501 Cambridge StreetSan Francisco, California 94134

+1 415 661 8810

www.cambridgeprep.org

Viewbook2017–2018

Our MissionPreparing students to be successful global citizens in college and beyond by fostering creativity, curiosity, collaboration, leadership, responsibility, and integrity in a balanced and comprehensive educational environment encompassing the academic, cultural, physical, and spiritual aspects of their lives.

About Cambridge Prep• Private• Co-educational• Day and Boarding options• Located in the internationally-

diverse city of San Francisco• College preparatory• Globally focused• 80 students in Grades 7-12• Accredited by the Western

Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

Cambridge Prep by the Numbers

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The average class size. Classes may be as small as 2 students, but will never exceed 20 students. Smaller classrooms allow for smarter learning.

The number of Advanced Placement (AP) classes offered at Cambridge Prep. All AP courses are taught live in the classroom, not online.

The number of AP Scholars (special recognition by the College Board) that have graduated from Cambridge Prep over the past 5 years.

The percentage of all students who took at least one AP exam. In addition, 92% of seniors took at least one AP exam.

The percentage of Cambridge Prep graduates accepted to an American college or university.

AP Biology 2015-2016: 4 students; AP Biology 2016-2017: 7 students

We Put the Prep in PreparatoryYour goal is to attend the best possible American college or university. Our job is to prepare you so you can meet your goal. At Cambridge Prep, the academics are top-notch: our courses are all approved by the University of California, we offer 18 Honors-level and 19 Advanced Placement (AP) courses (all taught live, not online), and our faculty are not

It’s a Small WorldOur students have come from a wide range of countries around the world including China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, the Philippines, Burma, Belize, South Korea, Spain, Indonesia, and (of course) the United States. Our internationally diverse student body and globally focused curriculum means that you will gain a greater worldview to prepare you for college and beyond.

You’re One in a Million…Except when you’re in class at Cambridge Prep. Students learn better when they get individualized attention from their teachers. That’s why our class sizes are small – you’ll be with an average of just 8-9 students in each of your classes. And a 5 to 1 student-to-teacher ratio means that you’ll get the personalized instruction to help you succeed.

Run Wild…With our cross-country team and play volleyball, basketball, badminton, and soccer against other local schools. Research has shown that students who participate in interscholastic sports do better academically. In addition, you will learn essential skills such as leadership, teamwork, sportsmanship, and personal responsibility.

Like to Go Clubbing?Then we have the clubs for you! You can play ping-pong, mahjong, chess, or the ukelele. You can travel, ride a bicycle, or lift weights. You can put together the yearbook or write for the school newspaper. You can be on student council or be in the school play or musical. And if you have some other passion, you can start your own club. It’s easy at Cambridge Prep!

Speak English Like a NativeWe know that academically rigorous high school classes are doubly challenging when taught in another language. So we have a comprehensive English Language Learning program that gives you the support you need while helping you become fluent in English as quickly as possible.

We Won’t Pay for College…But we’ll help you get there. Our dedicated college counselor will guide you through every step of the college admission process – from researching schools to writing the essay to preparing for the SAT, ACT, and TOEFL to ensuring all deadlines are met. The results are spectacular: 100% of Cambridge Prep students are admitted to an American college or university!

Facilitating FacilitiesGood facilities enhance the learning experience. Located on a large six-acre campus with over 6,500 sq. ft. of classroom space, modern science and computer labs, a recently renovated library, 160-seat Little Theater with state-of-the-art lighting and sound, cafeteria, gymnasium and locker rooms, weight room and fitness area, 250-seat chapel, and much, much more, Cambridge Prep is the ideal place to facilitate your learning.

Location, Location, Location…Situated in the vibrant, culturally diverse city of San Francisco, Cambridge Prep draws upon the multitude of resources of the Bay Area – including Silicon Valley, Stanford, and UC Berkeley – and is only minutes away from San Francisco International Airport (SFO), a non-stop flight from most major cities around the world.

Why Cambridge Prep?

A Home Away From HomeOur dormitories have single and double occupancy rooms, kitchen area, dining room, and recreation rooms, and our caring dorm parents are there to help with homework, take you on weekend activities, and make it easier to be thousands of miles away from home.

