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EF International Academy Oxford Campus, on Pullens Lane in Headington, Oxford, England.
Entrance to Cotuit Hall, part of EF International Academy, also on Pullens Lane.

Education First EF International Academy (EFIA) is a private boarding and day school offering high school programmes, starting from 9th grade through 12th grade for children from the age of 12 years. EF International Academy is in New York City in the United States, and Oxford and Torbay[1] in the United Kingdom.[2]

With a mission to break down barriers in language, culture and geography, EF has helped people of all ages and nationalities become citizens of the world. To date, EF has helped over 15 million people to learn a new language, discover the world, or earn an academic degree. In India, EF offers its private international high school programme through EF International Academy.[3]


The school is exclusively established to prepare overseas students for admission to prestigious universities world-wide. Education First International Academy is part of EF Education First.

High school programmes offered by EF International Academy:

==Clubs and Activities==[6] Student clubs and sports programmes are extremely active at EF International Academy

Student clubs and events in Oxford

Clubs are also a great way for students to make new friends and have fun. Student organised clubs and school events include:

• Boxing, Culinary, Football, Photography, Debating and Rugby clubs • Art exhibitions / photography exhibitions • The Badger Newspaper produced by students • Celebrating Red Nose Day to raise money for a charity • Sports Olympics • Graduation and Summer Ball • Hispanic Cultural Event • Lunar New Year • International Day • Rock band and music society

Student Clubs and events in Torbay

The clubs and activities at Torbay reflect the diversity and broad interests of its multinational student community. Our students have helped develop a full and varied programme of clubs and activities that caters to the whole school, for example:

• Photography, Football, Drama & Film clubs • Student Year Book Committee • Sports Olympics between the Houses- Dorset, Cornwall, Devon and Somerset • Lunar New Year Celebrations • International Day & Christmas Party • Summer Ball to celebrate students achievements • Theater visits to London

Student Clubs and events in New York

Student clubs and activities are carefully designed to meet the needs and interests of our diverse and gifted student community. Students organise many of the groups and events themselves. Students have participated in the following clubs and activities:

• Art, Business, Drama, Environment, Drawing, Math, Yoga clubs • Soccer, Swimming, Basketball clubs • Community Service Day • Student Prom and Graduation • Halloween • Sports Day • International Day • Model United Nations

Alumni Association

The EF International Academy Alumni Association helps students to stay in touch with the school and provide them with a career network for the future.[7]


References

  1. ^ http://www.study-uk.org/about-study-uk/membership/members-directory/ef-international-academy-torquay/
  2. ^ "International Academy". EF Education First. Retrieved 2012-10-18.
  3. ^ Urs, Anil. "Business Line: Industry & Economy / Economy: EF International eyes India for more school admissions". The Hindu Business Line. Retrieved 2012-10-18. {{cite web}}: External link in |publisher= (help)
  4. ^ http://www.ibo.org/school/006047/
  5. ^ "EF International Academy: Programmes". EF Education First. Retrieved 2012-10-18.
  6. ^ http://www.ef.com/ia/students-life/clubs-activities/
  7. ^ http://alumni.efacademy.org/


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