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English as a Second Language Boarding Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 173 college-preparatory and junior boarding schools that offer ESL (English as a Second Language), serving 63,510 students.
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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Boarding Schools: 173
  • # Students Served: 63,510
  • Average Tuition: $63,901
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 41%
  • Average Acceptance Rate: 67%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • Average SAT Score: 1,260
  • % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 68%
  • % Students Boarding: 57%
  • % International Students: 32%
  • % Students of Color: 29%

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Boarding Schools: 173
  • # Students Served: 63,510
  • Average Tuition: $63,901
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 41%
  • Average Acceptance Rate: 67%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • Average SAT Score: 1,260
  • % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 68%
  • % Students Boarding: 57%
  • % International Students: 32%
  • % Students of Color: 29%

Top English as a Second Language Boarding Schools (2026-27)

Admiral Farragut Academy Photo - Steeped in history, with alumni in the White House, on the moon's surface, professional athletes, and key leadership positions worldwide, Admiral Farragut Academy is an international preparatory school offering elite academics and outstanding global leadership development. AFA's global headquarters and international boarding school is on the waterfront in tropical St. Petersburg, Florida.
Admiral Farragut Academy
Gr: 8-12 | K-12 (day) | 762 students
Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Avg. class size: 17 students
Acceptance rate: 65%
Tuition listed
501 Park Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 384-5504
(10)
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Agora Andorra International School Photo
Agora Andorra International School
Gr: 9-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
C/ Serrat del Camp, 14 · AD400 La Massana (Principat d’Andorra)
Aldosa de La Massana, Andorra AD400
376838366
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Albert College Photo - We are Canada's oldest co-ed boarding and day school, established in 1857. Our Senior School is a beautiful historic building, built in 1923.
Albert College
Gr: 7-12 | PK-12 (day) | 300 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Acceptance rate: 80%
Tuition listed
160 Dundas Street West
Belleville, Canada K8P 1A6
(613) 968-5726
(14)
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Applewild School Photo - The core values and core competencies we promote and the relationships we foster among all members of our diverse community prepare our students to be confident learners and engaged citizens.
Applewild School
Gr: 4-9 | PK-9 (day) | 345 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Tuition listed
120 Prospect Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-6053
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Army and Navy Academy Photo - Our 16-acre campus is bordered by the Pacific Ocean in the northern San Diego coastal town of Carlsbad, CA. State-of-the-art athletic facilities support ANA's 17 different sports teams, plus surfing, beach volleyball, and ice hockey.
Army and Navy Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 285 students
Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Avg. class size: 13 students
Acceptance rate: 73%
Tuition listed
All-boys
2605 Carlsbad Blvd.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(888) 762-2338
(5)
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Ashbury College Photo - Founded in 1891, Ashbury College is a proud international school in the heart of Canada's capital.
Ashbury College
Gr: 9-12 | 3-12 (day) | 750 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 17 students
Acceptance rate: 65%
Tuition listed
362 Mariposa Avenue
Ottawa, Canada K1M 0T3
(613) 749-9630
(15)
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Asia Pacific International School Hawaii Photo - Asia Pacific International School (APIS) is a K-12, coed, college-preparatory school with a mission to nurture leaders of the New Pacific Century and bridge the gap between East and West.
Asia Pacific International School Hawaii
Gr: 5-12, PG | 3-12, PG (day) | 70 students
Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Avg. class size: 7 students
Acceptance rate: 90%
Tuition listed
Christian
54-230 Kamehameha Hwy
Hauula, HI 96717
(808) 670-1909
(1)
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Athol Murray College of Notre Dame Photo - Notre Dame provides an exceptional educational and boarding experience with a balance of strong academic, athletic and spiritual growth in a safe and caring prairie environment. Notre Dame has 90% of its students in boarding from 20 different countries across the world. The Notre Dame Brand is renowned across the world for its hockey program and has 15 different competitive
Athol Murray College of Notre Dame
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Avg. class size: 16 students
Acceptance rate: 80%
Tuition listed
PO Box 100
Wilcox, Canada S0G5E0
(306) 732-1203
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The Bement School Photo
The Bement School
Gr: 3-9 | K-9 (day) | 225 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Tuition listed
94 Old Main Street, PO Box 8
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-4209
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Besant Hill School Photo - Besant Hill School is located in the Ojai Valley, on 500 acres of private land with beautiful vistas in every direction. Facilities include four dormitories, outdoor sports facilities including a new aquatic center, indoor theater, atelier, and classrooms nestled along winding paths and oak trees. We also have an eight acre organic farm.
