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The Meritas Boarding Experience

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, A WORLD OFOPPORTUNITY

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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WHY MERITAS?

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

BOARDING LIFE

BOARDING PROGRAMS

COLLÈGE DU LÉMAN

Geneva, Switzerland

LAKE MARY PREPARATORY SCHOOL

Orlando, Florida

WINDERMERE PREPARATORY SCHOOL

Orlando, Florida

LÉMAN MANHATTAN PREPARATORY SCHOOL

New York, New York

NORTH BROWARD PREPARATORY SCHOOL

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

RANCHO SOLANO PREPARATORY SCHOOL

Scottsdale, Arizona

THE VILLAGE SCHOOL

Houston, Texas

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SUMMER PROGRAM

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WELCOME TO MERITAS

KIM EKLUND

Vice President,

Global Enrollment

MAC GAMSE

Chief Executive

Officer

School choice will impact your child’s college admission and beyond.

Why choose Meritas?

PERSONALIZED LEARNING

No other schools in the world offer a more

sophisticated and personalized journey

for each student’s education. We provide

custom curriculums and a variety of

educational paths to meet any student’s

unique academic goals. These paths,

coupled with Personal Learning Plans and

Individual Growth Assessments, ready

Meritas boarding students to be standouts

at their top-choice colleges and beyond,

including many of the world’s top-ranked

universities.

GLOBALISM

Each student will have years of experience

collaborating with peers from around

the world both inside and outside of the

classroom. In the classroom, we digitally

connect students across the world to

research, discuss, debate and develop

solutions to globally significant problems

through our Touchpoints program.

Throughout the year, Meritas schools offer

unmatched opportunities for international

education, travel and engagement,

preparing students from each of our

schools to graduate as global citizens who

stand out on college applications and are

better able to succeed in our increasingly

borderless world.

RIGOROUS ACADEMICS

Our accomplished educators use

interactive, discussion-based instructional

techniques and work with students to

ensure they excel in core competencies

and develop critical thinking, complex

problem solving and higher-order

reasoning skills. We offer comprehensive

ESL learning and support programs that

fully introduce and integrate students into

high school study, where their English skills

will be continually perfected.

MERITAS VALUES

We focus on character development

and cultivating the values of respect,

responsibility and success.

Our learning communities support

both academic and social development,

cultivating confident students who are

well prepared to take their place as

civic-minded leaders.

Thank you for considering Meritas International Family of Schools.

The Meritas International Family of Schools cultivates thoughtful, resilient leaders

who are better positioned for success in their communities and the world.

We are excited to share with you the unique qualities of each of our schools where we provide a high-quality, personalized college

preparatory education and boarding experience across seven campuses located throughout the United States and in Geneva, Switzerland.

Throughout our history, we have prepared more than 50,000 students for admission to colleges and universities around the world, while

also supporting their success as global citizens through experiences that develop cultural literacy and foster international friendships.

Please refer to each school’s website

for additional information, and should

you have any questions, please do not

hesitate to contact our admissions team

at [email protected].

We look forward to initiating an unsurpassed educational experience for your family.

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WHY MERITAS?

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Our boarding students benefit from exceptional and unique opportunities at our

seven boarding campuses, including:

A HIGHLY PERSONALIZED EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE

focused on exceptional academic

outcomes and the development of

healthy, well-rounded students who

are prepared to attend the world’s

finest universities and succeed in

today’s complex global economy.

FACULTY DEDICATED TO ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

by creating vibrant classroom

experiences through the use of effective

instructional techniques that motivate

students to learn and support their

path towards success.

UNIQUE PROGRAM OFFERINGS

and travel opportunities, in addition to

culturally enriching and engaging educa-

tional excursions during school holidays.

A VARIETY OF CLUBS AND COMPETITIVE SPORTS

that allow students to explore their talents

and interests, as well as chaperoned

evening and weekend social activities with

classmates and other boarding students.

A GLOBAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

representing more than 110 nationalities

that provides students with opportunities

to interact with classmates from around

the world through video conferencing and

Meritas-wide programs and events, such

as the Meritas Seminar at Oxford Univer-

sity, the Meritas Academic Olympiad, the

Meritas Fine Arts Festival, the Meritas

Games and more.

The Meritas International Family of Schools is a worldwide network of ten college preparatory schools with approximately 11,500 students in the United States, Switzerland, Latin America and Asia.

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ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

The IB diploma programme is known the world over as the standard of excellence.

When powered by the Meritas Academic Plan, the IB prepares each student

for success through critical thinking skills, high-order reasoning and creative

and complex problem solving. The respected IB credential is highly valued by

university admissions officers around the world for its rigorous, global academic

standards and its external assessment that validates subject knowledge breadth

and depth in the arts, sciences and languages.

