St Andrews School

• Year of foundation: 1961;
• Location: Boca Raton, Florida, USA;
• Age of students: 15-19 years;
• Total number of students: 575 people (13% are foreign students, approximately 17% of the total live in full board);
• Type of program: mixed;
• Type of accommodation: boarding house;
• Language of instruction: English.

The St. Andrews School programs are designed for high school students: 15-18 years (9-12 grades), which are preparing for admission to universities. At St. Andrews School, they are offered not only a balanced, strong and in-depth academic program under the guidance of professional teachers, but also the greatest opportunities for personal extra-curricular development - all on the Atlantic coast, in the sunny state of Florida.

In 2011, St. Andrews School joined the Round Square International Organization "for the personal and social development of students, their successful integration into the world community and attention to environmental protection." Students are educated as independent and responsible, independent and motivated to achieve high goals, learn their honor and honesty, they instill in their personal example respect for any nationality, race, culture and religion.

The school offers both a classical, universal course, and advanced subjects (AP), as well as an internationally recognized and popular IB program (International Baccalaureate). The average score of SAT among students and graduates is 1840; for foreign students there is a supporting language program ESL (English as a second Language). Graduates successfully continue their education in the most prestigious and elite universities across the country:

• University of Pennsylvania;
• Emory University;
• George Washington University;
• University of New York;
• University of Miami;
• University of Florida;
• Boston University.

Pupils live in comfortable residences on the campus: rooms are cozy, fully furnished and double rooms types (for boys and girls there are different Houses). Lounges for recreation and communication are also available for international students. Together with the students live school staff and educators: they monitor the cleanliness, order and discipline, help to solve any administrative and household issues, ensure the safety of the pupils 24/7.

Board meals (three meals a day) were specially designed to fully cover all the needs of young students: a balanced, tasty and healthy diet.

Subject list: Art, biology, chemistry, geography, history, literature, maths, music, physics, Religious studies

The most popular among students are sports clubs and communities - on the campus there is a huge number of options for active leisure:

• Cheerleading;
• Football (European soccer);
• Baseball;
• Tennis;
• American football;
• Water polo;
• Basketball;
• Swimming;
• Bowling;
• Softball;
• Athletics;
• Volleyball;
• Fight;
• Golf;
• Lacrosse.

There are also circles of art:

• Ceramics and sculptures;
• Performing art;
• Music and theater classes.

 Everyone can find the opportunity to fully discover their talents and unique abilities.

The school campus occupies more than 80 acres in the state of Florida, only 10 kilometers from the Atlantic coast. It is the sunniest region in the USA with a mild, favorable climate, where it is especially pleasant to swim and sunbathe, to master water sports and different activities. The campus includes more than 20 buildings, where everything necessary for a fully-fledged and happy life in the school is prepared for pupils:

• Modern extensive libraries - both with printed and electronic sources;
• Comfortable residences;
• Educational buildings with bright, well-equipped classes and lectures;
• Administrative buildings;
• Halls for general meetings, events, celebrations;
• 2 chapels;
• Scientific and practical laboratories with state-of-the-art equipment;
• Own bookstore;
• New Science Center;
• Center for Design and Arts;
• Numerous sports fields and fields for individual classes / team games (volleyball, football, basketball, baseball, athletics);
• Tennis courts;
• Swimming pool with aquacomplex;
• Fitness center with a fitness area.

Over the past few years, the budget for the renovation and modernization of the campus has exceeded $ 18 million - St. Andrews School always tries to keep up with the times and offer its students all the best.

Some services are paid additionally to tuition fee:

• Registration fee;
• Examination Boards;
• Educational deposit;
• Additional academic and language classes (optional);
• Additional leisure activities and excursions (optional);
• Air tickets;
• Transfer in both directions;
• Compulsory medical insurance;
• Personal pocket expenses;
• Visa fees and services, translation and certification of documents;
• Consular fee (paid at the Embassy).

Students must present the following documents to the admission committee:

• Test results in English;
• A report card with grades from the previous school (minimum for the last 2 years);
• Recommendations and characteristics from teachers (in priority - teachers of English and mathematics), class teacher, head teacher, director;
• A cover letter on "Why do I want to study at your school?".

Any awards and certificates for all kinds of achievements, not only academic, but also sporting, creative, social, are welcome. Remember that the school in private can always appoint additional exams and entrance tests (most often in mathematics).

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision