Fairmont International Education

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1 Fairmont International Education Est. 1953

2 Located in Southern California, Fairmont Private Schools has partnered with parents who seek the best opportunities for their children since With five campus locations, Fairmont is the oldest, largest, nonsectarian private school in Orange County. Known for exceptional academic outcomes, Fairmont serves preschool through high school students and provides an individualized educational experience for all students to help them reach their full potential. Fairmont s mission is to prepare students for colleges of quality and to challenge them to become exemplary citizens of a global society. Top reasons why families choose Fairmont: Safe environment with exceptional discipline policies keeps students focused on academics 100% of Fairmont Preparatory Academy graduates attend college, with 86% choosing to attend the nation s top 100 colleges Students are supported by a team of adults including teachers, administrators, counselors, coaches, host families and activity coordinators Online summer school programs allow students to return home for the summer break and continue to learn English and refine their language skills Location in Orange County, the second largest county in California (near Southern California tourist attractions such as Pacific beaches, museums, theme parks and world class shopping malls) Fairmont Private Schools Locator Map Fairmont Private Schools Important travel facts: The Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the typical port of entry for international students arriving to Fairmont. LAX airport is 30 miles from Fairmont Private Schools. In order to enter the United States for academic study, students must have three documents: passport, Form I-20 and F-1 visa. The Fairmont-issued Form I-20 is the documentation required for students to study in the United States. The US Government-issued F-1 visa is the documentation required for students to enter the United States. Students can enter the United States up to 30 days in advance of the date on their Form I-20, but no later than 30 days after the date on their Form I-20.

3 FAIRMONT INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY (7th 11th Grade) Welcoming students from around the world, Fairmont International Academy offers a one year, multi-leveled program of intensive EPL (English as a Primary Language) instruction in preparation for elite college preparatory high schools within the United States. Students are exposed to optimal experiences in English language acquisition through intensive literary analysis, reading comprehension and writing. In addition, Fairmont International Academy offers a full mathematics program, as well as courses in science, social studies, American history, music, art, drama and physical education all of which provide students with the strong cognitive language preparation that is necessary to promote to the nation s top college prep schools. The EPL program also includes cultural immersion activities such as American holiday celebrations and cultural excursions to best initiate students understanding of American culture. Fairmont s Homestay Program is available to students interested in living with local American families. The majority of graduates from Fairmont s WASC-accredited International Academy program continue their high school education at Fairmont Preparatory Academy. Countries and regions represented ( ): Bosnia Brazil China Croatia Denmark France Germany Georgia Hong Kong Hungary India Japan Kazakhstan Korea Macau Mexico Poland Russia Serbia Singapore Spain Taiwan Thailand Vietnam Quick Facts Established in 2003 English language instruction EPL (English as a Primary Language) for 3 hours per day Full Mathematics program (Algebra through Pre-Calculus) Individualized instruction according to each student s unique language ability Full academic program in US History, Science, Social Studies, Music, Drama, Art, and Physical Education High school admissions support with faculty serving as academic advisors to students in the process of applying to American college prep schools Cultural immersion activities including American holiday celebrations, cultural excursions, museum visits and outdoor education Student Housing and Homestay Fairmont has a host of caring professionals who are committed to helping students feel at home when they arrive in the US. Experience confirms that homestay programs with American families allow students to acquire English and gain cultural understanding at an accelerated rate, unmatched by other living arrangements. Three arrangement options: 1. Live with an American host family arranged by Fairmont s Homestay Coordinator 2. Live with own family/extended family 3. Live with an American host family arranged by an outside agency

4 Class of 2010 Student outcomes Fairmont Preparatory Academy Our outstanding student body performs exceptionally well on standardized tests, like the SAT. One of the hallmarks of a Fairmont Prep education is that each and every student is prepared for and has the opportunity to succeed at the highest caliber colleges. Class of 2010 SAT Statistics: 86% of our 2010 graduates were accepted to top 100 colleges and universities (as defined by US News and World Report) CRITICAL READING MATH WRITING 1509 Congratulations Class of Alumni Spotlight IB MAGNET DOMESTIC INTL. ASB CIF ALL STUDENTS STUDENTS STUDENTS STUDENTS STUDENTS STUDENTS STUDENT ATHLETES The College Board (which administers the AP Program) recognizes Fairmont Preparatory Academy as having one of the highest student success rates in the state of California in math, science, and technology. A Closer Look at the Class of 2010 National SAT Average Esther Chung Harvard University Co-Valedictorian. National AP Scholar. National Merit finalist and scholarship recipient. Academic Decathlon 1st place overall. Medical Magnet Student of the Year. Most Valuable Player Tennis. Founder of on-campus club, Cancer Universal Research Endowment Foundation. Violinist with national and international appearances. Quartile 1 (Top 25%) Total # students Avg. GPA Avg. SAT % accepted to top 100 colleges and universities* Avg # years at Fairmont 97% 91% 94% 45% 86% Niranjan Kumar University of California, Berkeley International Baccalaureate student. Medical Magnet student. Internship teaching at an orphanage for blind children outside of Bangor, India. Co-President of Fairmont Assist Program. Secretary of National Honors Society. ASB athletics commissioner. Varsity basketball player. *As defined by US News and World Report