FACULTY

We are a group of world-class teachers

who work together with shared goals, pas-

sion and intensity of purpose to serve the

growth and development of our students.

Our highly qualified, caring faculty works

closely with students to create customized

learning plans that challenge students to

build skills and work at advanced levels

in specific content areas based on their

interests and abilities. Tutoring, individual

growth assessments and other academic

support is available year-round, both inside

and outside the classroom.

EXTRACURRICULAR

Our rigorous academic plan is comple-

mented by a wide range of academic and

extracurricular opportunities in the arts,

music and other subjects that cultivate cul-

tural appreciation and creativity. Participa-

tion in these activities leads to gains in core

academic subjects as students transfer the

skills they learn to think about the material

in core subjects in a new way.

COLLEGE ADVISING

Our college advising departments are

composed of experienced counselors who

are familiar with the admissions practices

of higher education institutions worldwide.

We work individually with students, start-

ing as early as 6th grade, to map out an

academic plan, define university goals and

assist with the college application process.

A rich, diverse curriculum builds critical thinking skills to prepare students for a lifetime of learning.

Meritas Schools offer students the choice of either a general U.S. high school

diploma, Advanced Placement (AP) curriculum and/or the International

Baccalaureate (IB) diploma programme. Successful performance on AP

examinations allows students to earn college credit while in high school.

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ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

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Academic excellence is the key to countless doors. Here are some we have opened.

American University in Paris

Baylor University

Boston College

Boston University

Brandeis University

Brown University

Cambridge University

Carnegie Mellon University

Case Western Reserve

University

Clark University

College of William & Mary

Columbia University

Cornell University

Dartmouth College

Duke University

Ecole Hotelière de Lausanne

Ecole Polytechnique Federale

de Lausanne

Emerson College

Emory University

Erasmus University, Rotterdam

Fordham University

Georgetown University

Harvard University

Imperial College, London

Indiana University

Johns Hopkins University

Korea University

Lancaster University

Lehigh University

London School of Economics

London College of

Communication

Lycée Hoche, Versailles

Maastricht University

Massachusetts Institute

of Technology

McGill University

Michigan State University

Moscow Academy of

Economics & Law

New York University

Northwestern University

Parsons The New School

for Design

Pennsylvania State University

Politecnico di Milano

Princeton University

Rice University

Rutgers University

Savannah College of

Art & Design

Stanford University

Syracuse University

Texas A&M University

Tufts University

Tulane University

United States Air Force

Academy

Universidad de Navarra

Universität St. Gallen

Université de Genève

Université de Lausanne

Université de Montréal

Université Paris Sorbonne

et UPMC

Université Paris Sorbonne

Nouvelle

University College London

University of Bern

University of British Columbia

University of California, Berkeley

University of California,

Los Angeles

University of Chicago

University of Colorado, Boulder

University of Edinburgh

University of Florida

University of Hong Kong

University of Illinois

University of Maryland

University of Massachusetts

University of Melbourne

University of Miami

University of Michigan

University of North Carolina,

Chapel Hill

University of Notre Dame

University of Oxford

University of Pennsylvania

University of Southern

California

University of Texas

University of Washington

University of Wisconsin

Utrecht University

Vanderbilt University

Vassar College

Yale University

and many more...

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BOARDING LIFE

RESIDENCE FACILITIES

Meritas residences vary from modern and

comfortable dormitory-style rooms and

boarding houses in the community to villas

and luxury apartments. Most students

are housed in rooms that accommodate

between 2–4 students per room.

Boarding facilities are typically

equipped with:

Cable & satellite television

Internet access & phones

Quiet study spaces

Laundry facilities

Kitchens & common areas

Fitness & athletic facilities

MEALS

Meals are provided for all boarding

students—either at school or in-residence.

Boarding students generally have dinner

together, buffet style, with the Boarding

Director, Dorm Parent or a faculty guest.

We also provide opportunities for boarding

students to dine out occasionally as part of

regularly scheduled social activities. Each

school is able to accommodate a wide

range of dietary needs.

SAFETY

The safety of our students is always

paramount. Each student residence facility

has an experienced, adult staff member

who lives in-residence and is available to

support the social and emotional well-

being of the students. Parents will always

be able to reach a member of our staff 24

hours a day, 7 days a week.

Schools prioritize safety as evidenced

through professional security and access

to registered nurses, school counselors

and outside physicians to address student

health concerns.

We provide airport pickup and transfer

service for our boarding students. All new

boarding students are welcomed at the

airport and brought directly to the school

campus.

ACTIVITIES

Once classes have ended for the school

day, our boarding students make use of our

facilities to partake in their preferred fine

arts, digital media, clubs or sports-related

activities.

