passports, but also about personal
environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging. Sharing
expression. It’s impossible to feel alone because
everyday life – studying, eating, rooming, exploring, hanging out – you’ll always find someone to connect with!
is a priceless life-preparing experience.

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ywhere and
ytime

The very fact of living on

campus has helped me
so much in gaining a new
appreciation of the resources
around me. I have constant
support from teachers
and staff members. Many
of my IB teachers were
available to sit down with
me after school and even
on weekends at the library
to help.
Ada from Norway Class of 2023

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University
Results
Yes, EF Academy students secure spots at the world’s top
universities. The vast majority get into their dream school,
and our immersive approach also ensures they graduate
with the key knowledge and skills necessary for a successful
career and a happy life.

Top 100 in the world

Offers received from 45% of the world’s top 100 universities

Top 50 in the US
Offers received from 28 out of the US’s top 50 universities

Top 20 in the UK
Offers received from 20 out of the UK’s top 20 universities

92%
Successful placement in the student’s first or second-choice university​

99%
Successful university placement upon graduation​

More university placement and results

The results above reflect the past six years at our
New York and Oxford campuses; Pasadena has
not yet had a graduating class.

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In the last three years, our students have gone to the following universities:

USA UK Worldwide

Abertay University New York University Birmingham City University Bocconi University
American University Northeastern University Brunel University London Copenhagen Business School
Arizona State University The Ohio State University Cardiff Metropolitan University Dongguk University
Auburn University Orange Coast College Cardiff University EADA Business School
Baruch College – City University of New York Otis College of Art and Design City, University of London EBS University
Baylor University Pace University Coventry University Ecole Hotelier Lausanne
Bentley University Parsons School of Design – Goldsmiths, University of London EDEM – Escuela de Empresarios
Berkeley College New York City The New School Hult Business School EDHEC Business School
Berklee College of Music Pennsylvania State University – Harrisburg International School of Creative Arts EHL
Binghamton University – State University Pennsylvania State University – Keele University Erasmus University Rotterdam
of New York University Park
King's College London ESCP Business School
Boston Architectural College Pratt Institute – Main
Kingston University Escuela Universitaria de Diseño,
Boston College Purdue University Innovacion y Tecnología
Loughborough University
Boston University Rhode Island School of Art & Design European University of Madrid
Manchester Metropolitan
Brandeis University Rochester Institute of Technology Francisco de Vitoria University
New College of the Humanities
Brooklyn College – City University of New Rutgers University – New Brunswick Glion Institute of Higher Education
Nottingham Trent University
York San Francisco Conservatory of Music Hanze University
Oxford Brookes University
California Institute of the Arts San Francisco State University Hosei University
Queen Mary University of London
California State University – Fullerton Sarah Lawrence College Hotel Institute Montreux
Regent's University London
California State University – Los Angeles Savannah College of Art and Design IE University
Richmond, The American International
California State University – Monterey Bay School of the Art Institute of Chicago University in London Institut Culinaire de France
California State University – San Marcos School of Visual Arts Royal Holloway, University of London Istituto Marangoni
Carleton College Seton Hall University Solent University Southampton James Cook University
Champlain College St Francis College UCFB Manchester John Cabot University – Rome
Chapman University St. John's University University College London Le Cordon Bleu -Shanghai
Clark University Stevens Institute of Technology University of Aberdeen Les Roches International School of Hotel
Colgate University Stony Brook University – State University University of Bath Management – Marbella
College of Saint Rose of New York LUISS Guido Carli
University of Birmingham
Colorado School of Mines Suffolk University Maastricht University
University of Brighton
Columbia College Chicago Syracuse University McGill University
University of Central Lancashire
Cooper Union for the Advancement The New School National Taiwan University of Arts
University of Essex
of Science & Art Tufts University Nebrija University
University of Greenwich
Cornell University Tulane University Ontario College of Art and Design
University of Leeds
Dallas College Union College Politecnico di Milano
University of Leicester
DePaul University University at Buffalo – Shibaura Institute of Technology
State University of New York University of Liverpool
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – SUNY Korea
Daytona Beach University of Arizona University of Oxford
University of Sheffield Tecnológico de Monterrey
Emory University University of California – Berkeley
University of Southampton Tecnológico de Monterrey, Santa Fe Campus
Everett Community College University of California – Davis
University of Sussex Temple University Japan
Fashion Institute of Technology University of California – Irvine
University of the Arts, London United International Business Schools –
Florida International University University of California – Los Angeles Zurich
Foothill College University of California – Riverside University of the West of England –
UWE Bristol Universidad Anahuac
Fordham University University of California – San Diego Universidad Panamericana
University of West London
Franklin & Marshall College University of California – Santa Cruz University College Utrecht
University of Westminster
George Mason University University of Central Florida University of Amsterdam
George Washington University University of Connecticut University of Bologna
Gonzaga University University of Florida University of Groningen
Goucher College University of Georgia University of New York in Prague
Hilbert College University of Guelph The University of New South Wales
Howard University University of Hawaii at Manoa University of Queensland
Indiana University Bloomington University of Illinois at Chicago University of Toronto
Iona College University of Illinois at Urbana – University of Warsaw
Iowa State University Champaign
University of Waterloo
Iowa Western Community College University of Kansas
Utrecht University
Keiser University University of Massachusetts – Amherst
Vin University (Vietnam)
Kenyon College University of Massachusetts – Dartmouth
Warsaw Medical University
Lehigh University University of Michigan – Ann Arbor
Lewis & Clark College University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
LIM College University of Missouri
Long Island University University of North Dakota
Loyola Marymount University University of San Francisco
Loyola University Chicago University of South Carolina
Lynn University University of Southern California
University of Utah
Manhattan College
University of Vermont
Notable rankings
Maryland Institute College of Art
Massachusetts College of Art and Design University of Washington Top 20 UK Universities (US News)
University of Wisconsin – Madison
Mercy College
Vanderbilt University
Top 100 US National Universities (US News)
Merrimack College
Miami Dade College Virginia Tech Top 50 US Liberal Arts Colleges (US News)
Wake Forest University
Miami University – Ohio Top 10% of Worldwide Universities (QS)
Michigan State University Wentworth Institute of Technology
Michigan Technological University William Rainey Harper College  Top 30 Worldwide Arts & Performance
Missouri State University Woodbury University and Notable Universities (QS)
Monroe College Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Musicians Institute – Los Angeles

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 Academic programs
∙ US High School Diploma
(+ AP Courses, Advanced Study
Courses)
∙ Innovation & Impact Program
∙ One-to-one university advising

Sports & Clubs

∙ Team sports: Basketball, soccer,
volleyball, badminton, cross-country
running
∙ Fitness: Running, hiking, skiing, yoga,
lifting, cross-training
∙ Clubs: Art & Design, Astronomy,
Business & Finance, Cooking,
Cinematography, Model UN, Music,
Outdoor Adventure, Robotics, STEAM,
Student Council, Student Newspaper,
Theater, Yearbook

Events & Activities

∙ Events: Winter Formal, Arts Night,
Culture Fair, Wellness Fair, Prom
∙ Activities: Movie night in the pool,
s’mores making, dorm lounge karaoke,

Live the
holiday cookie decorating
∙ Excursions: Old Town Pasadena,
Disneyland, Santa Monica Pier,
Hollywood Sign, Big Bear ski trip

California
dream
Pasadena campus
My most memorable moments
Sunny, Southern California equipped academic facilities and include holding a speech at
collaboration spaces, cutting-edge
Pasadena is a peaceful, palm-fringed the official opening ceremony
residential community. Our campus is science and design labs, and light-filled
creative studios. After class, exceptional for my school and creating
ideally located between sandy beaches connections and relationships
and snow-capped mountains just a onsite recreational facilities include a
30-minute drive from all the attractions fitness center, pool, as well as a soccer with new and wonderful
of downtown Los Angeles. It’s easy pitch and gym for your favorite team people from all over the
to make Southern California your sports. world. I am truly excited
classroom as you explore its natural about spending more time
wonders, respected universities, arts and Signature immersion program
here in beautiful Pasadena
science museums, and world-famous In our Innovation & Impact program,
you use all the skills you’re learning in
and California.
entertainment industry.
your other subjects each year to solve Olivia from Norway Grade 12
Equipped to the highest standard real-world problems with real solutions
Our new campus sets the standard for by collaborating in a multicultural team to
immersive learning, featuring tech- meet one of the UN Sustainability Goals.