The WASC Stamp of ApprovalCambridge International Preparatory School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Only accreditation can assure that a school is a trustworthy institution for student learning and can validate the integrity of a school’s program, transcripts, and diploma.

Academic Excellence• Highly-qualified faculty holding certification and/or

advanced degrees in their discipline• Low student-to-teacher ratio of 5:1• Individualized attention• State-of-the-art instructional technology• Inquiry-based learning with hands-on projects• Collaborative student teams that foster leadership,

creativity, and imagination• University of California approved college preparatory

curriculum• 19 Advanced Placement (AP) courses offered:

✦ AP Biology✦ AP Calculus AB✦ AP Calculus BC✦ AP Chemistry✦ AP Chinese Language and

Culture✦ AP Computer Science A✦ AP English Language and

Composition✦ AP English Literature and

Composition✦ AP Environmental Science

✦ AP European History✦ AP Government and Politics:

United States✦ AP Macroeconomoics✦ AP Microeconomics✦ AP Physics 1✦ AP Psychology✦ AP Statistics✦ AP Studio Art: Drawing✦ AP United States History✦ AP World History

English Language Learning• Gives students the foundation, structure, and support to master

English quickly and correctly• Curriculum designed for students’ levels of English proficiency

✦ Immersion: Provides the beginning English student (TOEFL 26-40) with basic English vocabulary and grammar, emphasizing reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

✦ Sheltered: Teaches the intermediate English student (TOEFL 41-59) mainstream content in a classroom setting that provides scaffolding in vocabulary. Students take 1-2 additional English support classes to build fluency.

✦ Mainstream with Support: For the essentially English fluent student (TOEFL 60-79) to receive an extra English class while taking mainstream classes.

✦ Mainstream: Designed for the student who is fluent in English (TOEFL 80+).

In the Heart of the San Francisco Bay Area…Cambridge Prep is centrally located in the culturally rich, internationally diverse city of San Francisco, easily accessible by air, train, and car.

• 15 minutes from San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

• 15 minutes from downtown San Francisco

• 35 minutes from Stanford University (Palo Alto, California)

• 35 minutes from University of California, Berkeley

• 45 minutes from Silicon Valley (home of Apple, Google, Facebook, Tesla, Skype, etc.)

• 1 hour from Muir Woods National Park

• 1.25 hours from Napa and Sonoma Counties (home of famous California wineries)

• 3 hours from Lake Tahoe (world-class skiing and hiking)

• 4.5 hours from Yosemite National Park

• 5.5 hours from Los Angeles (Disneyland, Hollywood)

Most major national and international cities have a variety of non-stop flights to San Francisco International Airport.

Cultural Appreciation• Exposes students the rich culture of

San Francisco and the United States• Students must attend four cultural

events per year such as:✦ Concerts✦ Plays✦ Dance Productions✦ Sporting Events

✦ Lectures✦ Hikes✦ Fairs✦ Parades

AthleticsCompetitive interscholastic athletics emphasize good lifelong health habits and physical fitness, personal discipline, leadership, teamwork and sportsmanship.

✦ Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball

✦ Boys’ and Girls’ Volleyball

✦ Boys’ Soccer

✦ Boys’ and Girls’ Badminton

✦ Boys’ and Girls’ Cross-Counry

Social Development• Helps students

understand and demonstrate positive social interactions and group dynamics

• Fosters leadership, kindness, teamwork, patience, and personal responsibility

• Encourages giving back to the community with 40 hours/year community service requirement.

Performing ArtsTheatre allows students to explore their creative side, feel confident in public speaking, and improve their English.

At Cambridge Prep, we have:• Introductory and advanced classes in

acting, directing, and technical theatre

• 140 seat theater with state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems

• Two full-scale productions per year

College Counseling• Dedicated college counselor begins working

in partnership with students and parents in ninth grade to plan the college process.

• Individualized counseling finds “good fit” schools for each student’s academic and non-academic needs.

• 100% of Cambridge Prep graduates are accepted into an American college or university – most are top-100 schools.

