Located in the heart of Southern California, our new Pasadena campus is set in a peaceful community with a diverse landscape and stimulating learning environment.
Featuring modern amenities and all the tools, equipment and space you will need to let your education and imagination soar, the 16-acre campus offers plenty of green space for academic exchange and learning and is within reach to make the most of opportunities throughout Los Angeles County.
Earn an internationally recognized degree, get personalized course planning and university preparation and engage in more than 120 learning enrichment and club activities per year.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 175 students
- Yearly Tuition: $69,500
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
EF Academy Pasadena ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Extracurriculars
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
2022
Student Body
Total Students
175 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
12 students
Number of AP Courses
14 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
AP Art and Design, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Comparative Government and Politics, AP Computer Science, AP English Language and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Human Geography, AP Physics C, AP Psychology, AP Spanish, AP Statistics, AP US Government & Politics
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$69,500
Tuition Notes
Tuition listed is for 7-day boarding. 5-day boarding tuition is $66,500 and day tuition is $42,000.
Admissions Director
Bobbie Jo Dobbs
Admissions Associate
Donna Rosenberg
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
19 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess Club, Coding Club, Community Service Clubs, Cooking Club, Culture Club, Drama Club, Entrepreneurship Club, Language Clubs, Math Club, Model United Nations Club, National Honor Society, Photography Club, Physics Club, Robotics, Student Council, Yearbook Club, Yoga Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Club, Music Club
Chess Club, Coding Club, Community Service Clubs, Cooking Club, Culture Club, Drama Club, Entrepreneurship Club, Language Clubs, Math Club, Model United Nations Club, National Honor Society, Photography Club, Physics Club, Robotics, Student Council, Yearbook Club, Yoga Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Club, Music Club
School Notes
Vibrant, new campus
Experiential, global learning
Feel at home
California, up close
Explore the US university scene
EF Academy Pasadena accreditations:
- Our purpose-built campus will offer safety and security with newly constructed, spacious classrooms and labs, amazing natural surroundings and on-campus sports facilities. Theater students will step into the spotlight in our beautiful auditorium. The STEM center will be stocked with state-of-the-art equipment and welcoming art studios not only enrich classes but feature gallery space for exhibitions. The Student Union building will host the main dining hall with indoor/outdoor seating and a convenience store. Complete the school day with a bit of physical activity in the gym, pool, dance studio or basketball courts.
Experiential, global learning
- At our private international high school in Pasadena, our academic philosophy is rooted in holistic learning. Here students will engage with a variety of subjects and courses that aim to help them find and pursue their passions while preparing for university. We offer the widely-recognized US High School Diploma program from Grades 9-12, featuring our Global Leadership Program and hands-on learning.
Feel at home
- In the on-campus residences you will live in a modern space with stylish interior design that sparks creativity and fosters a feeling of togetherness. The residences will be secure and monitored 24/7 by security and live-in Resident Advisors. To build on the internationalism that defines our school, students will enjoy living with roommates from different countries around the world.
California, up close
- Our Activities Coordinator will organize a series of clubs, activities, and sports that will develop students` skills and inspire them to explore their interests. Start an after-school club on-campus, join a varsity sports team, volunteer in the local community or explore more of Southern California where you can learn to surf at the Santa Monica beach, hike Runyon Canyon, visit the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory and stargaze in Hollywood.
Explore the US university scene
- California host to some of US's most respected universities, whether that's California Institute of Technology, Pepperdine University, the University of California system and more. Our school in Pasadena is an ideal setting in which to prepare for university enrollment in California State, on the West Coast of the US and internationally. During the school year, representatives from 150 universities visit our campus to speak with our students.
EF Academy Pasadena accreditations:
- California State Education Department, National Association of Independent Schools, California State Association of Independent Schools
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does EF Academy Pasadena cost?
EF Academy Pasadena's tuition is approximately $69,500 for private students.
What sports does EF Academy Pasadena offer?
EF Academy Pasadena offers 5 interscholastic sports: Badminton, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for EF Academy Pasadena?
The application deadline for EF Academy Pasadena is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 6/16/2020
Our West coast campus is located in beautiful Pasadena, 40 minutes North of LA, and just an hour away from Santa Monica Beach. Pasadena is a delightful city and a safe place for young students to move around in. The campus has all the facilities a young student would need; innovative classrooms, open spaces, modern labs, a new gym, as well as a pool (so the students really can enjoy the Californian weather). The campus is top modern, and I am excited to accept new students to this Campus.
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