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 Academic programs
∙ US High School Diploma
(+ AP Courses, EF Academy
Preparation Program)
∙ IB Diploma Programme & IB
Certificates
∙ One-to-one university advising

Sports & Clubs

∙ Varsity sports: Soccer, volleyball,
basketball, cross-county running,
tennis, cheerleading.
∙ Intramural sports: soccer, volleyball,
basketball
∙ Fitness: Running, lifting, cross-training,
yoga, skiing, hiking, biking, dancing
∙ Clubs: National Honor Society, Model
UN, Outdoor Leadership, Ambassador
Program, Student Council, Business,
Robotics, Yearbook, Art, Drama,
EFATV, Literary Magazine

Events & Activities

∙ Events: Culture Fair, Prom, Academy
Rocks concert, Spring Fling, Sports

Discover
Extravaganza, Earth Day, Arts Night,
film festivals, drama productions
∙ Activities: On-campus TEDx talks,
student vs staff sports, karaoke,
smores’ and bonfires, outdoor dance

America’s
parties, painting by the pond, training
service dog puppies
∙ Excursions: Plaza Hotel, Metropolitan
Museum, Bear Mountain hiking, ski
trip to Vermont, DNA Learning Center,
pro soccer and basketball games

most iconic
city
New York campus
My favorite part of EF
Steeped in US history and culture music room. For your well-being, there’s a Academy is the diversity. I love
Our tranquil campus in the quiet fitness center, gymnasium, tennis courts
hearing about other people’s
suburban town of Thornwood is a little and soccer pitch as well as mountain-
over an hour from New York City. First- biking and running trails – all on campus. countries and values. It is
rate academic and residential facilities so incredibly special to be
are surrounded by woodlands and Mastering critical thinking part of such a diverse and
ponds teeming with wildlife. Experiential Choose to follow the IB or US High interconnected community.
learning opportunities abound with School Diploma program — or It absolutely taught me so
frequent class trips to New York’s historic combine the best of both! Either way, much about the world.
sights, museums, art galleries and you’ll participate in our “Learning and
universities. Knowledge Program” course which Abigail from the US Grade 12
offers a progressive syllabus over all four
Exceptional campus amenities years to develop key life skills like critical
Academic facilities include tech- thinking and problem-solving.
enhanced classrooms as well as fully
equipped science labs, art studios and

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 Academic programs
∙ A-Level program
∙ IB Diploma Programme
∙ One-to-one university advising

Sports & Clubs

∙ Sports clubs: Tennis, rock-climbing,
running, football, volleyball, hip hop,
badminton, cycling
∙ Clubs: Economics and Business,
Model UN, Debate, Yarn, STEAM,
Theater, Music, The Arts, Student
Council, Leadership, Ambassador
Program, Volunteering, Italian Culture,
Polyglot, Mahjong, Drama, Book, Law,
Duke of Edinburgh, Self Care

Events & Activities

∙ Events: Culture Fair, Ted-ED Student
Talks, Science Fair, Lunar New Year,
student art show, short story contest
∙ Activities: Hot chocolate nights, taco
nights, paintball, punting, ice skating
∙ Excursions: London, Oxford, Blenheim
Palace, Cadbury’s World, go-karting,

