Academic & English Accelerator Program

Academic & English Accelerator Program - 10 Scholarships Available

Fast Track Preparation for U.S. Boarding School

The EF Academic & English Accelerator Program is designed with you in mind. It is a new pathway for international students entering grades 9, 10, or 11 at our New York and Pasadena campuses who need English development as they prepare for U.S. high school.

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Live on campus. Build your English. Earn academic credit.

Dreaming of attending boarding school in the U.S., but worried your English isn't strong enough yet? Good news: the Accelerator Program helps you learn English and earn school credits together. Students can advance up to 2 full English levels while taking real classes.

Accelerated English Learning

Advance up to two full CEFR levels in record time

(A1→B1 or A2→B2)

Personalized Learning

Small classes with individual mentorship and expert support tailored to your needs

Integrated Academics

English development embedded across every subject for comprehensive learning

Continuous Growth

Regular progress tracking and communication with families throughout the journey

Flexible Program Pathways

Choose your start date and duration based on your goals

Comprehensive Subject Coverage

You'll build English skills through Literature, Humanities, Math, Science, and Art—then transition into EF Academy's full international boarding school program, ready to succeed.

Intensive English
Listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills

Humanities
Social studies and cultural understanding

Mathematics
Core mathematical concepts and problem-solving

Science
Scientific inquiry and laboratory work

Art & Music
Creative expression and artistic development

Literature
Reading comprehension and literary analysis

Only 10 Scholarships Available

Limited spots available. Apply now to secure your scholarship.

What's included

Materials and books

School-related apps & tech support

Erika Travel Insurance Coverage and Erika Sports Supplement

Shared triple room in residence

Laundry card

Breakfast, lunch and dinner provided Monday to Friday; brunch and dinner provided on weekends

* Program offered in conjunction with enrollment into EF Academy's full academic high school program. Excludes one-time USD 700 enrollment fee. Limited scholarships available.

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Backed by the world leader in international education

As part of EF Education First, we have more than 60 years of experience supporting international students in and from every part of the world. Our families benefit from EF’s proven safety systems, global resources, and impressive track record of empowering students to succeed through experiential learning.

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