Besant Hill School
Besant Hill School of Happy Valley is a small, elite boarding high school in Southern California where students receive unique personalized learning experiences and have a student-teacher ratio of just 4:1.
Key Info
A Small Boarding School in a Desired Location
Besant Hill School is located in Southern California, just 1.5 hours north of Los Angeles and 1 hour south of Santa Barbara. The 520-acre campus features academic, boarding and recreational facilities. Students live on a picturesque campus, with easy access to world-famous museums, amusement parks, leading universities and more.
Strong Academic Offerings Where Students Get Individualized Attention
Students enjoy a unique Instructional Support Program (ISP) that is designed to help them develop learning strategies, organization and time management skills. They also receive both individual and small group academic support for their core classes. International students also have three levels of ESL, working closely with the school’s Director of International Student Programs, Director of Teaching and Learning and the College Counselor.
Personalized Learning Experiences and Signature Programs Help Unleash Each Student’s Full Potential
The school offers a wide range of unique programs designed to help develop the whole student, beyond just academic learning. In the Capstone Program, Grade 12 students can take on unique, hands-on projects where they can explore their passions and interests. Through the Outdoor Education Program (OEP), students develop life skills at outdoor settings across California, where they’ll take part in activities like rock climbing, backpacking and whitewater rafting. The school also offers Experiential Learning and World Travel, with past trips going to Ecuador, Italy, Cuba, Greece, Australia and Nepal.
Study in Southern California
International students can attend a top school in Southern California, with easy access to incredible natural beauty, cultural opportunities and the city of Los Angeles.
1946
Year Founded
9-12
Grades Open to International Students
100
Total Enrollment
4:1
Student-to-Teacher Ratio
520 Acre
Campus Size
20%
Total International Students
14
Sports Teams
100%
University Placement
8
Average Class Size
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