Educatius Group F-1 Inbound High School Program is CSIET Listed
Educatius Group’s USA F-1 Inbound High School Program Listed by CSIET for 7th year in a Row
California, USA
Idyllwild Arts Academy
Established: 1986
Mountains
School Facts
School Description
Idyllwild Arts Academy is an arts-focused private boarding school in the United States, offering intensive, specialized training in creative writing, dance, fashion design, film and digital media, interdisciplinary arts, music, theater, and visual arts. Idyllwild graduates are sought after by some of the top conservatories and universities around the world.FACILITIES
Located on a forested, 205-acre campus in Southern California’s San Jacinto Mountains, campus facilities include a $6 million concert hall, performance spaces, art studios, and galleries. Students also have access to a fitness center, a basketball court, a writing resource center, a library, and a bookstore.
SPORTS AND ARTS
Instead of an organized athletics program, Idyllwild Arts Academy provides recreational facilities for students’ athletic development. State regulations in California can cause some restrictions for international students playing Varsity-level sports at their school. Please contact us for details.
Idyllwild focuses on pre-professional training to gifted young artists. Idyllwild Arts Academy is one of the most recognized names in secondary art education. Students develop as professional artists in the field of their choice under the guidance of accomplished and distinguished instructors.
AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Idyllwild Arts Academy alumni include American Idol finalist Casey Abrams, Tony-nominated actress Marin Ireland, and the New York Philharmonic principal oboist Liang Wang. Niche.com states that Idyllwild Arts Academy is the Best Private High School for the Arts in America.
DORMITORIES AND STUDENT LIFE
Students share a bedroom with one roommate in on-campus dormitories. Housing options include a gender-inclusive dorm and an upperclassman honors dorm.
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Awards and Accomplishments Of School
Idyllwild Arts Academy alumni include American Idol finalist Casey Abrams, Tony-nominated actress Marin Ireland, and the New York Philharmonic principal oboist Liang Wang.
School News
Idyllwild Arts Academy was named as Niche.com's #1 High School for the Arts in America for 2019!
Famous Alumni
1) Angelina Burnett – Writer and Producer, Hannibal, 2) Elora Hardy – Founder and Designer of Ibuku Bamboo Designs, 3) Liang Wang - New York Philharmonic principal oboe, 4) Marin Ireland - Tony Award nominee, 5) Nate Lowman - contemporary artist, 6) Vesselin Gelev - violinist, Deputy Chief of London Symphony 7) Trevor Hall - Singer/Songwriter 8) Casey Abrams – Musician, Singer, Songwriter
- 9, 10, 11, 12, Post Graduate (PG) Grades at School
- 205 acres Campus Size
- 55% Percentage of International Students
Diploma Year Offered?
YesStudent Population
CoEd - School for both gendersSAT Average
1100ACT Average
26English as Second Language (ESL) Support Available
YesFrench Immersion
NoSpeciality Programs
The Art in Society Program offers a Distinction in Global Arts, Action, and Social Entrepreneurship.Accepting Students in Grades
9, 10, 11, 12, Post Graduate (PG)Ages Accepted
14-18ELTiS Minimum
No MinimumTOEFL Minimum
No MinimumOther - Eligibility Requirements?
Accept Duolingo; App deadline Jan 15, Notification: March 10, Idyllwild Arts ESL Assessment via Skype More difficult for 12th grade, does not accept Spring semester students for 12th gradeMore School Photos!
Blogs and News!
Getting the Edge - Dr. Sharon Tan, Academic Director, Featured in US News & World Report
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