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Private Boarding School in Los Angeles County, California
Oaks Christian School, Los Angeles County:
Oaks Christian School (OCS) is an independent, college preparatory boarding school serving middle and high school-age students in grades 6-12. Our school is located in Westlake Village in Los Angeles County, California, adjacent to the 101 Freeway, and approximately 40 miles north-west of Los Angeles.
About Us:
Oaks Christian School, founded in 2000, continues to build a reputation of being one of the most respected private Christian high schools in California. The school mission statement reflects a top-notch academic program with an outstanding and competitive athletic department and a visual / performing arts division rivaling the top schools in the United States.
Oaks Christian School welcomes nationwide and international students to our high school. Oaks Christian Homestay is a unique feature of our boarding program.
We believe that international students living with American families creates a much better educational environment and provides more social and emotional support than an impersonal boarding dorm.
Accreditation:
Our school is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). We are a member of Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and also of the National Association of College Admission Counseling. Oaks Christian School complies with the NACAC Statement of Principles of Good Practice.
Our Aim:
Oaks Christian School aim is to dedicate ourselves to Christ in the pursuit of academic excellence, artistic expression, and athletic distinction, while growing in knowledge and wisdom through God’s abundant grace.
Boarding School Program for Grades 6-12 (Middle & High School-Age Students)
- All courses are college-preparatory. Advanced Placement (AP) & honors courses in all disciplines allow students to be challenged to their fullest academic potential.
- Homestay program for international students: Oaks Christian Homestay is a unique feature of our boarding program. Host families are carefully chosen by Oaks Christian School after a background and reference check and personal interviews.
- Small classes allow for meaningful interactions & foster the concepts of unity and teamwork.
- Teachers encourage students to analyze, and explore critical thought, in order to develop a qualified point of view.
Graduation Requirements:
Oaks works with each international student to build a personalized graduation plan according to previous academic background and preparation. Oaks requires 23.5 semester credits to graduate.
Our School Faculty:
Oaks Christian School has attracted faculty from around the country. There is a 12:1 student to teacher ratio. Forty-three percent of our faculty members hold advanced degrees. Our highly qualified, dedicated Christian teachers act as mentors and role models to our students, and inspire them to the highest levels of purpose and achievement.
Location:
Oaks is uniquely located in the beautiful and very safe suburban community of Westlake Village, about 40 miles northwest of Los Angeles, CA, and accessible to a wide range of metropolitan cultural experiences.
Los Angeles, the second largest city in the United States, is one of America's most popular destination locations and places to live. The weather is mild, and the entertainment and cultural options are endless.
Address:
31749 La Tienda Dr., 91362, Westlake Village, California , USA
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to
2026-07-13 were from:
Westlake Village; Woodland Hills; San Diego; Sochi, Russia; and more.
Westlake Village; Woodland Hills; San Diego; Sochi, Russia; and more.
Dunn School, Santa Barbara area
Courses / Programs
Located 28 miles northeast of Santa Barbara, in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley in southern California, Dunn School is a college preparatory day & boarding school with a focus on developing each student's academic and personal potential. We serve students from grades 6-12 in Middle & Upper School, specializing in humanities, science, math, languages, and more.
Boarding life at Dunn is truly a unique experience in which students learn to become independent while living and learning among friends. For many students, boarding life is a key part of their Dunn School education and overall growth. Through living on campus, students find their identity, develop talents, and establish friendships for life.
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.
Accredited College Preparatory School Programs for students in Grades 6-12:
- Middle school and Upper school
- Average 12 students per class
- Student to faculty ratio - 5:1
Core subjects include:
- Humanities
- Science
- Mathematics
- Foreign Language
- Fine Arts
- Middle school and Upper school
- Average 12 students per class
- Student to faculty ratio - 5:1
Core subjects include:
- Humanities
- Science
- Mathematics
- Foreign Language
- Fine Arts
THINK Global School
Courses / Programs
• THINK Global School (TGS) is a private, non-profit high school that travels the world, allowing students ages 14-18 years old the chance to study in four new international cities each academic year. • TGS offers a once-in-a-lifetime educational experience centered around travel and cultural immersion.
• TGS students are competitively selected from all regions and all walks of life. Together they are a miniature United Nations, representing over 25 different countries of citizenship, and a diverse range of experiences, talents and interests.
• THINK Global School if fully accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Schools - Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACS-WASC).
Upcoming & Previous School Locations around the world:
• 2021-2022: Australia, Bosnia, Botswana, Chile, China, Greece, India, Japan, Oman, Panama.
• 2019-2020: Bosnia & Herzegovina, Australia, Chile, Italy
• 2018-2019: China, Oman, Costa Rica, Greece
• 2017-2018: Botswana, India, Japan & Spain
• 2016-2017: Canada, Morocco & Peru
• 2015-2016: Sweden, Bosnia & Italy
• 2014-2015: New Zealand, Costa Rica, Greece
• 2013-2014: India, Tanzania, Japan
• 2012-2013: Argentina, Bhutan, USA
• 2011-2012: Ecuador, Thailand, Germany
• 2010-2011: Sweden, Australia, China
"The collective energy that the students at THINK Global School possess is remarkable. Somehow, the more places they go and things they do, the more energy they have!… It is such an inspiration!"
- TGS Residential Advisor
The school year consists of four terms, each held in a different country, where students have the chance to explore the history and culture of fantastic locations worldwide.
Features:
• Taught in small classes by friendly, dedicated and experienced teachers
• Student-driven instruction
• All subjects are inspired by the location, and are designed to combine learning with a wealth of cultural experiences.