Besant Hill School
Gr: 9-12, PG | 100 students
Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Avg. class size: 8 students
Acceptance rate: 50%
Tuition listed
8585 Ojai Santa Paula Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-4343
(1)
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Bishop's College School Photo - Our mission is simple: to create a caring community of learning and development where cultures connect and individuals matter. Our commitment to excellence in academics, wellness, athletics, creativity, and service contribute to a lifetime of engagement and global competence
Bishop's College School
Gr: 7-12 | 270 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Tuition listed
80 chemin Moulton Hill
Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada J1M 1Z8
(819) 566-0238
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Blue Ridge School Photo - Our beautiful 750 acre campus is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, a lovely 30 minute drive from Charlottesville Virginia. We take full advantage our location to help boys channel their energy, hone their leadership skills, foster respect for the environment, enhance their self esteem, and learn the value of teamwork.
Blue Ridge School
Gr: 9-12 | 188 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 11 students
Acceptance rate: 65%
Tuition listed
All-boys (Episcopal)
273 Mayo Drive
St. George, VA 22935
(434) 985-2811
(7)
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Bodwell High School Photo - Bodwell High School is located in North Vancouver, overlooking the Vancouver skyline. The modern campus boasts space for 600+ boarders and has extensive facilities throughout.
Bodwell High School
Gr: 8-12 | 550 students
Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Avg. class size: 20 students
Acceptance rate: 95%
Tuition listed
955 Harbourside Drive
North Vancouver, BC, Canada V7P 3S4
(604) 998-1000
(23)
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Branksome Hall Asia Photo - Branksome Hall Asia boasts a world-class campus at 24 acres, including Olympic-sized ice rink and swimming pool, 3 Makerspaces with 30 3D printers, 3 boarding houses, a state-of-the-art library, fitness center, soccer pitches, and many more.
Branksome Hall Asia
Gr: 6-12 | PK-12 (day) | 1,200 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 20 students
Acceptance rate: 50%
Tuition listed
234 Global edu-ro, Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo-si
Jeju-do, South Korea 63644
82649025000
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Brewster Academy Photo - Brewster Academy is a private, coeducational boarding and day prep school in New Hampshire serving students in grades 912 and postgraduate. Known for its supportive community and team-based learning approach, Brewster prepares diverse thinkers for lives of purpose through rigorous academics, meaningful relationships, and opportunities that extend well beyond the classroom.
Brewster Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG | 350 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 50%
Tuition listed
80 Academy Drive
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-7200
(10)
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Bronte College Photo - Bronte College Students
Bronte College
Gr: 9-12 | 400 students
Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Avg. class size: 18 students
Acceptance rate: 80%
Tuition listed
88 Bronte College Court
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5B1M9
(905) 270-7788
(6)
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The Brook Hill School Photo - The Brook Hill School. Christ-Centered. College Prep.
The Brook Hill School
Gr: 8-12 | Pre-K-12 (day) | 900 students
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Avg. class size: 14 students
Acceptance rate: 71%
Tuition listed
Christian
1051 N Houston
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-5000
(3)
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Map of Buxton School
Buxton School
Gr: 9-12, PG | 50 students
Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Avg. class size: 7 students
Acceptance rate: 90%
Tuition listed
291 South Street
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 458-3919
(4)
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The Calverton School Photo - Friendships are made across divisions at Calverton.
The Calverton School
Gr: 8-12, PG | Pre-K-12, PG (day) | 323 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Tuition listed
300 Calverton School Rd
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(410) 535-0216
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Camden Military Academy Photo - A proud family!
Camden Military Academy
Gr: 7-12, PG | 300 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 80%
Tuition listed
All-boys
520 Hwy. 1 North
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 432-6001
(21)
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Cardigan Mountain School Photo
Cardigan Mountain School
Gr: 6-9 | 235 students
Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 74%
Tuition listed
All-boys
62 Alumni Drive
Canaan, NH 03741
(603) 523-3548
(2)
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CATS Academy Boston Photo - Adams Hall
CATS Academy Boston
Gr: 8-12, PG | 380 students
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Avg. class size: 14 students
Acceptance rate: 70%
Tuition listed
2001 Washington Street
Braintree, MA 02184
(857) 400-9700
(1)
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CATS Cambridge Photo
CATS Cambridge
Gr: 9-12, PG
Avg. class size: 11 students
1 High St, Chesterton
Cambridge, United Kingdom CB4 1NQ
4401223341300
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Chaminade College Preparatory School Photo - Chaminade is located 20 minutes outside of Downtown St. Louis in the lovely, safe, green neighborhood of Creve Coeur. Our 55 acre campus is fun and lively throughout the school year and a wonderful place not only to study and play but also to become part of the family.
