45
minutes from New York City
60+
nationalities
7:1
student to staff ratio
97
acres
Campus life
Surrounded by 97 acres of wooded grounds, our high school in New York is tucked in the quiet suburban town of Thornwood, in Westchester County. With bright and modern learning spaces, access to healthy resources and a series of daily activities, our students have plenty of space to pursue their passions and explore their home away from home.
A space for everything
Explore the boarding school residences, classrooms and other facilities on our New York campus.
![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 1600 1600"%3E%3C/svg%3E)
![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 1000 862"%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Classrooms
Science labs
Art Studio
Auditorium
Library
Staff Offices
Student residences
Laundry rooms
Reception and security office
Dining Hall
Health Center
Fitness Center
Indoor sports court
Soccer Field
Outdoor basketball and tennis court
On-campus trail
Courtyard
Student lounge
Virtual campus experience
![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 2400 2800"%3E%3C/svg%3E)
360 New York Campus Tour
Explore our New York campus by browsing through classrooms, dorm rooms, the cafeteria, auditorium, music room and other exciting locations on campus to see the inspiring environment our students live and learn in.
Inspired learning
With bright and modern classrooms, equipped STEM labs and spacious art studios, our high school learning facilities are energizing spaces where ideas flourish.
A place to call your own
Our students have plenty of space to keep a healthy balance of school and life while feeling at home on campus. Live and learn among friends from over 60 nationalities in safe residential environments and learn both independence and collaboration. Even those who do not live on campus are encouraged to call this space their own with countless activities, friends and opportunities offered to them.
Residential support
Our residential and campus life teams help make our boarding school your home away from home.
Health and Wellness
Your health is a top priority and our nurses, counselors, security and catering teams help you stay healthy and safe.
Round-the-clock activity
Participating in co-curricular clubs and sports is at the core of the international high school experience. Our on-campus facilities provide the perfect environment to implement a full schedule of enriching activities seven days a week.
Leisure and learning off campus
Explore the opportunities on offer in the Westchester and New York City area
Our daily structure
Our school day helps you learn how to manage your time, schoolwork, hobbies and social life.
*Due to COVID-19, our thoroughly revised health protocols mean school days look a little different now. Download our US Health Protocol to learn more.
![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 1080 1622"%3E%3C/svg%3E)
FAQ – Campus life
Here are the answers to some of the most common questions we receive about campus life at EF Academy New York.