Weekend programs include excursions

that allow students to experience the

community and culture around the

school. These outings are planned to

align with students’ interests and provide

an engaging, supervised opportunity to

interact with their classmates, so that

every student has the opportunity to

socialize, experience community life and

pursue personal interests.

Boarding residences at Meritas Schools provide students a welcoming and safe environment that builds a sense of independence.

Through a combination of informal and formal structures and guidance, boarding

students quickly establish friendships that span the globe and last a lifetime. Even

before school starts, they take part in language classes (as appropriate), orientation

programs and activities that help them make friends and adapt quickly.

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MISSION STATEMENT

Collège du Léman is an international community dedicated

to inspiring our students in a quest for individual growth,

academic excellence and lifelong learning in a nurturing

environment. We build on our strong foundations of diversity

and culture to form citizens of the world who respect

others and exhibit moral integrity and social responsibility.

This allows Collège du Léman alumni to succeed at their

university of choice and beyond.

BOARDING PROGRAMS Geneva, Switzerland

All figures as of 2014

STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO

BOARDING STUDENTS

TOTAL STUDENTS

1950

1150 260

9:1SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

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Collège du Léman opened its doors in May 1960, and

joined the Meritas Family of Schools in 2005. Located

in Geneva, Switzerland, Collège du Léman enrolls

approximately 2,000 Pre-K through 12th grade students

from over 130 different countries around the world.

Collège du Léman boasts a beautiful campus tucked away in the quiet town of Versoix. With its

green campus, international staff and capacity for innovation, your students’ years at Collège du

Léman will be an essential step in developing their inquisitiveness and lifelong love of education.

COLLÈGE DU LÉMAN

www.cdl.ch

FACILITY

20+ acre campus

CURRICULUM

Advanced Placement (AP)

ESL & Bilingual Programme

French Baccalaureate

High School Diploma

IGCSE

International

Baccalaureate (IB)

Swiss Maturité

LANGUAGES

English

French

German

Italian

Mandarin

Spanish

EXTRACURRICULAR

Band

Choir

Cinema-

tography

Dance

Drama

Jump Start

ESL

Model UN

Mother

Tongue

Programme

Music DJ Mix

National

Honour

Society

Orchestra

Sculpture

Photography

Special

Effects

Student

Government

ATHLETICS

Archery

Badminton

Basketball

Cheerleading

Cricket

Cycling

Golf

Gymnastics

Horseback

Riding

Judo

Rugby

Sailing

Skiing

Soccer

Swimming

Track & Field

and many

more...

CAMPUS

On this picturesque campus,

there are 15 buildings offering

a wide range of activities and

clubs. Amenities include:

Art Studios

Basketball

Courts

Computer Labs

Gymnasium

Library

Recording

Studio

School Café

& Store

Science Labs

Swimming Pool

Tennis Courts

Weight &

Exercise Room

STUDENT LIVING

Boarding students at Collège du

Léman live in one of ten villas,

typically sharing a room with

1–2 other students, grouped

by gender and age across the

multiple villas.

ACCREDITATIONS

European Council of

International Schools

New England Association of

Schools & Colleges (NEASC)

QSC Switzerland

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GENEVA, SWITZERLAND

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Geneva is one of the world’s top 10 most pleasant places to live and

serves as a picturesque setting for our English and French Plus program.

With breathtaking mountain and water views, Geneva is the ideal setting

for perfecting English and French speaking skills while exploring athletic,

artistic, and cultural activities.

NEAREST AIRPORT

Geneva International Airport (GVA) 13 km/8 mi from campus

POPULATION

192,000

LANGUAGES

French

German

Italian

Romansch

KEY INDUSTRIES

Banking

Consumer Goods

Pharmaceutical

Tourism

Watchmaking

WEATHER

Pleasantly warm summers &

mild winters

AVERAGE TEMPERATURE

12°C/50°F

ATTRACTIONS

Botanical Gardens & Conservatory

Fete de la Musique

International Red Cross

& Red Crescent Museum

Lake Sailing Regata

The Museum of Modern

& Contemporary Art

Swiss Ski Resort

United Nations European Headquarters

DID YOU KNOW?

Geneva is Switzerland’s second-

largest city.

Geneva is a two-hour plane ride

from most European cities.

Geneva is home to the International

Red Cross.

The World Wide Web was

invented and developed in Geneva

at CERN laboratories.

CDL

SWITZERLAND

View of Geneva, Switzerland

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MISSION STATEMENT

Lake Mary Preparatory School is a college preparatory school

focused on challenging our students and teachers to stretch

their minds, think critically, and engage in maximizing the

value of each opportunity presented to them.

BOARDING PROGRAMS Orlando, Florida



BOARDING STUDENTS

TOTAL STUDENTS

565

240 112

11:1HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

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Lake Mary Preparatory School offers exceptional academics

in a safe and supportive atmosphere with a spirit of

inclusiveness, family and vitality to children in Pre-K through

12th grade. Founded in 1999, Lake Mary Preparatory School

joined the Meritas Family of Schools in 2007.

