EF Academy New York
- Surrounded by 100 acres of landscaped grounds, EF Academy New York offers students a vast variety of academic activities to take part in and plenty of space for them to pursue their passions.
- Experience and American high school education in an international setting that will inspire, transform and empower you.
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- EF Academy New York Core requirements for full IB diploma and university preparation process are constantly supervised and reminded by teachers. Well-facilitated campus that creates a comfortable learning and living environment includes gym, lounges, studio dance, library and cafeteria. . .
- EF Academy New York EF Academy, in general, is a great boarding school. Here, I have friends from all over the world who come from more than 60 different countries. Our school has a great location. It is surrounded. . .
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- Category Attribute
- Diversity High percentage of international students
- Faculty Education High percent faculty with advanced degrees
- Offering Breadth Most extracurriculars offered
| Definition of Terms | 2019 School Data | EF Academy New York | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 9-12 | 5-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 2007 | 1910 |
| Campus Size | 100 acres | 105 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 650 students | 313 students |
| % Students of Color | 40% | 23% |
| % International Students | 94% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 98% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 1200 | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 13 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:7 | 1:7 |
| Number of IB Courses Offered | 60 | - |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 90% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details | |
Finances
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $58,500 (upgrades to twin and single rooms also available) | $56,875 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $39,000 (Day students welcome to join weekend activities) | $30,150 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | Mar. 1 | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | No | No |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Director of Admissions | Jason M. Kirschner Lauren Blankstein | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | n/a | 18 |
| Courses | IB Biology SL/HL, IB Business and Management SL/HL, IB Chemistry SL/HL, IB Chinese A Literature SL/HL, IB Computer Science SL, IB Core: CAS, EE & TOK, IB Economics SL/HL, IB English A: Language and Literature SL/HL, IB English A: Literature SL/HL, IB English B SL/HL, IB Environmental Systems and Societies SL, IB French ab Initio SL, IB French B SL/HL, IB Further Mathematics HL, IB Geography SL, IB German A: Literature SL/HL, IB German ab Initio SL, IB History SL/HL, IB Korean A: Literature SL/HL, IB Mandarin ab Initio SL, IB Mathematical Studies SL, IB Mathematics SL/HL, IB Music SL/HL, IB Norwegian A: Literature SL/HL, IB Physics SL/HL, IB Portuguese A: Literature SL/HL, IB Psychology SL, IB Russian A: Literature SL/HL, IB Self-taught A Literature SL, IB Spanish A: Literature SL/HL, IB Spanish ab Initio SL, IB Spanish B SL/HL, IB Sports, Health & Exercise SL, IB Thai A: Literature SL/HL, IB Theatre SL/HL, IB Vietnamese A: Literature SL/HL, IB Visual Arts SL/HL | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 8 | 16 |
| Sports | Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 74 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: Amnesty International Club, Anime Club, Archaeology Club, Art Club, Art Portfolio Prep Club, Arts and Puzzle Club, Chess Club, Chinese Language and Culture Club, Coding Club, Comedy Improv Club, Community Service Club, Computer Science Club, Conversation and Current Events Club, Cooking Club, Creative Writing Club, Culture and Language Exchange, Debate Club, Drama Club, EFA Talks, Electronics Club, Entrepreneurship Club, Environment Club, Film Making Club, Gardening Club, Gay Straight Alliance, Girls Who Code, Glee Club, Healthy Living Club, Lego Club, Literary Magazine, Lunar New Year Club, Mahjong Club, Math Club, Mind and Body Club, Model United Nations, Multicultural Club, National Honors Society, Orchestra/Music Ensembles, Outdoor Leadership Club, Peer Tutoring, Philanthropy Club, Photography Club, Physics Club, Pride Not Prejudice Club, Psychology Tutoring and Peer Tutoring Club, Puzzle Game Club, Recycling Club, Russian Club, SAT Prep Club, Science Fair Club, Soap Club, Soap Making Club, Soapmaking Club, Social Media Club, Spanish Club, STEAM (Engineering) Club, Stock Market Club, Student Council, Sudoku and Logic Puzzle Club, Survivalist Club, Video Game Club, Watercoloring, Web and App Design, Yearbook Club, Yoga Club Arts and Music Programs: Bass Guitar Lessons, DJ Club, Guitar Lessons, Rock Band Recreational Athletic Programs: Climbing Club, Equestrian Club, Latin Dance, Ski Club, Table Tennis Club | |
College Matriculation
| Year: | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes
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Easy access to nature and the city
- EF Academy New York is tucked in the quiet suburban town of Thornwood and it is characterized by the many pathways, trails and woodland that surround its academic and residence buildings. Just down the hill from the school is Rose Hill Shopping Center, a small plaza with restaurants and shops. New York City and the famous island of Manhattan are less than an half hour away. Here you will have plenty of opportunities to make America's most cultural city your classroom- class trips to museums, plays and Wall Street promote experienced-based learning, which will allow you to truly immerse yourself in the subject material you are studying.
- A four-year high school experience at EF Academy New York includes, IGCSE, US high school diploma and IB classes where you will engage in lessons and interact with your classmates in inspiring, spacious classrooms. Theater students step into the spotlight in our beautiful auditorium where full-length plays are staged annually. Science labs equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and welcoming art studios not only enrich your classes, they also host science and art clubs after school and are available for you to use for independent study. Complete your school day with a bit of physical activity in our fully-equipped gym, dance studio or basketball courts, or get some fresh air by going on a walk, run or bike ride around eight kilometers of off-road trails on campus using one of the school's own mountain bikes.
- At EF Academy New York, you will have over 40 clubs and seven varsity sports to choose from, plus opportunities to create your own. There will always be something taking place on campus, but some activities will take you beyond our school for an exciting adventure. Activities take place after school and on the weekends and range from organized trips to Manhattan and academic competitions, to basketball league championships and Model UN conferences.
- The New York Area is host to dozens of America`s most respected universities, whether that's NYU in famed Greenwich Village or Ivy League Columbia University. Many students take pre-college courses at these universities during the school year. Our school in Thornwood is an ideal setting in which to prepare for university enrollment in New York State, Philadelphia, Boston or anywhere else on the East Coast of the US and beyond. During the school year, representatives from 150 universities visit our campus to speak with our students.
- EF Academy New York accreditations: International Baccalaureate, Cambridge International, New York State
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