Elite Preparatory Academy 伊利亚特精英预备学院

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◆ #8 Best BoardingHigh Schools inAmerica全美寄宿高中排名第8

一、关于EPAAbout EPA

1、Elite Preparatory Academy (EPA) is a private boarding school located in New Jersey, USA,enrolling students from grades 8 to 12. 伊利亚特精英预备学院（EPA）是一所位于美国新泽西州的私立寄宿学校，招收8至12年级的学生。

学校排名

学校周边大学

Philosophy办学理念

“l saw the angel in the marbleand carved until l set him free."

- Michelangelo米开朗基罗

Reveal 揭示

the inner strengths, talents, and passions of each student just as Michelangelo revealed the angel hidden within the marble. We provide a learning climate that champions the discovery of true potential and individual prosperity. 揭示每个学生的内在力量、天赋和激情，就像米开朗基罗揭示了隐藏在大理石中的天使一样。我们提供了一个学习氛围，支持发现真正的潜力和个人繁荣。

Inspire 激发

students to exceed their current boundaries. Through challenging and engaging learning experiences, our goal is to awaken a sense of curiosity and ambition, galvanizing an attitude of success and achievement. 激励学生超越他们目前的界限。通过具有挑战性和参与性的学习体验，我们的目标是唤醒学生的好奇心和野心，激发他们对成功和成就的态度。

Shape 塑造

their growth through guidance and good example. We introduce critical thinking, problem-solving, and the development of essential navigation skills to refine the abilities and sharpen the focus of every student. 通过指导和榜样塑造他们的成长。我们引入批判性思维，解决问题的能力，以及基本导航技能的发展，以完善每个学生的能力，并提高他们的注意力。

Empower 赋能

them to control their future. We give students the tools, confidence, and independence they need to forge their own path, allowing them to lead, innovate, and make meaningful contributions to the world around them. 让他们掌控自己的未来。我们为学生提供开拓自己道路所需的工具、信心和独立性，使他们能够领导、创新并为周围的世界做出有意义的贡献。

二、Curriculum & Academic Opportunities 课程与学术机会

● 35 Core Courses核心课程

● 11 Elective Courses选修课程

● 25 AP Courses AP课

● 18 Honor Courses荣誉课

● Stuent-Teacher Ratio师生比例: 1 :4

● 8 Avg. Class Size平均班级规模

● Multidisciplinary Projects多学科项目

● Personal Projects个人项目

● Off-campus Internships校外实习

● Volunteer Opportunities志愿者机会

Research Project 研究项目:

 Colby Mansion Pond Project科尔比庄园人工湖项目 (2024-2025)

Divided into 7 groups for collaboration分成7个小组进行协作:

• Team 1 : Biology 生物

• Team 2: Physics 物理

• Team 3: Film Making 电影制作

• Team 4: Math 数学

• Team 5: Grant Writing 募资

• Team 6: Marketing 市场营销

• Team 7: Book Writing 书籍撰写

三、Personalized Education Plan因材施教

Students create a core project based on personal interests and strengths, developed over a semester or academic year, enabling them to apply learning in a meaningful way. 学生根据自己的兴趣和优势，在一学期或一学年的时间里完成一个核心项目，使他们能够以有意义的方式应用所学知识。

STEM

Research projects, experiment design, Physics Olympiad. 研究项目，实验设计，奥林匹克物理竞赛。

Music 音乐

Composition, performances, competitions (e.g., YoungArts) 作曲、表演、比赛（如青年艺术）

Art/Design 艺术/设计

Art exhibitions, digital portfolios, community art projects. 艺术展览，数字作品集，社区艺术项目。

Social Sciences & Humanities社会科学与人文科学

Research on societal issues, MUN participation, solution-oriented projects. 社会问题研究，模联参与，面向解决方案的项目。