5 Fairmont Preparatory Academy (9 th -12 th Grade) Located on the historic Stanton Estate in Anaheim, Fairmont Prep is a WASCaccredited, destination campus attracting students from throughout Southern California and the world. Fairmont has refined college preparation with a high school that prepares students for college experiences different from those of yesterday. Students are ready for educational and professional options that are only now emerging. Best known for multiple academic paths such as the Medical and Engineering Magnet Programs, International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, Advanced Math and college prep courses, Fairmont Prep has a vibrant campus culture with over 55 clubs, 16 CIF sports and award-winning fine and performing arts programs. Fairmont Prep s unique counseling services work with families individually to offer insight to the college admissions process, and to identify the best college fit for each individual student. 100% of Fairmont Prep graduates attend college, 95% of students who applied (115 students) were accepted to top 100 colleges (according to US News & World Report). At Fairmont Prep, students mature into responsible, well-rounded young adults prepared to make a difference in the world. Quick Facts about Fairmont Prep Combination of programs unlike any other school in California: - College Prep with a well-rounded program of courses across disciplines - Engineering Magnet featuring college-level courses - Medical Magnet with direct-to-med college acceptances - International Baccalaureate Program with 21 courses - Advanced Math with the ability to earn up to 22 college credits - Advanced Placement Program with recognition by the College Board as having one of the highest student success rates in California in math, science and technology Established in 1993 Counselors that consistently place graduates at the top 50 and top 100 universities and colleges each year Over 55 active clubs and organizations With 47% international students, Fairmont has a long history of accepting, and providing special support for international students The Fairmont private schools Path to a Top College/University Apply to Fairmont Private Schools Admissions Review I-20 Process English Proficiency Assessment Accepted to a Fairmont Private Schools Program English and Math Assessment, ISEE or SSAT Fairmont Program Placement High School Graduation Accepted to an American College or University

6 Fairmont class of 2010 gained admission to the following institutions American University Amherst College Arizona State University Art Center College of Design Art Institute of Orange County Babson College Bentley University Boston University Boston College Bradley University Brown University Brandeis University Bryn Mawr College Bucknell University California College of the Arts California Institute of the Arts California Lutheran University California Polytechnic University, Pomona California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo California State Universities: Dominguez Hills East Bay Fullerton Long Beach Los Angeles Northridge Sacramento San Bernardino Sonoma Stanislaus Carnegie Mellon University Case Western Reserve University Chapman University Claremont McKenna College Clark University Columbia University Cornell University Concordia University DePaul University De Pauw University Drew University Drexel University Duke University Earlham College Eckerd College Emerson College Emory University Fordham University Franklin College, Switzerland George Mason University George Washington University Georgia Institute of Technology Gettysburg College Hamilton College Harvard University Harvey Mudd College Heidelberg University, Germany Hofstra University Indiana University Ithaca College John Cabot University, Italy Johns Hopkins University Kettering University Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, South Korea Laguna College of Art and Design Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Los Angeles Loyola Marymount University Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Germany Lynn University Manhattanville College Marymount Manhattan College Miami University of Ohio Michigan State University Mount Holyoke College Mt. St. Mary s College Class of 2010 New York UniversitY: College of Arts and Science Liberal Studies Program in London and New York Highlights Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development Leonard N. Stern School of Business Northeastern 133 graduates University Northern Arizona University Northwestern University 100% college acceptance Oberlin College Occidental College Ohio State University Otis College of Art and Design Oxford College 95% of Students Who of Emory University Pace University Pennsylvania State University, Erie Applied (115 Students) Pennsylvania State University, University Park Pacific University Polytechnic Institute Were Accepted to Top 100 of New York University Pepperdine University Pitzer College Universities Pomona College The Pratt Institute Purdue University Reed College Rensselaer Polytechnic Average GPA= Institute Richmond, The American International University in London RMIT Average SAT =1797 University, Vietnam Rochester Institute of Technology Roger Williams 1.4 million dollars in University Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology San Francisco State University scholarships Santa Clara University St. John s University St. Mary s College of California School of Visual Arts Skidmore College Smith College Stanford University State University of New York: Albany Binghamton Buffalo Stony Brook Suffolk University Swarthmore College Syracuse University Texas A&M University, College Station Texas Tech University Tufts University Tulane University Union College United States Military Academy at West Point University of Arizona University of California: Berkeley Davis Irvine Merced Riverside San Diego Santa Barbara Santa Cruz University of California: Los Angeles University of Colorado, Boulder University of Chicago University of Connecticut University of Delaware University of Denver University of Hawaii, Manoa University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign University of La Verne University of Maryland, College Park University of Massachusetts, Amherst University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth University of Minnesota, Twin Cities University of Michigan, Ann Arbor University of Oregon University of the Pacific University of Pittsburgh University of Redlands University of Rochester University of San Diego University of San Francisco University of Southern CaliforniA: College of Letters Arts and Sciences Davis School of Gerontology Viterbi School of Engineering University of Tampa University of Utah University of Virginia University of Washington, Seattle University of Washington, Bothell University of Wisconsin, Madison Vanderbilt University Vassar College Wake Forest University Waseda University, Japan Washington State University Washington University in St. Louis Wellesley College Westmont College Whitman College Whittier College Williams College Worcester Polytechnic Institute Yale University For more information, please contact: Joseph Blake M Ed Director of Admissions (714) ext jblake@fairmontschools.com Betty Petersen Director of Admissions (714) ext bpetersen@fairmontschools.com 2200 W. Sequoia Avenue Anaheim, CA