EF Academy Torbay
- Torbay is a beach resort area located on England`s Southwest coast, popular with British and international travelers alike.
- The EF Academy campus is situated in a modern-day castle on a hill overlooking the resort city of Torquay.
- In 2012, the campus opened a new state-of-the-art facilities with multimedia classrooms, technology center, interactive science labs, art studios, and student lounge and study areas.
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- - We all are like a family and it makes our school unique, different from others. We are an international school, and we are here away from our families but coming to this school one can. . .
- Cardiff University Being an International Private Boarding School in the UK, EF Academy Torbay offers the opportunity to get into world renowned universities for students who have the willingness to study overseas. Guided and taught by experienced. . .
- University of Westminster Hello, my name is Olga Kornilova, I am from St. Petersburg, Russia. I finished my A-level program at EF Torbay this June. Without doubts I can say - that was an absolutely right decision to. . .
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- Diversity High percentage of international students
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| Definition of Terms 2017 School Data | EF Academy Torbay |
| School Focus | College Preparatory |
| Grades (Boarding) | Grades 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denom. / Christian |
| Year Founded | 2005 |
| Enrollment | 270 students |
| % International Students | 100% |
| % Students Boarding | 75% |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 13 students |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:5 |
| Number of AP Courses Offered | n/a |
| Number of IB Courses Offered | 24 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 90% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes |
Finances
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $42,000 (Shared student dormitories, 2 meals daily) |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $35,000 (Twin room in host family, 2 meals daily) |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes |
Admission
| Application Deadline | Aug. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | No |
| Director of Admissions | Jason M. Kirschner Lauren Blankstein |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Danielle Schwartz |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 3 Interscholastic Sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Soccer, Swimming |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 29 Extracurriculars |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: Asian Cooking & Culture Club, Cooking Club, Debate & Public Speaking, Duke of Edinburgh Award, Game Night, Languages Club, Math Club, Model UN, Robotics, Science Club Arts and Music Programs: Art Club, Dance with Torbay Dance School, Drama Club, Drumming Club, Guitar Club, Impact Magazine, Performing Arts & Drama, Photography Club, Piano Club, Singing Recreational Athletic Programs: Archery Club, Badminton Club, Basketball, Climbing Club, Sailing, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Yoga |
College Matriculation
| Year: | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes
- 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 21st century learning and unparalleled intercultural immersion. EF Academy also offers an unprecedented global campus rotation option among its three international locations: Thornwood, New York; Oxford, England; and Torquay, England.
- Local Goes Global
- Our students come from more than 75 countries, including the United Kingdom 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 that are increasingly in demand in the global marketplace, and is conveniently located on the beautiful English Rivera in Torquay, England.
- IB Advantage
- According to the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), students who participate in IB Programs are more than twice as likely to be accepted to 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 Virigina, 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, and it has cared for and educated thousands of young people in during is near 50-year history.
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