Academic Competitions Opportunities 学术竞赛机会

• Physics Bowl 物理碗

• USA Physics Olympiad (USAPhO) 美国物理奥林匹克竞赛

• American Mathematics Competitions (AMC) 美国数学竞赛

• American Invitational Mathematics Examination(AIME) 美国数学邀请赛

• USA Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO) 美国数学奥林匹克竞赛

• USA Chemistry Olympiad (USNCO) 美国化学奥林匹克竞赛

• New York Regional Literature and Writing Competition 纽约地区文学和写作比赛

• School-hosted Hudson International Music Competition 学校主办的哈德逊国际音乐比赛

EPA Wins 1 st Place in School Overall Score at the 2024 Physics Bowl Competition EPA在2024年物理碗比赛中获得学校总分第一名。

HUDSON SCHOOL OF MUSIC 哈德逊音乐学院

The Hudson School of Music at EPA provides high-quality music education, combining instrument performance, vocal training, music theory, composition, and performing arts in a comprehensive program. Emphasizing holistic development, the school offers personalized guidance and ample performance opportunities, aiming to cultivate creative, skilled musicians and prepare them for higher education and professional careers. EPA的哈德逊音乐学院提供高质量的音乐教育，将乐器演奏，声乐训练，音乐理论，作曲和表演艺术结合在一个综合项目中。学校强调全面发展，提供个性化的指导和丰富的演出机会，旨在培养有创造力、技能娴熟的音乐家，为他们接受高等教育和职业生涯做好准备。

四、 EPA文化EPA Life

1、 Nutrition and Diet 营养与饮食

2、 Developing Good Study Habits 养成良好的学习习惯

Build discipline and focus through structure, support, and minimized distractions. 通过结构、支持和最小化干扰来建立纪律和专注。

Scheduled Study Hall 自习室

• Time: 7:30–9:30 PM every evening

• Establish a consistent study routine

Teacher Supervision 老师监督

• Teachers present for guidance and monitoring

• Immediate help and accountability

Managed Internet Access 网络管理

• Wi-Fi Restrictions: Limited access, especially for younger students

• Flexible Adjustments: Extended hours during finals, reduced access on regular days to minimize distractions。

3、 Mental Health 心理健康

4、 Communication 沟通

Effortless Teacher-Parent Communication 轻松的师生沟通

• Platforms 平台: WeChat, WhatsApp, and more

• Real-Time Updates 实时更新: Quick sharing of announcements and student progress快速分享公告和学生的进步

• Accessible 无障碍: Parents and teachers connect anytime, on any device 家长和老师可以随时在任何设备上联系。

五、 大学走向College Matriculation

14.3%  

#1 Admission Rate to Harvard, Yale, Princeton , Stanford, and

M I T ( B o a rd i n g ) 哈佛 、耶鲁 、普林斯顿 、斯坦福 、麻省理工录取率第一 （ 寄宿 ）。

Colleges Admitting EPA Students in 2024，2024年招收EPA学生的大学:

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

• Northwestern University 西北大学

• Vanderbilt University 范德堡大学

• Emory University 艾默里大学

• Carnegie Mellon University 卡耐基梅隆大学

• University of Virginia 弗吉尼亚大学

• More...

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六、 申请流程和费用Admissions process and tuition fees

申请

◆  申请表

◆  TOEFL or IELTS test is required需要提交托福或者雅思成绩

◆  SSAT or ISEE test is optional SSAT或者ISEE考试是可选的

费用

◆  Boarding tuition is $69,000

国际学生寄宿学费为69000美元一学年

◆  ESL, international student insurance and all other fees are about $5,000 to $8,000

ESL, 国际学生保险以及其他各项学杂费加起来共5000到8000美元不等

◆  EPA School offers a variety of scholarships for Chinese students, you are welcome toapply!

EPA给各类有才华，卓越领导力和潜能的中国学生提供各类奖学金，欢迎大家申请！

Charles Allen Riley II, PhD

Chairman of the Advisory Board (学术委员会主席） Member of the Board of Trustees（校董会成员）

• 40 years as a professor and American art critic 40年大学教授经验和美国艺术评论家

• Author of 43 books and contributor to Fortune magazine 著有43本书，也是《财富》杂志的撰稿人

• Advisor to White House and Federal Reserve 小布什和奥巴马两届政府和美联储顾问

• Princeton University at 15, PhD by 22

15岁进入普林斯顿大学就读，22岁获得博士学位