Private Day and Boarding School in New York

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EF Academy at a glance

  • Campus in Westchester County, NY

  • Grades 9-12

  • World-renowned high school diplomas: IB Diploma, US High School Diploma

  • Students from 60+ countries

  • 50+ years of university advising experience

  • 24-hour safety and support on campus

At EF Academy your education is personalized

And we wouldn’t want it any other way. Hear more about our welcoming, open-minded school community.

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Our New York campus

EF Academy New York

Tucked in the picturesque suburban town of Thornwood, our boarding school offers a transformational high school experience focused on cultivating an engaging learning environement. With New York City being just a train ride away, it opens a world of opportunities for our students.

  • 100-acre campus

  • 400 students from the US and all over the globe

  • Small class sizes and personalized attention

  • 101 clubs, activities, and sports

  • Programs: US High School Diploma & IB Diploma

  • 134 field trips

  • 45 minutes from New York City

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Learn more about our world-class academic programs, activities and campus

Academics

Experience a modern education at our Boarding School in Westchester County. We offer recognized US High School Diploma and IB Diploma programs in an experiential, immersive and intercultural learning environment that develops the whole student.

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average class size

101

classes to choose from

99%

acceptance to university

1-to-1

academic guidance

Our personalized high school experience

At EF Academy, we take education beyond the textbook and into every aspect of student life, turning individuals into well-rounded, worldly, life-long learners.

Our Boarding School, in our students' words

Our graduates

Our students have been accepted to notable universities all over the country and world. Here are some acceptances from the Class of 2022

- University of California, Berkeley

- Harvard University

- Cornell University

- Boston University

- Cooper Union

- Emerson College

- New York University

- Northeastern University

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EF Academy Boarding School in New York - FAQ

Here are answers to some of the most common questions about our boarding school in New York

  • Confidence, independence, resilience, time-management, intercultural competency - these are just a few of the countless skills gained from a global education, especially in high school. At EF Academy New York, students from over 75 countries live and learn together in small, discussion-based classes. Learning is taken beyond the classroom through experiential opportunities that help you understand subject material on a deeper level. With 24/7 personalized support and guidance on campus, you can create a home away from home and learn in a safe, structured community.

  • Like most schools in the US, our typical day combines a mix of classes, study sessions and meal breaks. What sets our boarding school apart is the depth you find academically through intercultural exchange, one-to-one mentoring and experiential learning opportunities. Research shows that 2/3 of a student’s academic performance is determined by factors outside of class. Our students use their after-school time to build essential skills for university through clubs, sports, study sessions and other hands-on activities.

  •  Yes! Contact our admissions office today to learn more about our application process for this fall.

We also have campuses in other central locations:

Pasadena, California

Oxford