Dunn School
Description of Dunn School
- Location: Los Olivos, California, USA
- Age of students: 11-19 years
- Type of education: joint (mixed)
- Type of accommodation: residence (full board) from age 13
- Language of instruction: English.
Dunn School (Dunn School Dunn School) is a boarding school which was founded in 1957. Today it teaches students - both boys and girls from 11 to 19 years (grades 6-12), both American subjects and foreign students. According to the traditional British system of education today, 65 children in the middle classes and 162 pupils of grades 9-12 are studying, which complete the school curriculum and are preparing to enter the best universities. The total number of students is about 110-120 people: they are representatives of 8 American states and 14 world states.
The strongest academic directions of Dunn School are mathematics, natural and human sciences and various art fields. Small classes (11 people maximum) and individual, personal approach, which are practiced by all teachers without exception, help students to learn. Each student, they are sure, has its unique gifts, talents and abilities - it is only necessary to correctly reveal its potential and give a clear motivation!
90% of high school students study at least 1 subject at the AP level (Advanced Placement) - in-depth, much more complex than the standard course. Almost 100% of graduates receive invitations from the best universities not only in the USA, but all over the world even before the certificate is received. "Attractiveness" of the student in the eyes of the Admission Committee is facilitated not only by high academic results, but also by creative and sporting successes, by activity in public activities.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in Dunn School
Advanced Placement
Advanced education for high school students, traditional and typical in the United States. In high school, the United States offers students a huge selection of subjects to choose from - about 80 options! - of which 15-20 can be studied at an advanced level of increased complexity of AP (Advanced Placement). As a rule, subjects on AP students are chosen on the basis of their own preferences and goals - these are the disciplines that are required for entering the university, which the student plans to continue studying at the university. In the pupil's certificate, subjects studied at a complex level and passed on for examinations are marked as AP, which first of all attracts the attention of the admissions committee.
Dunn School at the AP level offers the following subjects:
- the world
- world history
- Computer techologies
- statistics
- English literature
- macroeconomics
- biology
- visual arts
- Spanish
- mathematics
- Chinese
- English
- microeconomics
- chemistry
- history of the USA.
There are special support programs for high school students (paid separately), an entrepreneurship program is taught, special approaches are developed for the education of foreign students (including intensive language support, additional lessons of English and academic English).
The cost of schooling is 55,000 $ for the academic year (1 semester (half-year) = 27,500 $), including boarding and boarding at a full board. The indicated cost is not included and is paid additionally:
- Registration fee = 100 $
- SEVIS contribution = 200 $
- Deposit confirming the place on the course (for foreign students) = 2,500 $
- Support program in high school = 17,000 $ / year
- Examination Boards
- Additional academic and language classes (optional) = 6,800 $ / year
- Additional leisure activities and excursions (optional)
- Air tickets in both directions
- Transfer in both directions
- Mandatory medical insurance (+ accident deposit = 2,500 $)
- Personal pocket expenses
- Visa fees and services, translation and certification of documents
- Consular fee (payable at the Embassy) = 160 $.
Accommodation, meals, prices
Residences for boys and girls (separate buildings) are located in the heart of the campus - it's easy to get to educational buildings, sports infrastructure and creative studios. In each residence, along with students, caregivers live with their families and even pets: they monitor the observance of cleanliness, order and discipline, provide comfort to students, help them with the solution of any emerging issues. The rooms are designed for 2 people (conveniences in sufficient quantity are located on the floors), cozy common living rooms are offered for relaxation with TV and DVD, student kitchens with necessary appliances and utensils. Each residence has its own laundry.
The boarding (3 meals a day) was marked with a sign of quality: only fresh and healthy dishes are served to students. Daily on the table appear salads and dishes of fresh vegetables, sauces, meat dishes and seafood, freshly squeezed juices and useful, delicious sweets and pastries, a large number of fruits. On request, you can organize a separate diet - for example, if the child is allergic, prefers the vegetarian menu.