Study in
theatre trips, Begbroke Science Park,
Natural History and science museums,
British Museum, Brighton, Harry
Potter World, Oxford Literary Festival,
Cambridge, Bear Grylls adventure park

the academic
heart of
the UK
Oxford campus I think my favorite part of our
Centrally located campus science labs as well as studios for art and school is that we all come
EF Academy Oxford embraces the awe- music. During the evenings, students get from different countries, we
inspiring atmosphere of England’s oldest together at Cotuit Hall to enjoy movie have different cultures, and
university city. You’ll feel immediately nights or make pizza in the outdoor that makes us open minded
brick oven.
at home at our leafy campus on people. That’s something that
Pullens Lane, where historic Cotuit Hall a lot of people don’t have
will become your social hub. Students Personalized learning with impact
Choose the right educational pathway for
access to.
enjoy access to the library and sports
facilities of Oxford Brookes University as your future. We offer both the IB Diploma Jimena from Spain Year 2
well as regular opportunities to attend and the A-Level programmes. Either way,
lectures at Oxford University. you’ll get the chance to participate in IB’s
Creativity, Activity and Service program
Designed for active learning and collaborate in multicultural teams on
The focus is on real-life learning, thanks projects that make a positive difference
to tech-equipped classrooms, new to the lives of others.

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Choose the
right program
for you
Each of our campuses offers a range of program options
to personalize your own pathway through the school
experience — all with the help of a dedicated Advisor
and University Counselor.
Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

Pasadena US High School Diploma

AP Courses

New York US High School Diploma

IB Diploma
AP Courses
EF Academy Preparation Program

Oxford A-Levels

IB Diploma

US High School Diploma IB Diploma Programme

The US High School Diploma program provides The International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma EF Academy
university preparation in mathematics, science, Programme (DP) curriculum develops critical Preparation Program
history, English, world languages, the arts, and thinking, active participation and research- and
physical education. You work closely with your writing skills to prepare you for universities Gain the necessary academic
University & Academic Counselor to customize a worldwide and a globally interconnected world English skills to start your high school
personalized pathway to graduation based on your beyond. You follow six subjects and three core experience with confidence. Available
goals. On successful completion, graduates are requirements in languages, social studies, science, at our New York campus, our EF
awarded a US High School Diploma and earn a mathematics and the arts, all taught by qualified Academy Preparation Program is
transcript of high school credits necessary to apply IB Diploma instructors, and graduate with the ideal for non-native speakers who do
to most universities around the world. globally respected International Baccalaureate® not yet meet the English language
(IB) Diploma. requirement (see efacademy.org/
admissions). Follow a uniquely
designed, accelerated curriculum that
A-Level Program AP Courses provides subject-specific content and
proficiency skills in reading, writing,
The A-Level program is perfect for students Advanced Placement (AP) courses are recognized
speaking and listening.
who wish to prepare for university in Great worldwide for their academic rigor and are often
Britain — and the qualifications you earn are a requirement for admission to top universities.
also internationally recognized. Choose any They introduce high school students to first-year
combination of three or four subjects that align college content in a broad array of subjects. High
with your target university and career goals. performance on AP exams can frequently earn
Co-curricular activities, exam preparation and students college credits and some universities
university advising sessions help increase your outside of the US require a particular set of AP
chances of entering your dream university. courses and exams as part of their admission
requirements.

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 Learn more
∙ Residential options
∙ Dates and program fees
∙ How to apply
∙ About EF Academy

Let’s talk!
Though your grades and test scores are important,
it’s essential for us to get to know you as a person,
including your strengths, talents and goals in life.

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Immersive education designed to
ignite curiosity, growth and well-being
– the building blocks of a happy and
successful life.

Pasadena Campus @efacademylife

1505 E Howard St,
Pasadena youtube.com/efacademy
California 91104, USA
T: +1 626 507 9223 facebook.com/efacademy

New York Campus efacademy.org/blog

582 Columbus Avenue
Thornwood linkedin.com/school/efacademy
New York 10594, USA
T: +1 914 495 6056

Oxford Campus
Cotuit Hall, Pullens Ln.,
Oxford OX3 0DA
United Kingdom
T: +44 1865 759667

Accreditations and Memberships

EF Academy New York and Pasadena are fully EF Academy New York and Oxford are IB World EF Academy New York is a Member
accredited by the Middle States Association Schools, offering the IB Diploma Programme. of the Council of International Schools.
of Colleges and Schools.

EF Academy New York is recognized by EF Academy Oxford is proud to offer

the New York State Education Department. the Duke of Edinburgh Award.