Duration: 38 weeks (27 August 2024 - 23 May 2025)

Who it's for: Designed for early-stage English learners with limited prior experience, this pathway offers an intensive year-long language program. Students will progress from foundational to academic language skills, preparing them for life at EF Academy.

Structure:

– First 27 weeks: Intensive, full-day English language courses tailored to individual needs.

– Final 11 weeks: Academic language skills across six subjects with a specialized curriculum.

Assessment: Monthly progress reports with detailed feedback and individual meetings to celebrate growth and plan improvements. The Director is available for family conferences.

Integration: Students will join noncredit Art and Physical Education classes and after-school clubs with current EF Academy students, ensuring full integration into the school community. They will participate in all campus activities, preparing for entry into 9th or 10th grade.

Support: Individual academic support and pairing with trained dorm parents and resident assistants. Prep Program teachers often continue teaching students in later grades, fostering strong relationships.

Duration: 30 weeks (9 January 2025 - 8 August 2025)

Who it's for: For students with some foundational English skills, this pathway reinforces these skills and integrates them into boarding school life for a semester, preparing them for EF Academy.

Structure:

– First 11 weeks: Continue developing foundational English skills with Fall Pathway students.

– Final 19 weeks: Transition to academic language skills across 6-8 subjects.

Assessment: Monthly progress reports with specific feedback and individual meetings. The Director is available for detailed feedback sessions with families.

Integration: Similar to the Fall Pathway, students join non-credit subjects and after-school clubs, fully integrating into the EF Academy community. Participation in all campus activities ensures comprehensive preparation for entry into higher grades.

Support: Individual academic support, office hours, and pairing with trained dorm parents and resident assistants. Preparation Program teachers often work with students in later grades., aiding their transition.

Duration: 19 weeks (31 March 2025 - 8 August 2025)

Who it's for: For students with a strong English foundation, this pathway focuses on developing academic language skills.

Structure: Students will engage in a rigorous academic language development program. The program is comprised of individual units of study every four weeks unified by unique themes across core content areas.

Assessment: Regular progress monitoring to ensure a smooth transition into EF Academy.

Integration: Students will join noncredit subjects and after school clubs. Over the summer months on campus students will mix with our International Summer School students from around the world.

Support: Continuous individual support and progress monitoring. Students benefit from trained dorm parents and resident assistants. Preparation Program teachers often work with students in later grades, easing their transition to EF Academy.

Duration: 9 weeks (25 June 2025 - 29 August 2025)

Who it's for: For students with strong foundational English skills needing to acclimate to boarding school and the demands of American international high school.

Structure:

– First 3 weeks: Acclimation to learning in a US classroom and boarding school life

– Next 3 weeks: Rigorous academic language skills development

– Final 3 weeks: Integration and practice

Assessment: Regular progress monitoring to ensure readiness for EF Academy courses.

Integration: Students will have sufficient time to acclimatise to life at boarding school. Over the summer months on campus students will mix with our International Summer School students from around the world.

Support: Continuous individual support and progress monitoring throughout the program. Our approach ensures students develop both academic and social skills, easing their transition to EF Academy.