School: The King’s AcademyLocation: West Palm Beach, FL

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school Facts:• Number of Students: 750 • Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:17• Estimated Start Date:

Mid August• Estimated End Date: Late May• School Uniform Required: Yes

location:• Population: 100,000• Located 20 Minutes West

of West Palm Beach• Weather:

Summer/Fall: Hot and TemperateWinter/Spring: Cool and Temperate

eligibility:• Enrollment Restrictions: 9-12

school PRoFileThe King’s Academy (TKA) is a private, Christian school with about 1,300 students from grades 7 to 12 on a state-of-the art, 60 acre campus. It is found safe suburban West Palm Beach, Florida; between Miami and Orlando. TKA’s facilities include an 11,000 square foot athletics complex, an Olympic swimming pool and aquatics center, tennis academy, television & film production studio, and a brand new, 23,000 square foot Center for the Performing Arts.TKA was recently recognized by US Secretary of Education as one of the top 50 private schools in the US, by being named a Blue Ribbon School. Graduates of The King’s Academy have matriculated into the United States’ most highly selective colleges & universities including Harvard, Yale, Princeton, and Colombia. The King’s Academy has successfully hosted students from all over the world including students from 10 different countries in 2015/2016, however; International Students make up just 3% of TKA’s total student body, allowing international students the perfect change to learn United States culture and English-language.International students benefit greatly from TKA’s 21 Advanced Placement (AP) courses, 65 bands, athletic teams, and choirs, and endless number of clubs and student life activities. TKA also offers international students an excellent English as a Second Language (ESL) program and personal guidance on the college entrance process.

community inFoRmationThe King’s Academy is located in beautiful, sunny South Florida, in suburban West Palm Beach. TKA’s campus is close to picturesque beaches, cultural venues, and more than 2,000 restaurants. International high school students will enjoy many outdoor activities, including water-sports and shopping at the 3 area malls and in down-town Palm Beach, including at world famous Worth Avenue. Beautiful weather, incredible scenery, and sporting opportunities make Palm Beach a safe and exclusive global destination. Palm Beach enjoys year-round warm weather including an average temperature of 24 degrees Celsius in the month of January. International parents can enjoy a holiday experience when visiting their students, as Palm Beach is home to some of the finest hotels and resorts in the world, including the Breakers and the Four Seasons Palm Beach.

university acceptance Rate: 100%university acceptances: Princeton University, Harvard University, Yale University, Columbia University, University of Chicago, Duke University, University of Pennsylvania, California Institute of Technology, Dartmouth, Brown University, Washington University, St. Louis University, Cornell University, Vanderbilt University, Rice University, Emory University, Georgetown University, Carnegie Mellon University, University of Virginia, Wake Forrest University, Tufts University, University of Michigan.

student oPtions:Foreign languages: Chinese, Latin, Spanishadvanced Placement courses: Art History, Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Chinese Language and Culture, Computer Science, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, Macroeconomics, Mechanics, Music Theory, Physics C, Psychology, Spanish Language and Culture, Statistics, Studio Art 2D, US Government and Politics, US History, World Historyarts: 2D Art, AP Art History, Ballet, Band, Dance, Digital Photography, Journalism, Music Theatre, Music Theory, Percussion, Praise Team, Studio Art, Studio Art drawing, Symphonic Band, Technical Theatre, Vocal Ensemble, YearbookAthletics: boys: Fall: Bowling, Cross Country, Football, Golf, SwimmingWinter: Basketball, SoccerSpring: Baseball, Tennis, Track & Field, Lacrossegirls: Fall: Bowling, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Golf, Swimming, VolleyballWinter: Basketball, Cheerleading, SoccerSpring: Lacrosse, Softball, Tennis, Track & Field ExtracurricularActivities:Chess, Debate, Dodge Ball, Future Business Leaders of America, Homecoming, Honor Council, Key Club, Model United Nations, Ping Pong, Prom, Robotics, Tripsesl available/level: No

West Palm beachairport code: mia

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