Subjects, specialties
Activities Dunn School
The school tries to fill and fill every day students: every day they wake up at 7 in the morning, and the call-off sounds at 11 pm - and every minute is busy with useful and interesting affairs, communication and self-development.
Students are actively involved in sports - the most successful can enter the school teams and practice practically at a professional level:
- american football;
- lacrosse;
- basketball;
- athletics;
- volleyball;
- tennis.
Most sports are available to everyone, it is taught as an elective or a studio of choice:
- mountain bike;
- rock climbing;
- surfing;
- horseback riding;
- swimming;
- dancing;
- yoga;
- general fitness.
Diverse and circles, sections and studios for the interests offered to students - everyone will be able to find employment for themselves to taste and new like-minded people, to show their unique talents and abilities:
- cookery;
- medicine;
- art studio;
- School of Music;
- debate;
- business investment;
- chess;
- knitting and more.
On weekends, competitions, quizzes and sports events are organized for students, exciting walks, picnics and barbeques, fascinating excursions to the most famous cities of the USA, historical and cultural monuments, visits to entertainment centers and parks.
Facilities and equipment at Dunn School
The campus of the school is located in sunny and hospitable California, not far from the famous Santa Barbara and the spacious sandy beaches of the coast. Los Angeles International Airport can be reached within two hours, and to lively and vibrant San Francisco - for 5 hours by car.
The campus is located almost in an oak grove: it is a green, shady and well-groomed territory with clean air and an established infrastructure for eduvation, living, sports and recreation. The total area of ​​the territory reaches 55 acres - here are:
- Department of Art: drawing and painting studio, ceramics and graphics, sculpture workshop, film studio, laboratory of classical and digital photography;
- High school with a cozy courtyard and bright, sunny classrooms;
- 6 tennis courts;
- 4 large, multifunctional sports grounds with professional coating;
- pool;
- spacious sports hall;
- basketball courts;
- fields for volleyball;
- climbing wall;
- numerous bike paths;
- tables for ping-pong (table tennis);
- Café Earwing Cafe, created and managed by high school students Dunn School;
- individual high-tech audiences and high school classes;
- green and cozy outdoor areas, picnic areas;
- an extensive library (print and electronic resources);
- own medical center;
- Modern scientific and technical laboratories for practical training, conducting experiments and personal research projects;
- theater;
- school store with useful trivia, office supplies, drinks and snacks;
- music studios;
- large common dining room;
- common room for students.
Admission dates and extra charges
The cost of schooling is 55,000 $ for the academic year (1 trimester (half-year) = 27,500 $), including full board accommodation. The indicated cost is not included and is paid additionally:
- Registration fee = 100 $
- SEVIS contribution = 200 $
- Deposit confirming the place on the course (for foreign students) = 2,500 $
- Support program in high school = 17,000 $ / year
- Examination Boards
- Additional academic and language classes (optional) = 6,800 $ / year
- Additional leisure activities and excursions (optional)
- Air tickets in both directions
- Transfer in both directions
- Mandatory medical insurance (+ accident deposit = 2,500 $)
- Personal pocket expenses
- Visa fees and services, translation and certification of documents
- Consular fee (payable at the Embassy) = 160 $.
Extras:
- Registration fee (for a programme/course) 2500 USD
- Deposit for a course/programme 2500 USD
- Application fee 200 USD
- Consular fee 160 USD
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
All applicants should prepare:
- a report card for the admissions committee with grades from the previous school (data for the last 3 years)
- recommendations from teachers (in priority - mathematics and English teachers)
- characteristics from the class teacher, teachers, head teacher or director (always on the form schools on a corporate model)
- a SSAT entrance test is mandatory for all, and if you can provide a TOEFL certificate confirming the level of the English language, you will get a slight advantage.
For all entrants, a personal interview is conducted with the director or the representative of the admissions committee - in person or by Skype.
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about Dunn School
Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
