EF Academy New York

5.00 (2 reviews)

Tel: 9144956028

582 Columbus Avenue
Thornwood, NY 10594

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.

Review Description
EF Academy New York Alumni #1
Class of 2018
9/5/2018
EF academy
School formed "pathway manager" group particularly to deal with international student's everyday concerns. This gave me so much help because I was so not used to western life but my pathway manager was exceptionally patient. . .
EF Academy New York Alumni #2
Class of 1980
9/5/2018
EF Academy
The proportion of international students in our school. Only a few are native Americans, the rest of us are all come from different countries all around the world which can make me meet new friends. . .

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Definition of Terms 2018 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	1909
Campus Size	100 acres	105 acres

Saturday Classes	No	No
Classroom Dress Code	Casual	Casual
Average Class Size	17 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 Cost	$5,900 (Summer program at EF Academy is specifically for international students who need prep on either SAT, ACT, TOEFL or pre-IB)
Summer Program Details	Link to Summer Program Details

Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students)	$44,250 (upgrades to twin and single rooms also available)	$54,500
Yearly Tuition (Day Students)	$29,250 (Day students welcome to join weekend activities)	$30,250
Merit Scholarships Offered	Yes	No

Application Deadline	Jan. 15	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 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

# Interscholastic Sports Offered	8	15
Sports	Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball

Total Extracurricular Organizations	40	24
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)
	Link to Matriculation Data

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.

Lights, labs, studios & trails

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.

Vibrant student life

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.

Explore the US university scene

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.
School accreditations: International Baccalaureate, Cambridge International, New York State