CAMPUS

Lake Mary Preparatory School is

housed within a traditional-style

school building with amenities

that include:

Art & Ceramics

Rooms

Band Room

Baseball Field

Batting Cages

Cafeteria

& Café

Computer &

Graphics Labs

Dance Room

Indoor

Gymnasium

Libraries

Nearby

Professional

Golf Courses

Soccer &

Football Field

Tennis Courts

Track

Training

Facility

STUDENT LIVING

Boarding students live at

University Hall, a Wi-Fi–enabled

boarding facility located safely

and conveniently nearby. Rooms

are designed to accommodate

2–4 students per room.

ACCREDITATIONS

The Florida Council of

Independent Schools (FCIS)

Florida Kindergarten

Council (FKC)

The Southern Association of

Colleges and Schools (SACS)

Southern Association of

Independent Schools (SAIS)

Candidate School

This school is authorized

under federal law to enroll

non-immigrant students.


www.lakemaryprep.com

FACILITY

21-acre campus

CURRICULUM


American High School

Diploma

Honors Courses

LANGUAGES

Latin

Mandarin

Spanish

EXTRACURRICULAR

Band

Cheerleading

Chess Club

Choir

French Club

G Force

Dance

Global

Society

The Griffin

Network

News

Habitat for

Humanity

Key Club

Latin Club

Math Counts

National

Art Honor

Society

National

Honor

Society

National

Latin Honor

Society

National

Spanish

Honor

Society

Speech &

Debate

and many

more...

ATHLETICS

Archery

Baseball

Basketball

Bowling

Cross

Country

Football

Golf

Lacrosse

Soccer

Softball

Swimming

Tennis

Track

Volleyball

Weightlifting

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MISSION STATEMENT

Windermere Preparatory School is a nurturing community

that prepares students for college and life by offering a

personalized education that cultivates critical thinkers, global

scholars and leaders grounded in character. Our faculty,

parents and students work together in a mutually respectful

partnership to reach the highest standard for individual

academic achievement and personal growth.

BOARDING PROGRAMS Orlando, Florida



BOARDING STUDENTS

TOTAL STUDENTS

1200

480 90


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Windermere Preparatory School opened in 2000, educating

its Pre-K through 12th grade student body on the school’s

beautiful lakeside campus. Becoming part of the Meritas

Family in 2007, Windermere Preparatory is the only Central

Florida private school to offer the IB diploma, which is widely

considered to be the gold standard of high school curriculum.

CAMPUS

The Windermere Campus

amenities include:

Art Studios

Band &

Choral Rooms

Basketball

Courts

Coffee Shop

Computer Labs

Dance Studio

Football &

Soccer Fields

Gymnasium

Piano Lab

Running Track

Softball &

Baseball Fields

Swimming Pool

Tennis Courts

Weight Room

STUDENT LIVING

Boarding students live in

spacious, warmly furnished

houses in the surrounding

neighborhoods, typically 2–4

students to a room.

ACCREDITATIONS




Council (FKC)



Southern Association of

Independent Schools (SAIS)





www.windermereprep.com

FACILITY

48-acre campus

CURRICULUM



Diploma

Honors Courses

International

Baccalaureate (IB)

LANGUAGES

French

Latin

Spanish

EXTRACURRICULAR

Drama

Global Citizens

Ambassador Programs

Habitat for Humanity

Chapter

Mu Alpha Theta, National

Math Honor Society

National Art Honor Society

National Honor Society

Pep Club

School Newspaper

Speech & Debate

(Forensics)

Student Government

Thespians

ATHLETICS

Baseball

Basketball

Cheerleading

Cross

Country

Football

Golf

Lacrosse

Soccer

Softball

Swimming

Tennis

Track

Volleyball

Weightlifting

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Windermere Preparatory School and Lake Mary Preparatory School are

located near Orlando, Florida—the world’s most-visited tourist and family

destination in the United States.

NEAREST AIRPORT

Orlando International Airport (MCO) 8 km/5 mi from Lake Mary

Preparatory School

26 km/16 mi from Windermere

Preparatory School

POPULATION

249,562

VISITORS PER YEAR

52 million

ATHLETICS

The area is home to

Orlando Magic (NBA)

Orlando Predators (AFL)

The Orlando Solar Bears

(Minor League Hockey)

WEATHER

Pleasant & sunny majority of the year

AVERAGE TEMPERATURE

22°C/72°F

ATTRACTIONS

Epcot Center

Florida Beaches

Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra

SeaWorld

Universal Orlando Resort

Walt Disney World Resort

DID YOU KNOW?

The world famous Disney World

is twice the size of Manhattan.

