EF Academy Pasadena

1539 E Howard St.
Pasadena, CA 91104

EF Academy Pasadena Photo #1 - EF Academy is an international high school welcoming day and boarding students from over 60 nationalities. At this sunny Pasadena, California campus, students have the opportunity to become global changemakers and participate in EF Academy's signature Global Leadership Program.

EF Academy Pasadena Photo #2 - Soak up the California sunshine under palm tree-lined streets.

EF Academy Pasadena Photo #4 - Our athletics and performing arts center will host intramurals, varsity sports competitions, concerts, theatrical performances and more.

EF Academy Pasadena Photo #5 - Our Pasadena campus will house our international students in charming residences. This residential community will have both single and shared rooms for up to three students.

EF Academy Pasadena Photo #6 - Just outside Los Angeles, Pasadena is a prime location to study, with the nearby mountains, city and beach all accessible in under 45 minutes.

EF Academy Pasadena Photo #7 - Our academic buildings house a full assortment of classrooms, from STEM and Biology to History and Art/Music studios.

EF Academy Pasadena Photo #8 - Built on two floors and with a large terrace, the dining hall serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

EF Academy Pasadena Photo #9 - This spacious, sunny and purpose-built campus is the perfect environment for students to learn and grow.

EF Academy's mission to open the world through education inspires everything we do. At our international, private high school welcoming day and boarding students from 60+ countries, students engage in a learning experience that asks them to explore diverse perspectives through a process of collaboration, analysis, and reflection aimed at developing the skills necessary to respond to the challenges and opportunities facing their generation.

Opening September 2022 and located in the heart of Southern California, our new Pasadena campus is set in a peaceful community with a diverse landscape and stimulating learning environment.

Featuring modern amenities and all the tools, equipment and space you will need to let your education and imagination soar, the 15-acre campus offers plenty of green space for academic exchange and learning and is within reach to make the most of opportunities throughout Los Angeles County.

Earn an internationally recognized degree, get personalized course planning and university preparation and engage in more than 120 learning enrichment and club activities per year.

Quick Stats (2022-23)

Grades: (Boarding) 9-11
Enrollment: 150 students
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $68,500
Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $42,000
Acceptance rate: 85%
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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School Overview

Definition of Terms | 2022 School Data

EF Academy Pasadena

Boarding School Avg.

School Focus

College Preparatory

Grades Offered (Boarding)

9-11

9-12

School Type

Co-ed

Religious Affiliation

Non-denominational

Year Founded

2005

1907

Campus Size

16 acres

126 acres

Student Body

Enrollment

150 students

300 students

% International Students

80%

20%

% Students Boarding

90%

70%

Offers Post-Grad Year

Academics and Faculty

Saturday Classes

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Average Class Size

12 students

* National Avg. »18

Student : Teacher Ratio

7:1

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

ESL Courses Offered

Yes

% Faculty with Advanced Degree

90%

70%

Summer Program Offered

Yes

Tuition Cost

Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)

$68,500
(Upgrades to twin and single rooms also available)

$61,200

Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)

$42,000
(Day students welcome to join weekend activities)

$34,900

Yearly Tuition
(5 Day Boarding)

$61,500

$44,150

Merit Scholarships Offered

Acceptance Rate

Application Deadline

None / Rolling

Jan. 15

Accepts Standardized Application

Acceptance Rate

85%

58%

Director of Admissions

Donna Rosenberg

AP / Advanced Courses

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

Courses

AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Human Geography, AP Spanish, AP US Government & Politics

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered

Sports

Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country Running, Golf, Soccer, Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations

Extracurriculars

Club or Organization:
Art Club, Art Portfolio Club, Chess Club, Choir, Coding Club, Cooking Club, Creative Writing Club, Culture Club, Debate Club, Drama Club, Entrepreneurship Club, Film Club, Language Clubs, Math Club, Mindfulness Club, Model United Nations, Music Club, National Honor Society, Photography Club, Physics Club, STEM Club, Student Council, Yearbook Club, Yoga Club

College Matriculation

Year:

10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)

Link to Matriculation Data

School Notes

Our purpose-built campus will offer safety and security with newly constructed, spacious classrooms and labs, amazing natural surroundings and on-campus sports facilities. Theater students will step into the spotlight in our beautiful auditorium. The STEM center will be stocked with state-of-the-art equipment and welcoming art studios not only enrich classes but feature gallery space for exhibitions. The Student Union building will host the main dining hall with indoor/outdoor seating and a convenience store. Complete the school day with a bit of physical activity in the gym, pool, dance studio or basketball courts.

Experiential, global learning

At our private international high school in Pasadena, our academic philosophy is rooted in holistic learning. Here students will engage with a variety of subjects and courses that aim to help them find and pursue their passions while preparing for university. Students will take courses as established by California standards to earn the US High School Diploma while also participating in our signature Global Leadership Program, a project-based learning model of study where students follow career-focused curriculum pathways.

Feel at home

In the on-campus residences you will live in a modern space with stylish interior design that sparks creativity and fosters a feeling of togetherness. The residences will be secure and monitored 24/7 by security and live-in Resident Advisors. To build on the internationalism that defines our school, students will enjoy living with roommates from different countries around the world.

California, up close

Our Activities Coordinator will organize a series of clubs, activities, and sports that will develop students' skills and inspire them to explore their interests. Start an after-school club on-campus, join a varsity sports team, volunteer in the local community or explore more of Southern California where you can learn to surf at the Santa Monica beach, hike Runyon Canyon, visit the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory and stargaze in Hollywood.

Explore the US university scene

California host to some of US's most respected universities, whether that's California Institute of Technology, Pepperdine University, the University of California system and more. Our school in Pasadena is an ideal setting in which to prepare for university enrollment in California State, on the West Coast of the US and internationally. During the school year, representatives from 150 universities visit our campus to speak with our students.

EF Academy Pasadena accreditations:

California State Education Department, Middle States Association
EF Academy Pasadena accreditations: California State Education Department, National Association of Independent Schools, California State Association of Independent Schools, Middle States Association (MSA)

Source: Verified school update

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