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Boarding Schools in California

1 . Nawa Academy Courses / Programs
Often referred to as the best kept secret in private education, Nawa Academy is a coed, independent boarding school located on the West Coast in French Gulch, 20 miles northwest of Redding, CA. As a leader in experiential education, Nawa Academy serves students in both middle school and high school, utilizing a hands-on learning approach. Fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Nawa Academy offers courses for students in the college preparatory tract and follows the California State curriculum. Nawa Academy is a non-traditional boarding school that prepares students with diverse learning needs to meet the challenges and complexities of the future. Nawa Academy openly embraces the qualities of individuality, responsibility, diversity, human dignity and respect for others. International students accepted. Learn more about our traveling boarding school program (South Africa, China, Canada, Guatemala, Peru, India, and more.
Middle school and high school. In addition to the core academic subjects, Nawa Academy offers many unique elective courses in areas like fire science, metal fabrication, forestry management, tribal customs, computer science, music, etc. After school and on weekends: training and many outdoor activities. Adventure and academic based summer school programs also available.
2 . Dunn School Courses / Programs
Dunn School is located twenty eight miles northeast of Santa Barbara, in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley, California and is a college preparatory school with a focus on developing each student's academic and personal potential. We believe that the depth and quality of the relationship between students and teachers is central to the process of education. Hence, Dunn offers small classes and a unique advisor program. Our students meet with their faculty advisors daily to address academic or personal issues. Our academic curriculum is complimented by our visual and performing arts programs, co-curricular athletics, and outdoor education. Dunn School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and is one of only seven private independent schools accredited by the Association for Experiential Education.
Middle school and upper school, average 12 students per class, student to faculty ratio is 5:1
3 . Julian Youth Academy Courses / Programs
The Julian Youth Academy is is a fully accredited, private Christian residential boarding school for teen girls 13-17, located in the mountains of San Diego county near San Diego, California. A program of Teen Rescue, this residential boarding school for teenage girls is aimed at helping troubled teen girls by providing firm but loving intervention, interactive education and life skills training. Our all girls boarding school is open to families regardless of race or religion. We have open enrollment and students are in the classroom year-round so your child has the continuous opportunity to experience success in their education. Our staff is also available for individual tutoring. If a student completes their high school degree while at the Julian Youth Academy, we can assist them in coordinating college level correspondence courses.
All high school levels for grades 6 through 12. The curriculum we use is home school-based and published by Alpha Omega Publications.
4 . Southwestern Academy Courses / Programs
Southwestern Academy, founded in 1924, is an private boarding and day school for boys and girls grades 6 through 12. Southwestern Academy is a college preparatory school and classes are based on the University of California's a-g entrance standards. We have students from all around the world who benefit from Southwestern Academy's small classes, active student body and challenging educational program. We offer students the opportunity to study at either of two distinctly different and beautiful campuses. The San Marino, Southern California, campus is in a historic orange grove area near Pasadena and Los Angeles. The Arizona campus, known as Beaver Creek Ranch, is located deep in a red-rock canyon in northern Arizona. Students may attend either campus and if space permits, may divide the academic year between the two. Southwestern Academy is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and is approved by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Department of Homeland Security for attendance by international students.
Our graduation requirements are based on the University of California recommendations. A minimum of 4 years of English, 3 years of math, 2 years of a foreign language, 2 years of laboratory sciences, and 3 years of history, including U.S. history. Advanced placement options and honors courses are offered in English, History, Math, and Science. We offer three intensive levels of English as a Second Language "ESL", to all our international students.
5 . Army and Navy Academy Courses / Programs
Army and Navy Academy is a college preparatory, military, day and boarding school for men young men in Grades 7-12. Located in Carlsbad, San Diego County, Southern California, we incorporate leadership training. By following the WestPoint model, our cadets learn about the benefits of structure, motivation and discipline in their lives. Over 95% of our graduates attend college.

One of our key strengths is the academic turn-around. On a regular basis, we see students improve their academic level, often within the first semester of attendance. Small class sizes, a highly committed staff and individualized support set students up to succeed and prepare them for college.
Boarding Programs for boys Grades 7-12; Day Program; College Preparatory Program; Leadership In Military Program; Athlethics Program; Summer ESL Program; Summer Recreation Program.