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School Overview

Data & methodology
Overall
B
Matriculation B
Academics C
Extracurriculars B-
Community A
Reviews B+
•The campus is located in an affluent suburban area outside New York City, covering 97 acres with a quiet and safe environment ideal for students to live and study.
•The school provides personalized academic support, tailoring education based on each student’s academic background and personal interests.
•The curriculum includes U.S. high school preparatory courses, a U.S. high school diploma program, AP courses, and the IB International Baccalaureate program.
•With a high degree of international diversity, the student body represents over 60 countries and regions, with Chinese students making up less than 12%.
•Taught by professional teachers in the arts, the school offers comprehensive arts programs, with students regularly accepted into prestigious art schools such as Parsons School of Design and Rhode Island School of Design.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$71,700
Enrollment
347
International Students
89%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
47%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:7
Average SAT Score
1060
Class Size
13
Boarding %
96

Matriculation

Matriculation

(2024)
Ranking University/College Students
#6 University of Chicago 1 +
#23 University of Michigan 1 +
#28 University of California: Santa Barbara 1 +
#34 University of California: San Diego 1 +
#34 University of Rochester 1 +
#36 University of California: Irvine 1 +
#38 University of California: Davis 1 +
#42 Boston University 2 +
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 +

Academics

IB

(38)
IB Chinese (SL,HL)
IB English (SL,HL)
IB English B (HL)
IB German (SL,HL)
IB Spanish (SL,HL)
IB Spanish B (SL,HL)
IB Chinese (SL,HL)
IB English (SL,HL)
IB English B (HL)
IB German (SL,HL)
IB Spanish (SL,HL)
IB Spanish B (SL,HL)
IB Economics (SL,HL)
IB History (SL,HL)
IB Biology (SL,HL)
IB Chemistry (SL,HL)
IB Environmental Systems and Societies (SL)
IB Physics (SL,HL)
IB Analysis and Approaches (SL,HL)
IB Film (SL,HL)
IB Language A: School-supported Self-taught Literature (SL)
IB Chinese ab Initio (SL)
IB French (SL)
IB Global Politics (SL)
IB Applications and Interpretations (SL)
IB Music (SL,HL)
IB Theatre (SL,HL)
IB Visual Arts (SL,HL)
IB Theory of Knowledge
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Sports

(6)
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Soccer
Tennis
Volleyball

Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(36)
Anime Club
EF Literary Magazine Club
Film Club
Lego Club
Meditation with Aromatherapy Club
Music Time Club
Anime Club
EF Literary Magazine Club
Film Club
Lego Club
Meditation with Aromatherapy Club
Music Time Club
Organized Open Run Basketball Club
Robotics/Olympiad Team
Learning Lab
Lunar New Year Program
Model United Nations Program
Student Council
Table Tennis Team
Academy Rocks
Advance Paint-by-Number Club
Analog Photography Club
Art Club
Badminton Club
Chess Club
Coloring Book Club
Debate Club
Dungeons and Dragons
Art Portfolio Program
Drama Program
DECA Program
Environmental and Sustainability Program
TEDx Program
Choir
Dance Club
Feminist Club
Movie Club
Pride Not Prejudice Club
Volunteer Club
National Honor Society
Outdoor Leadership Program
Yearbook Program
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Arts

(4)
Music
Theater
Visual Arts
Film

School Link

Contact Info

https://www.efacademy.org/zh-cn/new-york/
582 Columbus Avenue, Thornwood, NY 10594
400-633-6156
hai.lin@ef.com
New York

Basic Info

Co-ed
Boarding Grades: 9-12
Urban
IB: Yes
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 2005
Campus Size: 97 acres
Boarding Rate: 96%

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Zoom, On Campus
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: EFset
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Frequently Ask Questions about EF Academy - New York

Tell me a bit about EF Academy - New York.
EF Academy - New York is Co-ed private boarding school located in New York, US. It was founded 2005 , and currently has about 347 students, 89.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.efacademy.org/zh-cn/new-york/.
Does EF Academy - New York have rigorous academic requirements?
EF Academy - New York also have 47% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do EF Academy - New York students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 101.97% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 52.46% go to top 25, and about 4.92% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for EF Academy - New York?
Similar to most private schools in the US, EF Academy - New York’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Boarding Tuition for EF Academy - New York?
The total fee for EF Academy - New York 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 - New York located?
EF Academy - New York is located in the State of New York of USA.
How popular is EF Academy - New York on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, EF Academy - New York is among the most popular schools, within top 328 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also EF Academy - New York has been favorited by 51 users.
How do I complete an application for EF Academy - New York?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about EF Academy - New York. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit EF Academy - New York’s official site: https://www.efacademy.org/zh-cn/new-york/ or call them at 400-633-6156.
Are there additional schools that are located close to EF Academy - New York?
Yes, here are few: The Masters School, The Harvey School and The Montfort Academy.

What is the FindingSchool rating for EF Academy - New York?
The overall rating for EF Academy - New York is B.

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