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EF Academy New York offers a customizable academic pathway. Students pursue the full IB Diploma or select IB/AP courses. Advisors tailor a plan based on strengths, with immersive, hands-on learning and field studies. Learning beyond textbooks emphasizes hands-on discovery in and outside the classroom.
Students come from 60+ nationalities, creating a global high school community. Cultural clubs and global studies opportunities encourage sharing perspectives. The Nobel Prize Museum partnership lets students hear from laureates and display work.
After-school life includes sports, outdoor leadership, cultural clubs, and robotics. Varsity athletics include soccer, volleyball, basketball, cross-country, tennis, and cheer, plus intramural clubs. These activities foster teamwork and personal growth.
Advisors help design a personalized graduation pathway with one-to-one counseling. Daily mentorship and 24/7 support come from house parents, teachers, and university counselors. The Advisory Council includes leaders from Harvard and Yale, such as Dr. Reimers, Dr. Kumar, and Dr. Santos.
Daily mentorship and 24/7 support help well-being and success. The campus is welcoming and inclusive, encouraging belonging. Advisory groups meet regularly to support students academically and socially.
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.