Orlando hosts the most professional

golf tournaments.

It would take 67 days to visit all of

Orlando’s offerings.

Universal Orlando Resort’s Halloween

Horror Nights is the largest Halloween

celebration in the country and just one

of many great events held annually at

the parks.

Bottlenose dolphins are a popular attraction at SeaWorld

LMP

WPS FLO

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ORLANDO, FLORIDA

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MISSION STATEMENT

Léman Manhattan Preparatory School is an international

learning community committed to educating, empowering

and inspiring students from early childhood through 12th

grade to be confident, independent critical thinkers. We

equip young minds with the knowledge and skills they need

to evaluate, compare and make thoughtful choices so they

can become informed and engaged citizens of the world.

BOARDING PROGRAMS New York, New York



BOARDING STUDENTS

TOTAL STUDENTS

566

185 81


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Léman Manhattan Preparatory School was founded in

2005, and became a part of the Meritas Family of Schools

in 2011. Its state-of-the-art Upper School campus for grades

6 through 12 is located on the top floors of the Cunard

Building in Lower Manhattan’s vibrant Financial District.

Léman Manhattan Preparatory School is the only international

boarding school in Manhattan.

CAMPUS

The Upper School campus

offers students stunning

360-degree views of New York

Harbor, the city and the Statue

of Liberty. Amenities include:

Art & Music

Studios

Café

Computer Labs

Fitness Center

Gymnasium

Olympic-Size

Swimming Pool

400-Seat

Theater

STUDENT LIVING

Students live in a beautifully

renovated, luxury apartment–

style dormitory just a brief walk

from the Upper School campus.

Apartments are designed as

suites that accommodate

2–4 students each, with each

suite boasting its own kitchen,

bathroom, study area, Wi-Fi

and hi-tech security and safety

monitoring system.

ACCREDITATIONS

Middle States Association of

Colleges and Schools (MSA)

National Independent Private

Schools Associate (NIPSA)





www.lemanmanhattan.org

FACILITY

Urban, 400,000 square feet

CURRICULUM


Diploma

International

Baccalaureate (IB)

LANGUAGES

Arabic

French

Mandarin

Spanish

EXTRACURRICULAR

Chess

Chorus

Fencing

Filmmaking

Flag Football

Jazz Band

Model UN

Photography

School Newspaper &

Online Publication

Student Government

Swimming

Theater

Volleyball

Zumba Club

ATHLETICS

Basketball

Cross Country

Golf

Softball

Soccer

Swimming

Track & Field

Volleyball

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NEW YORK CITY

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Léman Manhattan Preparatory School is located near the New York

Stock Exchange, the financial capital of the world, and New York City’s

fastest-growing neighborhood. Known as “The Big Apple,” New York City

offers its residents diverse and endless attractions.

NEAREST AIRPORTS

LaGuardia Airport (LGA) 21 km/13 mi from campus

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) 32 km/20 mi from campus

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) 21 km/13 mi from campus

POPULATION

8.4 million

VISITORS PER YEAR

52 million

WEATHER

Hot summers & cold, wet winters

AVERAGE TEMPERATURE

11°C / 52°F

ATHLETICS

The area is home to

Brooklyn Nets (NBA)

New York Giants (NFL)

New York Islanders (NHL)

New York Jets (NFL)

New York Knicks (NBA)

New York Mets (MLB)

New York Rangers (NHL)

New York Red Bulls (MLS)

New York Yankees (MLB)

U.S. Open

ATTRACTIONS

Broadway

Central Park

Coney Island

Empire State Building

Guggenheim Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art

Statue of Liberty

Times Square

DID YOU KNOW?

New York City supports the world’s

largest, 24-hour mass transit system.

More than 25 million guests visit the

city’s famous Central Park every year.

Musicians who perform in the NYC

subway system have to go through a

competitive audition process.

New York is home to one of the world’s

busiest intersections, Times Square.

Otherwise known as the “Crossroads

of the World,” it annually receives over

30 million visitors.

Statue of Liberty

MA

NH

ATTA

N, N

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LMPS

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MISSION STATEMENT

North Broward Preparatory School is an international

community committed to accelerating each student’s

academic achievement and personal growth. We foster

critical thinking skills, provide opportunities for the discovery

of interests and instill the virtue of civic responsibility. Our

challenging yet nurturing environment prepares our students

to excel in their top-choice colleges and universities.

BOARDING PROGRAMS Fort Lauderdale, Florida



BOARDING STUDENTS

TOTAL STUDENTS

1464

800 272


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North Broward Preparatory School was founded in 1957,

and became the flagship school in the Meritas Family

during the 2004–05 academic year. Since then, it has grown

to include Pre-K through 12th grades. Its boarding program

hosts hundreds of students from all over the world.

