October Featured Schools

Rancho Solano Preparatory School
Phoenix, Arizona

Key Selling Points

• Highly ranked private school offering both IB and standard American high school diploma
• Small teacher to student ratio means individualized attention and personalized education
• State-of-the-art facilities; whether students are interested in technology, STEM, arts, music, or community service, there are options available
• Monthly school newspaper run by students in both the upper and middle school
• #2 Best Private K-12 School in AZ

Scholarships

• Incredible early bird price available exclusively for CIEE students. Any fully school ready application submitted by Oct 29​th​ for August 2019 start will be subject to the 2018​ ​ CIEE pricing agreement, with discounts of up to 60% for boarding students. Speak with your ISC for details. Discounts vary by country.

Availability

• ​Ideal applicant is 9th or 10th grade
  • Strong 11th graders also considered
  • 8th grade boarding also available
• Applicants should be interested in a multiyear enrollment
• Up to 3-4 applicants from each country
• Actively recruiting Chinese students
• Please note January applications are not accepted at this school. We are highlighting this option due to the early bird pricing opportunity for August 2019 applicants

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Desert Sands Unified School District
La Quinta, California

​KEY SELLING POINTS

• Fast​ application and enrollment process
• Very strong host family placement network in the area
• Strong athletic offerings
• Large population of students translates to wide range of course offerings
• Great option for students looking for the quintessential American high school experience
• Close proximity to LA means access to countless cultural attractions such as film festivals, music festivals (Coachella), concerts, and museums.

SCHOLARSHIPS

• None available, although this district is one of our most affordable options in California

AVAILABILITY

• Accepts all grades from all countries (please note, no diplomas offered)

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Pacifica Christian High School
Santa Monica, California

​KEY SELLING POINTS

• Rigorous arts program, great option for students considering careers in music or film
• Multimillion dollar renovation project completed within the past year, including state of the art technology for the newly implemented  STEM program
• Located in the heart of Santa Monica, within walking distance of the beach and the famous Santa Monica pier
• 10 sports offerings, including beach volleyball in the spring
• School is quite comprehensive, offering opportunities in student govt, spiritual life, community service, and over 18 clubs led and organized by students. Examples include a surf club, and video game design club, a feminist club, and an environmental protection club

SCHOLARSHIPS

• Small discounts off tuition available; case by case basis

AVAILABILITY

• Applicants from all countries considered
• Currently enrolling 10th and 11th graders

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Connecticut IB Academy
East Hartford, Connecticut

KEY SELLING POINTS

• US News and World Report Gold Medal School; Blue Ribbon School; ranked as the #2 public high school in Connecticut
• Strong STEM focus
• Several clubs, activities, and service opportunities; small school offering individualized support
• Flexible with low English Test Score students
• Conveniently located beside the city of Hartford, CT; halfway between New York City and Boston

SCHOLARSHIPS

• No scholarships

AVAILABILITY

• Accepts all grades and PG students
• Accepts students from all countries

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Lake Mary Preparatory School
Lake Mary, Florida

KEY SELLING POINTS

• Over 20 AP courses, 21 clubs, and 16 sports offered
• Strong international student program, including comprehensive ESL support, mentors, college counseling program, and weekend and break trips
• Great academic, sports, and student boarding facilities
• Exceptional STEM Program recognized by the State of Florida for innovation
• Located in beautiful Florida, only 30 minutes from Orlando

SCHOLARSHIPS

• Scholarships for non-Chinese students - up to $12,400 off tuition for semester or $22,000 off tuition for year

AVAILABILITY

• Accepts all grades
• Accepts students from all countries