Top-100 Schools Accepting Our Graduates:• University of California, Berkeley• University of Calfornia, Los

Angeles (UCLA)• University of California, San

Diego• University of California, Irvine• University of California, Davis• University of California, Santa

Barbara• University of Southern California

(USC)• University of Chicago• Purdue University• St. Lawrence University

• Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)

• Indiana University• University of Illinois, Urbana-

Champaign• University of Washington• Pratt Institute• Rutgers University• Tulane University• Creighton University• University of Pittsburgh• George Washington University• Lewis & Clark College• Reed College

Living on Campus…

Cambridge Prep has a full-service boarding program that offers a variety of benefits for students and their families:

• Boarding program serves up to 50 students in newly renovated dormitories

• Full-time residential director and additional full-time residential staff live on-site

• Furnished rooms – many with private bathrooms

• Full meals provided by resident chef• Fast wireless internet• Structured activities and free time for

students• Extra academic help through study halls

IMPORTANT DATESJan. 1 – May 31, 2017 Applications acceptedJuly 1, 2017 Tuition due in fullAugust 6, 2017 Dormitory opensAugust 10, 2017 School year beginsDec. 18, 2017 – Jan. 5, 2018 Winter breakMay 31, 2018 School year ends

COST OF ATTENDANCE..........................................................Application Fee $ 350...........................................................Enrollment Fee $ 1,000

.........................................................................Tuition $ 23,500 Includes lunch, textbooks, yearbook, and field trips

.....................................................Boarding Program $ 21,500 Includes guardianship services, dormitory housing, meals

....................................Academic Support Program $ 5,000 Optional, per semester

..............................................Guardianship Services $ VariesApproximately $5,000. Cambridge Prep includes guardianship for boarding students in boarding cost.

...................................................Home-stay Services $ VariesComparable to cost of the boarding program

......................................Estimated Additional Costs $ 9,500Includes technology, supplies, clothing, cell phone, and miscellaneous expenses

Tuition and fees are non-refundable.

LIVING ARRANGEMENTSStudents have a choice of three living situations while attending Cambridge Prep:

• The Cambridge Prep dormitories. All meals are provided along with structured study time and weekend activities. Facilities include single and double occupancy rooms, kitchen area, dining room, and recreation rooms.

• Approved home-stay situation. This is an arrangement where the student experiences American culture by living as a member of an American host family.

• Immediate family. Students may live with parents, grandparents, or an aunt/uncle with a house or apartment in the San Francisco area.

Students are not permitted to live alone or in any situation without consistent adult care and supervision.

ADMISSION PROCESSAdmission to Cambridge Prep is extremely competitive. Using a rolling admissions process, student applications are reviewed as they are submitted. Decisions are given within two weeks of submission. Students must enroll within one week of acceptance. Late applications are only considered on a space-available basis.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTSFamilies must complete the online application packet and submit a non-refundable $350 application fee. Supplementary materials that must be submitted include:• Certified transcripts from middle/secondary schools• Official TOEFL iBT score from ETS• English and mathematics teacher recommendations• Personal recommendation• Personal statement from student• On-campus or Skype interview

ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTSOnce a student has been accepted for admission, families must complete the online enrollment packet and submit a non-refundable $1,000 enrollment fee and a $5,000 non-refundable tuition deposit. Supplementary materials that must be submitted include:

• Notarized guardianship designation and acceptance• Copy of family bank statements• Copy of student’s birth certificate• Copy of student’s passport• Documentation of immunizations for MMR, Hepatitis

B, Tdap, Hib, and Varicella• I-901 Port-of-Entry Fee and Receipt (if appropriate)

GUARDIANSHIPGuardians play a special role in the life of a Cambridge Prep student as they facilitate communication among the student, school, and family and serve as the parents’ legal representative in case of emergency. Someone who travels regularly, lives outside of the San Francisco area, or is not fluent in English and the native language of the family is not a suitable choice as a guardian.

ADMISSION TO CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL PREPARATORY SCHOOL – 2017-2018

We look forward to meeting you!

To find out more…• Visit our website:

www.cambridgeprep.org• Schedule a visit:

+1 415 661 8810• Email us:

admissions@cambridgeprep.org