CAMPUS

Resembling a small college,

North Broward Preparatory

School is made up of two

campuses, with 15 buildings

on the Coconut Creek Campus

and three buildings on the

Coral Springs Campus.

Amenities include:

Art Studios

Basketball

Courts

Computer Labs

Fitness Centers

Gymnasiums

Music & Dance

Science Labs

Swimming

Pools

Tennis Courts

Track

and many

more...

STUDENT LIVING

Boarding at the Coconut Creek

Campus is quad occupancy

and at Coral Springs Residential

Village, a combination of two,

three or four students per room

live in single-gender buildings.

ACCREDITATIONS




Council (FKC)







www.nbps.org

FACILITY

80+ acre campus

CURRICULUM



Diploma

Honors Courses

International

Baccalaureate (IB)

LANGUAGES

French

German

Mandarin

Spanish

EXTRACURRICULAR

Chess Club

Chinese

Language

& Culture

Club

Creative

Writing Club

Debate Club

Ecology Club

Math Team

Model UN

Multicultural

Club

National

Art Honor

Society

National

Honor

Society

Orchestra

and many

more...

ATHLETICS

Baseball

Basketball

Bowling

Cheerleading

Fencing

Football

Golf

Ice Hockey

Lacrosse

Soccer

Softball

Swimming

Tennis

Track &

Cross

Country

Volleyball

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Port of Fort Lauderdale

FLO

RID

ANBPS

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA

North Broward Preparatory School is located in Coconut Creek, Florida,

just outside of Fort Lauderdale. It is often called the “Venice of America”

because of its extensive canal system. With beaches nestled up against

the Atlantic Ocean and New River, Fort Lauderdale is centrally located

between Miami and Palm Beach.

NEAREST AIRPORTS

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International

Airport (FLL)

29 km/18 mi from campus

Miami International Airport (MIA)


Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)


POPULATION

170,000

VISITORS PER YEAR

11 million

WEATHER

Hot, tropical summers & mild winters

AVERAGE TEMPERATURE

24°C/75°F

ATTRACTIONS

Annual Fort Lauderdale International

Boat Show

Broward Center for the Performing Arts

Coastal Beaches

Fort Lauderdale Museum of Art

The Museum of Discovery and Science

ATHLETICS

Teams that play within an hour of campus

Florida Panthers (NHL)

Miami Dolphins (NFL)

Miami Heat (NBA)

Miami Marlins (MLB)

DID YOU KNOW?

Fort Lauderdale has been voted the

“Yachting Capit–al of the World.”

Fort Lauderdale has more than 23 miles

of beautiful Atlantic beaches.

The city’s Museum of Discovery and

Science features more than 200

exhibits, including live animal habitats

and flight simulators.

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MISSION STATEMENT

We cultivate in our students the ingenuity to thrive in a global

society and to be the architects of their future.

BOARDING PROGRAMS Scottsdale, Arizona



BOARDING STUDENTS

TOTAL STUDENTS

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

550

80 37

6:1

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Rancho Solano Preparatory School is a Pre-K through 12th

grade international learning community for high-achieving

students. Since 1954, Rancho Solano’s small class sizes, highly

trained and passionate teachers, personalized academic

curricula and wide range of course offerings at all levels have

helped students develop the character and competitive edge

they need to excel in college and beyond.


www.ranchosolano.com

FACILITY

2 campuses in the

Phoenix, Scottsdale area

CURRICULUM


Diploma

Honors Courses

International

Baccalaureate (IB)

LANGUAGES

Mandarin

Spanish

EXTRACURRICULAR

Drama Club

Entrepreneur Club

Key Club

Math Club

Medical Club

Movie Appreciation Club

National Honor Society

Photography

Recycling Club

Student Government

ATHLETICS

Basketball

Cross Country

Football

Golf

Lacrosse

Sand Volleyball

Tennis

Volleyball

CAMPUS

Students in grades 6–12 enjoy

the cutting-edge, state-of-

the-art facilities and classroom

technology at our middle and

upper high school campus in

Scottsdale.

STUDENT LIVING

Boarding students at Rancho

Solano Preparatory School

live in a hotel-style dormitory

near the school campus.

Students share comfortably

furnished bedrooms, typically

2–4 students to a room.

ACCREDITATIONS

Advancing Excellence

in Education Worldwide

(AdvancED)

National Independent Private

School Association (NIPSA)




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SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA

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Rancho Solano Preparatory School is located in Scottsdale, bordered by

Phoenix to the west and the McDowell Mountains to the east. The Phoenix-

Scottsdale area is the fifth most populous metro area nationally and

Scottsdale is annually rated among the USA’s most desirable communities

to live in, visit and do business.

