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School Overview

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Overall
C
Matriculation B
Academics C
Extracurriculars C
Community A
Reviews C
• The campus is located in a quiet residential area on the outskirts of Los Angeles, with a serene, picturesque environment that is ideal for studying and living.
• The campus features modern, artistically designed facilities across 16 acres, surrounded by greenery and fostering a strong academic atmosphere.
• The school offers personalized academic support, tailoring instruction based on students’ academic foundations and personal interests.
• The school enrolls students from grades 9 through 12, providing both a U.S. high school diploma and AP courses, with over 120 extracurricular activity options.
• With a high level of internationalization, the student body includes individuals from over 30 countries and regions, allowing students to learn and live in a multicultural environment.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$71700
Enrollment
270
International Students
71%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
95%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:7
AP
17
Average SAT Score
1060
Class Size
13
Boarding %
86

Matriculation

(2024)
Ranking University/College Students
#27 University of Southern California 1 +
#28 New York University 1 +
#28 University of California: Santa Barbara 1 +
#34 University of Rochester 1 +
#36 University of California: Irvine 1 +
#38 University of California: Davis 1 +
#42 Boston University 1 +
#42 Tulane University 1 +
#49 Northeastern University 1 +

Academics

AP Courses

(17)
Spanish Language and Culture
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Spanish Language and Culture
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Computer Science Principles
Statistics
Comparative Government and Politics
Human Geography
Psychology
United States History
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Studio Art: Drawing
Physics C: Mechanics
Microeconomics
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Sports

(5)
Basketball
Cross Country
Soccer
Volleyball
Badminton

Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(13)
STEAM Club
Film Club
Art Club
Choir
Creative
Art Portfolio
STEAM Club
Film Club
Art Club
Choir
Creative
Art Portfolio
Drama Club
Math Club
Chess Club
Yoga/Pilates/Mindfulness
Model United Nations
Student Council
Debate Club
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Arts

(7)
Choir
Drama
Music
Songwriting
Studio Art
Design
Choir
Drama
Music
Songwriting
Studio Art
Design
Rock
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https://www.efacademy.org/en-us/
1505 E Howard Street, Pasadena, CA 91104
400-633-6156
hai.lin@ef.com
California

Basic Info

Co-ed
Boarding Grades: 9-12
Urban
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 2022
Campus Size: 22 acres
Boarding Rate: 86%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 11/15
Interview: On Campus, Zoom
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: EFSet

Frequently Ask Questions about EF Academy Pasadena

Tell me a bit about EF Academy Pasadena.
EF Academy Pasadena is Co-ed private boarding school located in California, US. It was founded 2022 , and currently has about 270 students, 71.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.efacademy.org/en-us/.
Does EF Academy Pasadena have rigorous academic requirements?
EF Academy Pasadena is offering 17 AP courses.

EF Academy Pasadena also have 95% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do EF Academy Pasadena students typically go for their colleges?
In 2024, some students attended University of Southern California, New York University, University of California: Santa Barbara, University of Rochester and University of California: Irvine.
What is the application requirement for EF Academy Pasadena?
Similar to most private schools in the US, EF Academy Pasadena’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for EF Academy Pasadena’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for EF Academy Pasadena in 2024 is $71,700 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at hai.lin@ef.com .
Where is EF Academy Pasadena located?
EF Academy Pasadena is located in the State of California of USA.
How popular is EF Academy Pasadena on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, EF Academy Pasadena is within top 900 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also EF Academy Pasadena has been favorited by 4 users.
How to start with an application with EF Academy Pasadena?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about EF Academy Pasadena. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit EF Academy Pasadena’s official site: https://www.efacademy.org/en-us/ or call them at 400-633-6156.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to EF Academy Pasadena?
Yes, here are few: Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy, Southwestern Academy (CA) and South Hills Academy.

What is the FindingSchool rating for EF Academy Pasadena?
The overall rating for EF Academy Pasadena is C.

The section ratings of EF Academy Pasadena are:
B for Matriculation
C for Academics
C for Extracurriculum
A for Community
C for Students and Parents reviews

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