Opening September 2022
EF Academy Pasadena
An international boarding school in California committed to empowering students to become confident, resilient and responsible global citizens.
International boarding school
in California
Ages 13 - 19
Grades 8 - 12
World-class
academic programs
Community-focused
campus
30 minutes
from Los Angeles
Brand new
16-acre campus
News from our Pasadena Campus
Our holistic approach to education
Our international boarding school, footsteps from the international city of Los Angeles, aims to provide a stimulating learning environment for academic and personal growth, where every student will meet or exceed their expectations.
Academics
EF Academy Pasadena offers a boarding school education in an international campus environment. Our world-class programs and 1-to-1 guidance equip students with the tools and skills to lead bright, impactful futures.
Personalized Academic guidance
College, University and career preparation
Co-curricular activities
Experiential activities on campus and around California are at the core of developing balanced learners who make meaningful connections to the real world.
30+ after-school clubs and activities
75+ excursions around California
Experiential learning trips for each subject area
Campus life
Make the most of what student life in Los Angeles has to offer by living on a modern, inspiring campus with supportive staff and students from all over the world.
Extensive activity and leisure spaces
57 classrooms
4 newly built residence halls
Welcome from our Deputy Head of Academics
Being able to make choices about what to study is an important step in determining what students are passionate about.
Welcome from our Deputy Head of Academics
Dear students and families,
Studying abroad is one of the most important decisions a family can make. Giving students the opportunity to be part of an international boarding school community opens a world of opportunities and allows them to develop independence and initiative to make the most informed and uniquely personal decisions about their path to university and beyond.
The future demand is for originality of thinking, innovation and the ability to collaborate across multiple global perspectives. Bringing students together from different backgrounds creates an environment for intercultural understanding and appreciation that is hard to replicate in mono-culture schools. Inspiring new ways of thinking, each student brings a wealth of knowledge and students learn from one another both in and out of the classroom. Our students and staff represent over 60 countries, giving students the opportunity to expand their global awareness while building a network of peers across the world.
We offer a range of subjects and signature programs that allow our students to excel academically as well as a wide variety of co-curricular activities that help them become well-rounded, global citizens. Being able to make choices about what to study is an important step in determining what students are passionate about. It also instills confidence and allows them to take ownership of their decisions. Alongside teachers, advisors, coaches, residential staff and Pathway Managers, students are guided and supported in a caring environment that puts social-emotional learning at the forefront. We aim to be much more than a school, as we not only prepare students for university, but also for life!
We look forward to helping you uncover a world of opportunities so you can pursue your dreams. I look forward to meeting you on campus here in Pasadena, California!
Kim Stein
Deputy Head of Academics, EF Academy Pasadena
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FAQ – EF Academy Pasadena
Here are the answers to some of the most common questions we receive about our international boarding school in California.