"Since Grade 9, my university counselor has worked with me to build a structured academic profile. I am currently taking AP courses and preparing applications for top-ranked US universities, including UCLA. The 1:1 guidance and small class sizes have allowed me to progress with clear direction at every step."
Wing Yan
EF Academy Pasadena student
"Since Grade 9, my university counselor has worked with me to build a structured academic profile. I am currently taking AP courses and preparing applications for top-ranked US universities, including UCLA. The 1:1 guidance and small class sizes have allowed me to progress with clear direction at every step."
EF Academy Pasadena student
Wing Yan
EF Academy application process
Get EF Academy brochure
Complete the form to get the EF Academy brochure, including details on our academic pathways (IB, A-Levels, AP), student support, and campus life.
Speak with our Head of Enrollment
Our Head of Enrollment will contact you to arrange a call, answer questions about academics and university planning, and plan the next steps for your child.
Submit the application
Candidates complete an online application and meet with our Admissions Team for a formal interview. After a full review, we will share an admissions decision as soon as possible.
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"I chose EF Academy Oxford because of its location in one of the world's most respected academic cities and its strong IB programme. I'm now in Grade 11, and my teachers, many with PhDs, are preparing me for applications to leading UK universities. The structured academic environment is exactly what I was looking for."
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"I chose EF Academy Oxford because of its location in one of the world's most respected academic cities and its strong IB programme. I'm now in Grade 11, and my teachers, many with PhDs, are preparing me for applications to leading UK universities. The structured academic environment is exactly what I was looking for."
Ka Ming
EF Academy Oxford student
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60+ nationalities learning together, building the skills needed at every university.
Whichever campus your child joins, students enter a structured learning environment alongside peers from 60+ nationalities. At our US campuses, they also study with local American students. Everyone receives a dedicated university counselor from enrollment through graduation. Whether they want to continue their studies in the US, the UK, another country, or return home, we help them gain admission to their dream university.
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of your choice
Pasadena, South California
Thornwood, New York
A 39-hectare campus in a safe, residential neighbourhood 45 minutes from New York City, offering the IB Diploma Programme alongside a US High School Diploma.
Top-quality academics
A US high school diploma with or without AP courses, and the prestigious IB programme: a globally recognised two-year curriculum accepted by Harvard, Yale, Columbia, NYU and the world's best universities.
Extracurriculars that strengthen university applications
Varsity athletics, leadership roles, and team sports: activities US universities actively look for in applicants.
Leadership & portfolio-building
Model UN, Robotics, Student Council, Art & Design and more: student clubs that develop skills top universities value.
EF Academy
application process
1. Get EF Academy brochure
Complete the form to get the EF Academy brochure, including details on our academic pathways (IB, A-Levels, AP), student support, and campus life.
2. Speak with our Head of Enrollment
Our Head of Enrollment will contact you to arrange a call, answer questions about academics and university planning, and plan the next steps for your child.
3. Submit the application
Candidates complete an online application and meet with our Admissions Team for a formal interview. After a full review, we will share an admissions decision as soon as possible.
Receive the brochure to explore our programs, campuses, and university outcomes in detail.
Learn how EF Academy has helped 92% of graduates reach their first- or second-choice university.
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A+ rating
Ranked A+ by Niche, the US' most trusted school review platform, for academics, diversity and student life.
As an IB World School, we offer the internationally recognised IB Diploma, one of the most respected pre-university programs worldwide.
CIS membership confirms we meet the highest standards in international education, trusted by top universities.
Officially recognised by New York State, ensuring our diplomas are valid and valued by universities across the US.
This programme develops leadership, resilience and community service in our students.
WASC accreditation is the gold standard for US West Coast schools, recognised by leading universities worldwide.
Trusted by the world's leading educational institutions
A+ rating
Choosing the right boarding school abroad is a significant decision.
At EF Academy, your family receives structured guidance at every step.
Ronnie Lee
Head of Enrollment for Hong Kong and Macau at EF Academy
Tel.: +852 2111 2368
Email address: ronnie.lee@ef.com
Ronnie Lee, Head of Enrollment, will guide your family through every stage: from initial consultation, to enrollment, to all pre-departure steps. She will also walk you through how our students have earned offers from top-ranked US and UK universities.
Annie Hall
Head of School, EF Academy Pasadena
Annie Hall brings over 20 years of experience in education and leadership. Originally from the UK, she has held leadership roles in London schools and across EF Academy, including Director of International Admissions.
Vladimir Kuskovski
Head of School, EF Academy
New York
Dr. Vladimir Kuskovski brings over 30 years of international education and IB leadership experience. An IB trainer, examiner, and Adjunct Professor at Endicott College, he has advised schools worldwide and serves on several prestigious international education boards including the Academy of International School Heads, Baku Oxford School in Azerbaijan, and Stellar World Schools in India.
Annie Hall, Vladimir Kuskovski and Mark Fletcher-Single ensure every student receives dedicated support from teachers, university counsellors, and dorm parents, with a personalised approach tailored to each individual.
Hear our students' stories from
EF Academy Pasadena and Oxford
Choosing the right boarding school abroad is a significant decision.
At EF Academy, your family receives structured guidance at every step.
