EF Academy New York
- American
- AP
- IB Diploma
Per yearUSD 47.5K
About
Private day and boarding high school on a 97-acre wooded campus in Thornwood, Westchester, about an hour from New York City. Serves students in Grades 9–12 with the U.S. High School Diploma with AP courses or the IB Diploma. Students come from 60+ nationalities.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
American · AP · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 13–19
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 60
- Scholarships
- Yes
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| 9 | USD 47,500 |
| 10 | USD 47,500 |
| 11 | USD 47,500 |
| 12 | USD 47,500 |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| 9 | USD 47,500 |
| 10 | USD 47,500 |
| 11 | USD 47,500 |
| 12 | USD 47,500 |
Source: school website (efacademy.org) · checked 2026-11-06
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| EF Academy New York (this school) | USD 47,500 | USD 47,500 |
| Léman Manhattan Preparatory School | USD 44,000 | USD 72,000 |
| La Scuola d'Italia Guglielmo Marconi | USD 30,100 | USD 39,360 |
| THINK Global School | USD 94,050 | USD 94,050 |
| French-American School of New York | USD 39,660 | USD 46,825 |
| Nord Anglia International School New York | USD 23,600 | USD 57,800 |
Source: school website (efacademy.org) · checked 2026-11-06
One-off costs
- Application fee
- USD 75
- Enrolment fee
- USD 700
- Deposit
- USD 1,000
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
American curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12 · Ages 5–18
Grade-by-grade like US schools; students graduate by earning course credits, often with AP courses in high school.
AP
High school, by subject · Ages 15–18
College Board's university-level courses that high-school students choose subject by subject, with exams scored 1–5 each May.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Performing arts
- Outdoor education
- Sport
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Boarding
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Gym
- Sports field
- Boarding
Sports
- Volleyball
- Soccer
- Cross country
- Tennis
- Mountain biking
- Running
Arts
- Art studios
- Music rooms
- Performing arts
After-school activities
- Robotics
- Model United Nations
- Performing arts
- Outdoor adventure
- Varsity athletics
- Student clubs
Upcoming events
- Nov23MonApplication deadlineAll day
Early Admissions application deadline (Fall 2027 entry)
Checked 2026-10-30
Check on the school's page - Jan15FriApplication deadlineAll day
Regular Admissions application deadline (Fall 2027 entry)
Checked 2026-10-30
Check on the school's page - Mar11ThuApplication deadlineAll day
Enrollment reply deadline (Fall 2027 entry)
Checked 2026-10-30
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- Accreditations
- IB
- Memberships
- COIS
Location
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