NEAREST AIRPORT

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) 26 km/16 mi from campus

POPULATION

223,514 (Scottsdale)

4.5 million (Phoenix metro)

VISITORS PER YEAR

16 million

ATHLETICS

The area is home to

Arizona Cardinals (NFL)

Arizona Diamondbacks (MLB)

Phoenix Coyotes (NHL)

Phoenix Suns (NBA)

WEATHER

Sunny days, majority of the year

AVERAGE TEMPERATURE

22°C/72°F

ATTRACTIONS

Arizona Science Center

ASU Gammage, famous troupe of

performing artists

Fashion Square Mall, one of the largest

shopping malls in the U.S.

Phoenix Zoo

KEY INDUSTRIES

Construction

High-tech Manufacturing

Tourism

DID YOU KNOW?

Scottsdale is home to North America’s

largest municipal park, South Mountain

Park, covering more than 16,500 acres.

22 Native American tribes reside

in Arizona.

Scottsdale hosts Major League

Baseball’s Cactus League for

Spring Training.

Arizona Science Center offers hands-

on fun with more than 300 interactive

exhibits, a state-of-the-art planetarium,

a five-story giant-screen theater, live

demonstrations and more.

View of Scottsdale, Arizona

ARIZONA

RSPS

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MISSION STATEMENT

At The Village School, we are an international community

committed to developing inquisitive lifelong learners prepared

to think critically, to collaborate genuinely and to give of

themselves generously, as they prepare to lead the next

generation into an ever-changing world.

BOARDING PROGRAMS Houston, Texas



BOARDING STUDENTS

TOTAL STUDENTS

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

1497

444 110

18:1

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Founded in 1966 as a primary school serving only

100 students, The Village School joined the Meritas

Family of Schools in 2006. It now serves more than

1,400 Pre-K through 12th grade students and is the only

IB boarding school in the greater Houston area.

The Village School is located in close proximity to Houston’s “Energy Corridor,” making it a

popular choice for families around the world relocating to Houston for careers in the energy

and science-related industries.

THE VILLAGE SCHOOL

www.thevillageschool.com

FACILITY

28+ acres in suburban

West Houston

CURRICULUM


Diploma

International

Baccalaureate (IB)

LANGUAGES

French

Mandarin

Norwegian

Spanish

EXTRACURRICULAR

Band

Biology Club

Chess Club

Choir

Computer

Club

Community

Service

Debate Club

Glee Club

Math Club

MIT Invent

Team

Model UN

National

Honor

Society

Quiz Bowl

Recycling

Club

School

Newspaper

Science Bowl

Spanish

Honor

Society

and many

more...

ATHLETICS

Baseball

Basketball

Cheerleading

Cross

Country

Football

Golf

Tennis

Volleyball

CAMPUS

The Village School campus

sits on more than 28 acres.

The building is outfitted with

“smart” classroom technology

and Wi-Fi. Amenities include:

Athletic Fields

Cafeteria

Computer Labs

Dance Studio

Dormitories

Gymnasiums

Libraries

Music &

Art Rooms

Science Labs

STUDENT LIVING

Boarding students at The Village

School live in newly built on-

campus dormitories, allowing

for convenient access to school

facilities and activities.

ACCREDITATIONS

Texas Association of Accredited

Private Schools (TAAPS)

Texas Association of Private

and Parochial Schools (TAPPS)




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The Village School is located in the largest city in Texas, Houston. Ranking

seventh on The New York Times’ list of “The 46 Places to Go in 2013,”

Houston is a diverse city with a large and growing international community.

NEAREST AIRPORTS

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IHA) 53 km/33 mi from campus

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 45 km/28 mi from campus

POPULATION

2.3 million

INDUSTRIES

Aeronautics

Energy

Technology

WEATHER

Delightfully warm, occasionally wet

AVERAGE TEMPERATURE

20°C/69°F

ATTRACTIONS

Discovery Green Park,

Nearly 1,500 acres of green space

Houston Ballet

Houston Grand Opera

Houston Memorial Park

Houston Theatre District

Museum District, including

18 museums in walking distance

ATHLETICS

The area is home to

Houston Astros (MLB)

Houston Dynamo (MLS)

Houston Rockets (NBA)

Houston Texans (NFL)

DID YOU KNOW?

The Houston Livestock Show and

Rodeo, attracting 2.2 million visitors

each year, is the world’s largest

livestock exhibition and indoor rodeo.

Houston is the fourth most populous

city in the U.S.

More than 90 languages are

spoken here.

Houston has more than 500

cultural, visual and performing arts

organizations, 90 of which are devoted

to multicultural and minority arts.

Houston Memorial Park

TVS

TEXAS

HOUSTON, TEXAS

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TESTIMONIALS

“What I like most about CDL is that

I can hang out with students from

many different countries and learn

more about their cultures. This unique

living and learning experience has

made me more aware of my global

classmates and I’m glad I have the

opportunity to experience more of the

world outside of my home country.”

