EF Academy New York

582 Columbus Avenue
Thornwood, NY 10594

Tel: 9144956028

EF Academy's mission is to provide a superior education, preparation for university, and a future that knows no borders.
Located on our 98-acre woodland campus in Thornwood, New York, our school is home to over 700 students from 80 different countries around the world all while being a 45-minute train ride to New York City. As an official IB World School, EF Academy is accredited to grant not only the New York State Diploma, but also the world-renowned International Baccalaureate Diploma, providing our students with an opportunity to experience a rigorous and progressive academic track in addition to a unique student life and an impressive array of clubs.
Among friends and faculty from the US and around the world, EF Academy International Boarding School aims to prepare students not only for future educational success, but also to create true global citizens through critical learning and unparalleled intercultural immersion.
EF Academy also offers an unprecedented global campus rotation option among its other locations: Oxford, England; and Torbay, England.

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Definition of Terms 2017 School Data	EF Academy New York	Boarding School Avg.
School Focus	College Prep	College Preparatory
Grades Offered	9-12	7-12
School Type	Co-ed	Co-ed
Religious Affiliation	Non-denominational	Non-denominational
Year Founded	2007	1910
Campus Size	100 acres	110 acres

Saturday Classes	No	No
Classroom Dress Code	Casual (No tank tops, no flip flops, no ripped jeans, no hats, no references to drugs/tobacco/alcohol/violence, all clothing must be of appropriate length.)	Casual
Average Class Size	17 students	12 *National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:8	1:7
Number of IB Courses Offered	34	-
ESL Courses Offered	Yes	Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree	90%	70%
Summer Program Offered	Yes	Yes
Summer Program Cost	$5,900 (Summer program at EF Academy is specifically for international students who need prep on either SAT, ACT, TOEFL or pre-IB)

Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students)	$47,700 (upgrades to twin and single rooms also available)	$53,300
Yearly Tuition (Day Students)	$37,000 (Day students welcome to join weekend activities)	$28,560
Merit Scholarships Offered	Yes	No

Application Deadline	Jan. 15 / Mar. 1 / rolling	Jan. 15
Accepts Standardized Application	No	No
SSAT Required	No	Yes
Director of Admissions	Jason M. Kirschner Lauren Blankstein
Associate Director of Admissions	Danielle Schwartz

List of Courses Offered

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered	n/a	17
Courses	IB Biology SL/HL, IB Business SL/HL, IB Chemistry SL/HL, IB Chinese A Literature HL, IB Chinese AB Initio SL, IB Chinese B HL, IB Computer Sciences SL, IB Economics SL/HL, IB English B HL/SL, IB English Language and Literature HL, IB English Literature HL, IB Environmental Systems SL, IB French AB Initio SL, IB French B HL, IB Geography SL, IB German A Literature HL, IB German AB Initio SL, IB History HL/SL, IB Korean A Literature HL, IB Math SL/HL, IB Math Studies SL, IB Music SL/HL, IB Norwegian A Literature HL, IB Physics SL/HL, IB Portuguese A Literature HL, IB Psychology SL, IB Russian A Language and Literature HL, IB Russian A Literature HL, IB Russian AB Initio SL, IB Self-taught A Literature SL, IB Spanish A Literature HL, IB Spanish AB Initio SL, IB Spanish B HL, IB Thai A Literature HL, IB Theatre SL/HL, IB Vietnamese A Literature HL, IB Visual Arts SL/HL, Physics SL/HL

# Interscholastic Sports Offered	8	14
Sports	Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball

Total Extracurricular Organizations	40	23
Extracurriculars	Club or Organization: 3D Design and Print, Archaeology Club, Art Club, Art Portfolio Prep Club, Chess Club, Coding Club, Comedy Improv Club, Community Service Club, Creative Writing Club, Culture and Language Exchange, Drama Club, Electronics Club, Film Lovers Club, Gardening Club, Gay Straight Alliance, Glee Club, Healthy Living Club, Literary Magazine, Lunar New Year Club, Math Club, Mind and Body Club, Model United Nations, National Honors Society, Orchestra/Music Ensembles, Outdoor Leadership Club, Photography Club, Physics Club, Psychology Tutoring and Peer Tutoring Club, Puzzle Game Club, Rockband, Soap Club, Social Media Club, STEAM (Engineering) Club, Stock Market Club, Student Council, Watercoloring, Web and App Design, Yoga Club Recreational Athletic Programs: Equestrian Club, Girls Workout Clu

Year:	10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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Local Goes Global: Our students come from more than 80 countries, including the United States, while our faculty represents over 40 countries. This unique atmosphere provides students with an advantageous experience, one that enhances their worldview in addition to their resume. We emphasize areas of study such as languages, cross-cultural communication, sciences and world history; all of which are increasingly in demand in the global marketplace.

Safe, Peaceful, Scenic Campus: Our private and secure 98-acre campus is located in in the forested town of Thornwood, New York. Boasting modern facilities; including science labs, theaters, interactive classrooms, a library, a fitness center, tennis courts, full boarding accommodations and more, our campus serves as a comfortable and productive home away from home for our students. New York City, a center of culture and learning, is a 45-minute train ride away, and the train station is less than two miles from campus (5-10 minutes by local bus or taxi).

IB Advantage: According to the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), students who participate in IB Programs are more than twice as likely to be accepted into the Top 50 universities in the United States. With over 30 IB course offerings, EF Academy is proud to be an IB World School. Students in EF Academy programs have earned places at top universities including: Oxford, Cambridge, University of Michigan, Columbia, University of Southern California, Columbia, St. Andrew's, NYU, UCLA, Williams College, Johns Hopkins University, University of Virgina, and UC Berkeley.

Worldwide Leader in Education: EF Academy is a division of EF Education First, a global leader in the field of international education. Founded in 1965, EF Education First is the largest private educational organization in the world. EF`s Hult International Business School is ranked among the Financial Times` top 100 business schools. EF is also well known for its study abroad and language programs; where it has cared for and educated thousands of young people for over 50 years.

School Accreditations: IB World School, The University of the State of New York Education Department: Certificate of High School Registration, GIBS, ACCET, AAIEP, University of Cambridge International Testing Centre.
School accreditations: IB World school, The University of the State of New York Education Department: Certificate of High School Registration, GIBS, ACCET, AAIEP, University of Cambridge International Testing Centre