Features:
• Taught in small classes by friendly, dedicated and experienced teachers
• Student-driven instruction
• All subjects are inspired by the location, and are designed to combine learning with a wealth of cultural experiences.
Cate School
Courses / Programs
Situated just 90 minutes north west of Los Angeles, in Santa Barbara County CA, Cate School, is a co-educational college preparatory day & boarding school of offering Grades 9 - 12. Founded in 1910, the School delivers a demanding academic program resulting in a breadth and depth of scholarly inquiry. In an intimate setting, students and teachers together pursue high ideals.
Fellow students become friends, teammates, and counselors. Our dorms are also home to Cate faculty and their families, and the bonds between students and teachers are built as much there as they are in the classrooms and on the playing fields.
Taught by faculty members who are passionate about their subjects and dedicated to ensuring that each student reaches his or her full potential, the coursework at Cate is both rigorous and engaging.
Co-educational Day & Boarding Programs for students in Grades 9-12:
Subjects & Activities include:
- Arts
- English
- Foreign Language
- History
- Human Development
- Mathematics
- Science
- Cross-Country
- Football
- Tennis
- Water Polo...
Subjects & Activities include:
- Arts
- English
- Foreign Language
- History
- Human Development
- Mathematics
- Science
- Cross-Country
- Football
- Tennis
- Water Polo...
The Thacher School, Ventura County
Courses / Programs
The Thacher School is a co-educational boarding high school for grades 9-12 located in Ojai, 85 miles northwest of Los Angeles in Ventura County, CA. The school serves academically talented students who will benefit from a rigorous college preparatory experience with ACT, SAT and AP courses. The faculty and students live and work closely together in a community in which cooperation, trust, honesty, and respect are the cornerstones of school life.
Together, we commit to the belief that demands in the academic classroom, when combined with those of mountains and horses, of sports and the arts, produce independent minds, strong bodies, and powerful character.
Dormitory life is a rich blend of studying, relaxing, sleeping, and enjoying with friends and prefects. In each dorm, senior prefects help administer rules and serve as role models for other students. Faculty members are also an integral part of dorm life, as most live in apartments attached to the dormitories.
We are accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Boarding Programs for boys and girls in Grades 9-12:
- Advanced Placement Courses
- College Preparation Courses SAT and ACT
- Study Abroad Program
- Outdoor Program
- Horseriding Program
- International Students welcome
Rigorous College Preparatory Curriculum:
- English
- Math
- Science
- History
- Fine Arts
- Modern Languages
- Advanced Placement Courses
- College Preparation Courses SAT and ACT
- Study Abroad Program
- Outdoor Program
- Horseriding Program
- International Students welcome
Rigorous College Preparatory Curriculum:
- English
- Math
- Science
- History
- Fine Arts
- Modern Languages
Oak Grove School
Courses / Programs
Oak Grove School is a progressive, co-educational day and boarding school offering a 7-day boarding program to both American and international high school students in 7th through to 12th grade. Based in Ojai City, Ventura County, southern California, we are situated approximately 54 miles (86 km) north of Los Angeles. Our graduates are accepted at top colleges and universities worldwide, and our SAT scores surpass national averages among both public and private high schools.
Our family-style boarding facility provides a warm and friendly home for 15 - 20 boarding students. Our dedicated residential staff lives on the premises offering support and guidance.
The average class size is of 12-16 students. The school is fully accredited by the California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
Co-educational Day & Boarding School Programs:
- 7-day boarding program available for students in Grades 7-12
- ESL Immersion Program for international students
- Family-style boarding facility
- Friendly home for 15 - 20 boarding students.
- Dedicated residential staff living on-site
- 7-day boarding program available for students in Grades 7-12
- ESL Immersion Program for international students
- Family-style boarding facility
- Friendly home for 15 - 20 boarding students.
- Dedicated residential staff living on-site
Villanova Preparatory School
Courses / Programs
Located in Ojai in Ventura County, California (approximately 54 miles north-west of Los Angeles), Villanova Preparatory School is a Roman Catholic co-educational boarding & day school based on the Augustinian tradition. We offer a rigorous college preparatory curriculum for grades 9-12, with a residental / boarding school program available for both national and international students. Our students are consistently placed into many of the top colleges in the country.
Villanova has a student-teacher ratio of 10:1 and an average class size of 16. We channel students' curiosity, enthusiasm and energy so they can reach the full potential of their abilities and interests.
This is achieved through a balanced program of academic courses, athletics, community service, art and extra-curricular activities. Students are guided to achieve their full academic potential through disciplined study and an enhanced spirit of inquiry.
Established in 1924, as a Catholic school in the Augustinian tradition, Villanova is a member of the Augustinian Secondary Education Association (ASEA) which comprises 8 secondary institutions in North America and over 100 schools worldwide.
Day & boarding programs for Grades 9-12 for both national & international students:
- College preparatory curriculum
- Students achieve strong college preparatory skills & gain a broad knowledge in the humanities, arts and sciences
- English Immersion with Support (EIS) Program: For international students whose English is not yet strong enough for a full college-preparatory course load
- Athletics, art, extra-curricular activities & community service
- College preparatory curriculum
- Students achieve strong college preparatory skills & gain a broad knowledge in the humanities, arts and sciences
- English Immersion with Support (EIS) Program: For international students whose English is not yet strong enough for a full college-preparatory course load
- Athletics, art, extra-curricular activities & community service