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EF Academy New York offers 7-day boarding and 5-day boarding; the vast majority are seven-day boarders, while local students may board five days a week and live at home on weekends. Boarding includes breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday–Friday and brunch and dinner on weekends, in shared triple rooms across two residence halls: South Hall for 9th–10th graders with shared bathrooms, and East Hall for 11th–12th graders with triple rooms and en-suite bathrooms; upgrades to twin or single rooms are possible depending on availability and approval by the school. The boarding package also includes airport transfers, Welcome Days, weekend activities and transportation, and a laundry card.
There is no formal dress code; students can wear whatever expresses their personality.
The dining hall is catered daily by Genuine Foods, offering health-conscious meals with fresh, seasonal ingredients; there is a full salad bar, sandwich station, and soups of the day, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and halal options.
EF Academy is part of EF Education First.
EF Academy New York is a high school set on a 97-acre Thornwood campus near New York City, welcoming students from 60+ nationalities. The school offers an American high school diploma with the option to pursue the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme or individual IB/AP courses, allowing students to tailor their schedule to their goals. With daily mentorship and a 24/7 care team, advisers design personalized pathways toward graduation in a hands-on, student-centered environment. The campus supports immersive learning through field studies, collaborative projects, and small classes in modern science labs and flexible classrooms. On-site housing is available, alongside day programs, and facilities include a Fitness Center, outdoor pitch, courts, wooded trails, and a dining hall serving inspired meals. Partnerships such as the Nobel Prize Museum broaden exposure to laureates and real-world inquiry. EF Academy New York is accredited by the Middle States Association and the New York State Education Department.
