Academics
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EF Academy Becomes the First Boarding High School in the Los Angeles Area to Offer the IB Diploma Programme.
There is exciting news on our Pasadena campus: EF Academy is officially an International Baccalaureate World School, making us the first boarding high school in the Los Angeles region to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme.
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Soaring to New Heights: A Year in Falcon Athletics
Falcon Athletics soared in 2025–26! Falcons claimed league titles in soccer, volleyball, cross country & tennis, an undefeated girls' basketball league run, and a powerhouse, 11-country roster — proving teamwork and grit pay off. Go Falcons!
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How to stand out on your college application: 5 tips from our counselors
If you’ve been worrying about how to stand out on your college application, take a breath. With the right support,...
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Behind the scenes of EF Academy’s Preparation Program.
The Preparation Program helps students experience real-life learning while preparing their academic skills for the US classroom. To learn more,...
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Innovation & Impact Program brings bicycles to Pasadena youth
At EF Academy Pasadena , we’re all about community. And we couldn't think of a better way to connect with...
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Engineering in Action at EF Academy Oxford
The Education in Action days have proved to be a brilliant insight for students into the professional applications of their...
IB vs. AP – discover the difference
High school students in the US who are interested in challenging themselves academically can choose to enroll in rigorous university-preparatory...
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How to prepare for university during the summer
After a long and productive year of academics, students are finishing their final exams, packing up their belongings and beginning...
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How to hone your entrepreneurial skills in high school
If you’re already thinking about the wider world beyond high school, that’s great! There’s no better way to prepare for...
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5 important traits I’ll highlight in my university applications
In my experience, there are a lot of opportunities in high school to prepare for university but when it comes...
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IB vs. A-Level: Which is right for you?
One of the most important decisions to make when coming to the United Kingdom is choosing which program you will...
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6 ways to stay on top of your school work & social life
When studying a program as demanding as the IB, it can be extremely difficult to get all your school work...