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Ojai, California, USA Co-Ed, No Religious Affiliation
Established in 1946 and situated on 520 acres in the resort town of Ojai, California, our residential community offers a rigorous college preparatory curriculum with a cornerstone of creative expression and divergent thinking for grades 9-12 and PG. Besant Hill School offers over 20 art electives, AP level courses, competitive athletics, travel and experiential education programs, small class sizes, a 4:1 student teacher ratio and a student body of 100 students from 15 foreign countries and 10 states. Our motto of "Aún Aprendo" reflects our belief that life can be lived in its fullest sense through lifelong efforts towards personal development and growth. We believe we are a model for the way education should occur, where students are taught how to think, not what to think, where our land is a laboratory for a sustainable planet, where rules are replaced with values and principles developed by all of us, where the arts are a foundation for our belief that creative expression is as important as reading, writing and arithmetic. We are a school that believes that life isn’t about finding yourself — it’s about creating yourself.
8585 Ojai Santa Paula RoadOjai, California, USA 93023 (805) 646-4343
Director of Admissions: Alex Spence Admissions Phone:(805) 646-4343 ext. 142Fax:805-646-4371 Email: [email protected] Website: www.besanthill.org/
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Posted on September 17, 2020 Besant Hill School is currently accepting applications for Fall 2021 and limited spaces are available for Spring 2021. Please contact us if you are interested! more...
Summary: The Academic Program at Besant Hill School emphasizes the school motto, Aún Aprendo, I am still learning. Instilling a lifelong love of learning is the goal of our rigorous college preparatory curriculum. Within a framework of Universal Design, teachers employ multiple best practices in the classroom including, Socratic Method, Mastery Teaching and Cooperative Learning. We value and encourage creativity and the creative mindset in all classes, teaching how to think, not what to think. Academic classes, art classes and physical education classes are all valued equally in the pursuit of educating the whole person.
Department Director: Claire Lowndes
Average Class Size: 10
Full Time Teachers: 25
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 50.00%
Student/Teacher Ratio: 4/1
Summer Programs Offered: Offered
Academic Schedule: Semester
Number of Advanced Placement Courses Offered: 12
Summary: "BHS is a place where you can be yourself. No matter who you are, everyone becomes friends. You're not an outcast EVER. It's a place where teachers aren't JUST your teachers - you build relationships with them. You begin to think of them as good friends rather than teachers ...It’s not just a school—it’s a community..."Lily Jensen- BHS '10
Department Director: Megan Walton
Number of Dorms: 4
Average Students Per Dorm: 30
No. of Girls Dorms: 2
No. of Boys Dorms: 2
Dorm Amenities:
Dress Code: Casual
Summary: In addition to being an exceptional college-preparatory school, Besant Hill School is a wonderful place to live and learn. Student life at Besant Hill is full of opportunities to enjoy close friendships and discover leadership potential.Through a co-curricular agenda that encourages participation in student government, athletics, visual and fine arts, music and drama, our students are taught self-reliance, social skills, and responsibility in a supportive and caring environment. The focus of the Besant Hill School residential boarding program is to encourage an atmosphere that supports the academic, creative and personal growth of each student.All of our programs are designed to help students develop their skills in interpersonal communication and conflict management while always supporting their personal integrity. In essence, our students are preparing for their futures as citizens of the global community.
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Arts Department Director: Dan Call
Athletics Department Director: Ahn-Dao Tran
Notable Achievements: 2009/2010 CIF Championship- Basketball
Summary: Summary: At Besant Hill School, the College Counseling Office works closely with all students and their families from the moment they arrive on campus. As a college preparatory school, BHS provides students with comprehensive guidance about the journey toward higher education, including appropriate course selection, co- and extracurricular enrichment, community service, leadership, standardized testing and preparation, the college search, application drafting, finalization and submission, cultivating effective support documentation, need- and merit-based financial aid advisement, and counsel to determine the best overall undergraduate fit. Students are apprised of their many college options and are supported as they develop the tools necessary to thoughtfully research and successfully apply and transition to the college of their choosing. As more and more colleges move toward test optional policies and a holistic admissions review, we encourage well-roundedness and personal development in our students, in addition to scholastic achievement and excellence.BHS does not view college admission as "a prize to be won". It is the result of thoughtful self-reflection, research, preparation and execution. Hence, the college counseling process at Besant Hill is highly individualized, the goal being to identify and secure the best possible match between each unique student and college or university optimally suited to meet their needs, strengths and objectives. Our students matriculate to a wide range of institutions, from national liberal arts colleges to public land-grant universities to professional art schools and music conservatories. 100% of Besant Hill graduates gain admission to four-year institutions, and occasionally students opt to defer entry for a year to pursue interim semester or year-long enrichment opportunities.
Department Director: Doug Jessup
Percentage of Graduates Who Attend College: 100.00%
Colleges attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:
Summary: English Language and American Culture: Students will embark on an immersion journey in speaking English, getting to know the BHS campus, and exploring Ojai and California. The Institute will provide students the opportunity to get a head start on the school year. When they arrive in September, students will be familiar with the language, environment, and day-to-day activities that make up their lives here at BHS. New BHS students requiring ESL for the Fall will automatically be enrolled in the Summer Institute.The students will have a schedule that mirrors many aspects of the school day at BHS. From academic and art classes in the morning to study hall and dorm crew jobs in the evening, they will get used to the duties they will have during the year. In addition, the Institute provides opportunities to have fun and learn about American culture. Outside of classes, students and faculty play games and travel throughout California - from Ojai to Santa Barbara to San Francisco, and many places in between. All students are welcome to join our Summer Institute. To apply, please submit the application and required forms below by May 15.SAT Prep and College Application Essay Writing: This program covers every aspect of the college admission process. The SAT Prep course is a comprehensive study of the SAT test and test taking strategies. Utilizing a combination of online and classroom tutorial lessons, students will gain 60 hours of SAT preparation work and 20 hours of application essay writing prep. BHS Prep program provides tutorial style, small classroom setting with highly trained teachers in the CORE Technology. This technology offers real time evaluation of student work to constant assessment of progress and customized curriculum for maximized improvement. Students will take weekly practice SAT tests during the session. A laptop and a TI-83+ calculator is required for this course.
Department Director: Kristen Kaschub
June 28, 2020 to July 25, 2020
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Registration Deadline: May 15, 2020 Tuition: $7,500 Financial Aid Available: Yes More Details
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