Chaminade College Preparatory School
Gr: 6-12 | 800 students
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Avg. class size: 17 students
Tuition listed
All-boys (Catholic)
425 South Lindbergh Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63131
(314) 692-6645
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Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall Photo
Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall
Gr: 9-12, PG | 8-12, PG (day)
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Tuition listed
785 Beaver Street
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-0804
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Chatham Hall Photo - Our students thrive in a dynamic environment designed specifically for their success.
Chatham Hall
Gr: 9-12 | 111 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 8 students
Tuition listed
All-girls (Episcopal)
800 Chatham Hall Circle
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-5516
(5)
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Cheshire Academy Photo - Our 104 acre (0.42 sq km) campus is in the center of the quiet, beautiful Town of Cheshire, CT. Though just a two hour drive to both Boston and New York, Cheshire is a quiet small town where students are in walking distance of a few area shops and cafes.
Cheshire Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG | 376 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Acceptance rate: 40%
Tuition listed
10 Main Street
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 439-7250
(5)
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Christchurch School Photo - "Set your course at the river. " Established in the Episcopal tradition, Christchurch is inclusive, welcoming students and families of all faiths and backgrounds.
Christchurch School
Gr: 9-12 | 260 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 13 students
Acceptance rate: 73%
Tuition listed
Episcopal
49 Seahorse Lane
Christchurch, VA 23031
(804) 542-6843
(1)
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Collège du Léman Sàrl Photo
Collège du Léman Sàrl
Gr: 4-12 | PK-12 (day) | 1,800 students
Tuition listed
Route de Sauverny 74
Geneva, Switzerland 1290
41227755656
(1)
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Colorado Rocky Mountain School Photo - With 174 students, relationships are at the core of the Colorado Rocky Mountain School experience. This close-knit community resides on a 320-acre historic ranch, at the confluence of two rivers and base of Mount Sopris, providing not only an outdoor learning laboratory but a launch point for boundless outdoor adventure.
Colorado Rocky Mountain School
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 60%
Tuition listed
500 Holden Way
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-2562
(8)
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Columbia International College Photo - Ainsliewood Building, Columbia International College
Columbia International College
Gr: 9-12 | 1,700 students
Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Avg. class size: 17 students
Acceptance rate: 86%
Tuition listed
1003 Main Street West
Hamilton, Canada L8S 4P3
(905) 572-7883
(20)
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Cotter Schools Photo
Cotter Schools
Gr: 7-12 | PK-12 (day) | 450 students
Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Avg. class size: 16 students
Acceptance rate: 85%
Tuition listed
Catholic
1115 West Broadway Street
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 453-5102
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Cranbrook Schools Photo
Cranbrook Schools
Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day) | 810 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 16 students
Acceptance rate: 38%
Tuition listed
PO Box 801 39221 Woodward Ave.
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303
(248) 645-3610
(10)
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Culver Academies Photo - An aerial view of Memorial Chapel and Lake Maxinkuckee. Situated on 1,800 acres of green hills and pristine woodlands, Culver's storied campus is home to three distinct leadership-development experiences: Culver Military Academy, Culver Girls Academy, and Culver Summer Schools and Camps.
Culver Academies
Gr: 9-12 | 835 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 14 students
Acceptance rate: 49%
Tuition listed
1300 Academy Road
Culver, IN 46511
(574) 842-7100
(21)
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Cushing Academy Photo - Cushing Academy is located on a 162-acre campus in Ashburnham, Massachusetts
Cushing Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG | 385 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Tuition listed
39 School Street
Ashburnham, MA 01430
(978) 827-7300
(3)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many boarding schools that offer ESL are there?
There are 173 boarding schools that offer ESL.
What is the average tuition cost of boarding schools that offer ESL?
The average tuition cost of boarding schools that offer ESL is $63,901 per year.
What is the oldest boarding school that offers ESL?
CATS Cambridge, founded in , is the oldest boarding school that offers ESL.
Which boarding school that offers ESL has the lowest acceptance rate?
THINK Global School has the lowest acceptance rate (10%) among boarding schools that offer ESL.
Which boarding school that offers ESL has the highest average SAT scores?
Ross School has the highest average SAT scores (1575) among boarding schools that offer ESL.

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