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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
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Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy, La Cañada Flintridge
Courses / Programs
Located in La Cañada Flintridge, Los Angeles County, CA, Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy (FSHA) is a small, private Catholic boarding and day high school for young women in grades 9-12. We offer our girls an academically challenging program in a caring and supportive environment surrounded by a faith-filled community with active family involvement. We believe this foundation is integral in the education and development of successful students. We know that the young women who graduate from FSHA recognize their own dignity and strengths for life.
Flintridge is home to a truly international population. Our current boarders come from China, Japan, Mexico, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and the United States. Recent years have also seen boarders from Argentina, Brazil, Germany, Guatemala, Nigeria, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam and Spain.
Our boarding halls are made up of 23 rooms, where two girls usually share each room. In order to foster interaction among students from different cultures, the director of boarding students makes a consistent effort to assign students from different countries as roommates.
We are accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and many others.
Boarding and Day Programs:
- For Girls in Grades 9-12:
- College Preparatory Curriculum
- Advanced Placement Courses
- College Preparation Courses SAT I and ACT
- Academic Advising & Student Support
- Summer Programs
- Technology Programs
Core subjects include:
- Science
- Math
- English
- Social studies
- Spanish
- Computer studies
- Fine arts...
- For Girls in Grades 9-12:
- College Preparatory Curriculum
- Advanced Placement Courses
- College Preparation Courses SAT I and ACT
- Academic Advising & Student Support
- Summer Programs
- Technology Programs
Core subjects include:
- Science
- Math
- English
- Social studies
- Spanish
- Computer studies
- Fine arts...
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
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...
Excelsior School in Arcadia, Los Angeles County, CA
Courses / Programs
Excelsior School is a private college prep school, grades 7-12 which has been in existence since 1986. It offers boarding opportunities.Excelsior School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), provides a rigorous academic educational experience and offers small group learning and individual attention to students. It has established an excellent track record of graduates matriculating at distinguished colleges and universities.
Excelsior's mission is to prepare students not only for college, but also for life, so that our students can develop the skills necessary to succeed in our fast-changing, multi-cultural, technological world.
Since 1992, it is authorized under Federal laws to enroll foreign students.
Co-Ed Boarding Programs (Grades 9-12)
- College Preparatory Curriculum
- Advanced Placement Courses
- College Preparation Courses SAT, ACT
- English as Second Language (ESL) Courses
Subjects include:
- Science
- Math
- English
- Social studies
- Spanish
- Computer studies
- Fine arts...
- College Preparatory Curriculum
- Advanced Placement Courses
- College Preparation Courses SAT, ACT
- English as Second Language (ESL) Courses
Subjects include:
- Science
- Math
- English
- Social studies
- Spanish
- Computer studies
- Fine arts...
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
Sunset Bay Academy, San Diego
Courses / Programs
Sunset Bay Academy is a co-ed therapeutic boarding school located in San Ysidro, 20 miles south of San Diego, California. We offer a three-phase therapeutic program dedicated to supporting troubled teens ages 12-17 and their parents in acquiring the needed tools to restore hope and create healthy relationships within their families. Our core focus is working with struggling teenage boys and girls to generate long-term sustainable behavioral change.
Our academic program is designed to maximize student learning by encouraging academic excellence and motivating students to consider college as a viable option. We use a computer based academic program featuring 3-D animation, interactive activities and cutting edge multimedia.
Our curriculum has the flexibility to customize instruction to meet each student’s needs. We offer a range of courses that meet middle and high school requirements and students also participate in our Spanish immersion program. In addition, we offer weekly SAT preparation classes.
Students benefit from group and individual therapy, family workshops and personal growth workshops for parents and students. We also offer an after care program.
Therapeutic programs for troubled teen boys and girls ages 12-17:
- Middle school and high school academic programs
- Weekly SAT preparation classes
- Spanish immersion program
- Group therapy
- Individual therapy
- Family workshops
- Personal growth workshops for parents and students
- After care program
- Extracurricular activities
- Sports
- Middle school and high school academic programs
- Weekly SAT preparation classes
- Spanish immersion program
- Group therapy
- Individual therapy
- Family workshops
- Personal growth workshops for parents and students
- After care program
- Extracurricular activities
- Sports