Ronnie Lee
Head of Enrollment for Hong Kong and Macau at EF Academy
Tel.: +852 2111 2368
Email address: ronnie.lee@ef.com
Ronnie Lee, Head of Enrollment, will guide your family through every stage: from initial consultation, to enrollment, to all pre-departure planning. She will also walk you through how our Korean students have earned offers from top-ranked US and UK universities.
Trusted by the world's leading educational institutions
As an IB World School with a Niche A+ rating, full state recognition and memberships with the world's leading educational bodies, EF Academy meets the highest standards of academic excellence recognised and trusted by top universities worldwide.
Pasadena, South California
A purpose-built campus in Pasadena, California. Home to Caltech, NASA's, and some of the highest-ranked universities in the US.
Top-quality academics
A US high school diploma with the option to take AP courses: college-level classes that strengthen university applications, earn college credit, and are recognised by top universities including UCLA, UC Berkeley, Stanford and USC.
Extracurriculars that strengthen university applications
Varsity athletics, leadership roles, and team sports: activities universities actively look for in applicants.
Leadership & portfolio-building
Model UN, Robotics, Student Council, Art & Design and more: student clubs that develop skills top universities value.
Thornwood, New York
A 39-hectare campus in a safe, residential neighbourhood 45 minutes from New York City, offering the IB Diploma Programme alongside a US high school diploma.
Top-quality academics
A US high school diploma with or without AP courses, and the prestigious IB programme: a globally recognised two-year curriculum accepted by Harvard, Yale, Columbia, NYU and the world's best universities.
Extracurriculars that strengthen university applications
Varsity athletics, leadership roles, and team sports: activities universities actively look for in applicants.
Leadership & portfolio-building
Model UN, Robotics, Student Council, Art & Design and more: student clubs that develop skills top universities value.
A purpose-built campus in Pasadena, California. Home to Caltech, NASA's, and some of the highest-ranked universities in the US.
Top-quality academics
A US high school diploma with the option to take AP courses: college-level classes that strengthen university applications, earn college credit, and are recognised by top universities including UCLA, UC Berkeley, Stanford and USC.
Extracurriculars that strengthen university applications
Varsity athletics, leadership roles, and team sports: activities US universities actively look for in applicants.
Leadership & portfolio-building
Model UN, Robotics, Student Council, Art & Design and more: student clubs that develop skills top universities value.
The top boarding school abroad. With 99% university placement, we help students get into their dream university. Campuses in California, New York, and Oxford, UK.
- 92% of our students get into their top two university choices, at some of the world's best universities including Cornell, NYU, Cambridge, Oxford and LSE.
- 90% of our faculty hold advanced degrees.
- US: ages 13–18 (grades 9-12) | IB, AP & US High School Diploma.
- UK: ages 16–18 (grades 11-12) | IB & A-Levels.
Fall 2026 applications are still open but places are limited. Receive the EF Academy brochure to begin your journey with us.
Mark Fletcher-Single
Head of School, EF Academy
Oxford
Mark Fletcher-Single brings nearly 30 years of experience in boarding and international education. Having held leadership roles across some of the UK's leading independent schools, he joined EF Academy Oxford as Deputy Head in 2018 and became Head of School in 2021.
Whichever campus your child joins, students enter a structured learning environment alongside peers from 60+ nationalities. At our US campuses, they also study with local American students. Everyone receives a dedicated university counselor from enrollment through graduation. Whether they want to continue their studies in the US, the UK, another country, or return home, we help them gain admission to their dream university.
60+ nationalities learning together, building the skills needed at every university
Oxford, UK
A campus in Oxford, one of the world's most prestigious academic cities, home to the University of Oxford. If offers the IB Diploma and A-Levels.
Top-quality academics
The prestigious IB programme or A-Levels: globally recognised qualifications accepted by Oxford, Cambridge, LSE, Imperial College and the world's best universities.
Extracurriculars that strengthen university applications
Varsity sports including basketball, football, swimming, and rock climbing plus access to Oxford Brookes University facilities for athletics and study.
Leadership & portfolio-building
Debate, Model UN, STEAM, Law Society, Duke of Edinburgh Award and more: student clubs that develop skills top universities value.
The top boarding school abroad. With 99% university placement, we help students get into their dream university. Campuses in California, New York, and Oxford, UK.
- 92% of our students get into their top two university choices, at some of the world's best universities including Cornell, NYU, Cambridge, Oxford and LSE.
90% of our faculty hold advanced degrees.- US: ages 13–18 (grades 9-12) | IB, AP & US High School Diploma.
- UK: ages 16–18 (grades 11-12) | IB & A-Levels.
Fall 2026 applications are still open but places are limited. Receive the EF Academy brochure to begin your journey with us.
Oxford, UK
A campus in Oxford, one of the world's most prestigious academic cities, home to the University of Oxford. It offers the IB Diploma and A-Levels.
Top-quality academics
The prestigious IB programme or A-Levels: globally recognised qualifications accepted by Oxford, Cambridge, LSE, Imperial College and the world's best universities.
Extracurriculars that strengthen university applications
Varsity sports including basketball, football, swimming, and rock climbing plus access to Oxford Brookes University facilities for athletics and study.
Leadership & portfolio-building
Debate, Model UN, STEAM, Law Society, Duke of Edinburgh Award: activities that develop skills top universities value.
Receive the brochure to explore our programs, campuses, and university outcomes in detail.
Learn how EF Academy has helped 92% of graduates reach their first- or second-choice university.