Still accepting applications for Fall 2026! Scholarships remain available on a rolling basis, and we encourage families to apply soon for priority consideration.
Our new campus is located between sandy beaches and snow-capped mountains just a 30-minute drive from downtown Los Angeles. Our students use Southern California as their classroom, exploring its natural wonders, respected universities, arts and science museums, and a world-famous entertainment industry.
As part of a global network that has sponsored more international students than any other U.S. high school for over a decade, our unique diversity-students from 60+ nationalities-shapes every aspect of life and learning on campus.
Our highly personalized approach lets students shape their journey based on their unique interests and future goals. With support from a dedicated University and Academic Counselor from year one, 92% of our graduates are accepted into their first or second choice university.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked CA School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 265 students
- Yearly Tuition: $71,700
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
EF Academy Pasadena ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Extracurriculars
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
2022
Last Day of School
Sat. May 23, 2026
Campus Size
16 acres
Student Body
Total Students
265 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
18 students
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
18 courses
List of Courses Offered
AP/Advanced Courses
Advanced Studies: AnatomyAdvanced Studies: Introduction to Philosophy
Advanced Studies: Linear AlgebraAdvanced Studies: Organic Chemistry
AP Art and DesignAP Biology
AP Calculus ABAP Calculus BC
AP ChemistryAP Comparative Government and Politics
AP Computer Science PrinciplesAP English Language and Composition
AP English Literature and CompositionAP Environmental Science
AP Human GeographyAP Macroeconomics
AP MicroeconomicsAP Physics C
AP SpanishAP Statistics
French 3French 4
Innovation & Impact: Capstone or MentorshipInnovation & Impact: Global Entrepreneurs
Mandarin 3Mandarin 4
Spanish 3Spanish 4
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$71,700
Tuition Notes
Tuition listed is for 7-day boarding. 5-day boarding tuition is $68,700 and day tuition is $43,700.
Admissions Director
Bobbie Jo Dobbs
Admissions Associate
Donna Rosenberg
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
20 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Art and DesignCampus and Community Service
CraftingDance
E-SportsEF VIBE – Visionaries in Business & Entrepreneurship
Girls Who CodeLanguage Exchange
Limitless (Math Club)Model United Nations
Music EnsembleOMID for Girls
Outdoor EducationOutdoor Sports
RoboticsSpeed and Agility Training
Student AmbassadorsStudent Media Services
Theater ProductionYearbook
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does EF Academy Pasadena cost?
EF Academy Pasadena's tuition is approximately $71,700 for private students.
What sports does EF Academy Pasadena offer?
EF Academy Pasadena offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Tennis and Volleyball.
What is EF Academy Pasadena's ranking?
EF Academy Pasadena ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Most extracurriculars offered.
When is the application deadline for EF Academy Pasadena?
The application deadline for EF Academy Pasadena is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to EF Academy Pasadena is Excelsior School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Marks School - Altadena (0.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
41 W Santa Clara Street
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 623-6339
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 623-6339
0.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1610 E. Elizabeth Street
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 798-8858
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 798-8858
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 246 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Tabernacle Of David Christian Academy
(Christian)
1536 E Washington Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 765-5105
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 765-5105
0.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 19 students
Levon & Hasmig Tavlian Armenian Preschool & Kdgn
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1694 E Washington Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 398-8199
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 398-8199
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 35 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Firehouse Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
1923 Allen Ave
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 798-2865
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 798-2865
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
School Reviews
5 6/16/2020
Our West coast campus is located in beautiful Pasadena, 40 minutes North of LA, and just an hour away from Santa Monica Beach. Pasadena is a delightful city and a safe place for young students to move around in. The campus has all the facilities a young student would need; innovative classrooms, open spaces, modern labs, a new gym, as well as a pool (so the students really can enjoy the Californian weather). The campus is top modern, and I am excited to accept new students to this Campus.
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