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Villanova Preparatory Private Boarding School
Programs and prices, tuition fees in Villanova Preparatory Private Boarding School
AP
- Dates: early September
- Age of students: 15-18
- Duration: 3-4 years
- Language of instruction: English.
An in-depth program for high school students will allow you to study one of the following areas at an advanced level:
- Modern languages
- Mathematical analysis
- Statistical analysis
- Natural Sciences
- Political science
- General history
- Psychology
- Latin
- US history
- Literature.
IB
- Dates: early September
- Age of students: 16-18
- Duration: 2 years
- Language of instruction: English.
Complicated program of international type is designed for high school students.
Description of Villanova Preparatory Private Boarding School
- Year of foundation: 1924
- Location: Ohai, California, USA
- Age of students: 15-18
- Type of studying: mixed
- Type of accommodation: residence
- Language learning: English.
The prestigious school has a rich history and traditions in education and upbringing, since the school was originally founded as a Catholic educational institution. Today, spiritual values are also relevant - teachers strive to find a balance between the academic preparation of students and their spiritual education.
Educational process
In addition to using of textbooks and printed resources, educational process stipulates usage of new technologies: modern computers, iPads, laptops. Students, entering the school, must have their own iPad in order to fully immerse themselves in the study of subjects, the development of scientific areas. The device can also be rented.
International students are offered additional language support in the format of the EIS course: native teachers organize classes in small groups for students in grades 9-11 to help them quickly adapt to the English-speaking environment, improve their knowledge level and skills of listening understanding, speaking, and comprehension of academic information.
Accommodation, meals, prices
Pupils live in beautiful school residences on the school territory. Residential buildings have laundry facilities, study and leisure areas.
Activities Villanova Preparatory Private Boarding School
In school, during free time from lessons, various types of sections, clubs and circles are available:
- School of Astronomy
- Photography courses
- Chess
- Multimedia
- Latin
- Chinese
- Leadership
- Sculpture
- Music
- Lacrosse
- Squash
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Tennis
- Swimming
- Golf
- Hockey
- Basketball
- Badminton
- Athletics and more.
Advantages
- A wonderful atmosphere in which local schoolchildren and foreign students are equally comfortable to learn
- Strong academic programs
- Small classrooms
- Experienced teachers who adhere to an individual approach
- Developed system of extracurricular activities
- Excellent equipment
- Modern comfortable residences on the school teriitory.
Facilities and equipment at Villanova Preparatory Private Boarding School
The school is located in the city of Ohai, famous for its natural beauty, on an area of 130 acres - the infrastructure of the school is full of modern equipment.
- Educational classrooms
- Residences
- Laboratories
- Computer classrooms
- Libraries
- Theater studios
- Art Gallery
- Sport halls
- Courts and playgrounds
- Pool and more.
Admission dates and extra charges
Tuition fees start at $ 50,800 per year.
Enrolment process
Future students of Villanova Preparatory School are required to pass several compulsory stages for successful enrollment:
- Filling out the online application, providing the necessary documents,
- Payment of registration fees,
- Passing interviews, possible entrance tests,
- Receiving an official invitation for studying,
- Payment of part or full of the tuition fee,
- Arrival on campus: accommodation in the residence, attendance at introductory events, start of classes.
Perspectives
Graduate statistics show that 100% of high school students successfully pass the final exams and enter the universities of their choice. Over the past three years, high school students have enrolled in the following educational institutions:
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
- Stanford University,
- Cornell University,
- Northwestern University,
- University of California (Berkeley, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Irvine, San Diego campuses),
- New York University,
- Boston College,
- Boston University,
- Georgia Institute of Technology,
- Pepperdine University,
- Northeastern University,
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill,
- Villanova University,
- University of Arizona,
- University of British Columbia.
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
- Student essay
- Testing English in school
- Information on student performance over the past two years
- Additional tests in subjects
- Letters of recommendation from teachers from the past place of study.
Scholarships Villanova Preparatory Private Boarding School
The school provides financial support based on the needs of families. If the student's family is unable to pay for the studying in full for any reason, Villanova Preparatory School will cover part of the costs.
In addition to financial aid, the institution also offers scholarship programs. Academic excellence scholarships are offered to students who score 90% or higher nationally on the HSPT, SSAT entrance tests. For students who score below 90%, the institution offers Augustine Scholarships, named after previous Augustinian fathers and brothers, which are awarded to students who show promise in a particular field of studying.
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Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
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Recommendations on when to apply
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