COLLÈGE DU LÉMAN

Jiahao, 16

Brazil

Class of 2016

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“Leman provides classes and clubs to

enhance and improve my academic

abilities. My goal is to attend Columbia

University to pursue a career in economics

and I am very excited that Léman now

offers International Baccalaureate

classes for high-level math and high

level economics to help me prepare for

my future. I also joined Léman’s Model

United Nations club to learn more about

the economic implications of current

political events and develop defensible

opinions about them.”

“The five years that I have been here I have

not only developed my English skill but I

have also developed a very strong bond

with the dorm parents, teachers, and day

students. I joined the debate, softball

and swim teams and am a member of

the student ambassador program as well

as a prefect in the dorm. Through these

activities I have made a lot of friends

inside and outside of school and was able

to build a special bond with other students

that I otherwise would not have met.”



Blair, 16

China

Class of 2015

Evonne, 18

Taiwan

Class of 2015

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TESTIMONIALS

“Since I came to North Broward I

developed strongly in various fields and

have learned about so many new thoughts

and opinions which I had never heard

before and probably never would have if I

wouldn’t have come here. The classes are

challenging, the college advising office

helps you with questions about college,

and living in the dorms prepares you for

life in college and afterwards.”

“Due to the diversity of the students in

The Village School, I’ve had a chance to

interact with people from all across the

world. It is very exciting and interesting

to be a boarding student, because the

atmosphere that I live in consists of

dozens of cultures and it is a unique

experience that I’ve never had before. I’ve

learned how to collaborate and how to

compromise, how to share and to support,

how to understand people with different

views on the world. I appreciate every

single moment that I spent in Village.”


THE VILLAGE SCHOOL

Egon, 19

Austria

Class of 2015

Kirill, 17

Russia

Class of 2016

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“English Language Acquisition is one of

my favorite subjects. As an international

student, English Language Acquisition

helps me a lot in English skills and helps

me to communicate with my friends who

come from many different countries.”


Nhi, 17

Vietnam

Class of 2015

“Windermere Preparatory School gives me

the academic challenge that I need and the

intellectual environment that I want. The

quality of the teaching at the school is great,

the teachers are highly knowledgeable in

their subject area and are willing to help

you with almost everything. I came here to

be inspired to be great and to become the

best me I can possibly be. The students

at this school have all the opportunities of

the world at their feet, all they need to do

is take the initiative and grab it, which is

exactly what I plan on doing.”


Anna Lisa, 17

Germany

Class of 2016

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SUMMER PROGRAM

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UK

OXFORD

THE MERITAS SEMINAR AT OXFORD UNIVERSITY

Students travel to Oxford University to explore their own ideas of democracy

and discuss contemporary issues in one of the most prestigious higher learning

institutions in the world. During this two-week seminar, students define, defend

and debate their own views of democracy with global leaders and Rhodes

Scholars from around the world. Students are housed at Balliol College for

the duration of the program and are treated to excursions in London and the

surrounding countryside.

AGE RANGE

15–18

For rising juniors and seniors

in high school

ACCOMMODATIONS

Participants are housed by gender

in rooms that are single occupancy

with en-suite bathroom.

The Meritas International Family of Schools offers a one-of-a-kind summer program that helps students create an exciting, unforgettable and truly international summer experience.

Balliol College, Oxford University

For more information on our summer

programs, visit meritas.net/summer

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JOIN US

APPLICATIONS FOR U.S. SCHOOLS

1. COMPLETE APPLICATION

Complete the Meritas Boarding Common

Application Form (in English) and include:

School transcripts for current and

previous two years

Official translated copy of transcripts

(in English)

Official standardized English test score

(TOEFL, TOEFL Jr, IELTS or Oxford Online

Placement Test)

Head of school and teacher

recommendations

Copy of student’s current valid passport

Bank statement or proof of financial

support

Applications can be downloaded online at

meritas.net/boarding

2. SUBMIT APPLICATION

Submit the completed application form,

along with all required documents and

items, directly to Meritas Family of Schools

or through your local educational specialist

and/or agency.

Apply online at

meritas.net/boarding

Send via email to

[email protected]

OR

Send in the mail to:

Meritas Boarding

1 Morris Street, 19th Floor

New York, NY 10004 USA

3. PREPARE FOR INTERVIEW

Once the application has been received in

full and reviewed by Meritas, an interview

with the applicant will be arranged either in

person, by phone or by video conference.

Most admissions decisions are

communicated within two days after

completion of the interview.

APPLICATIONS FOR COLLÈGE DU LÉMAN IN GENEVA, SWITZERLAND

1. COMPLETE APPLICATION

Complete the Collège du Léman

Application Form and include:

School transcripts for current and

previous academic year (translated &

certified)

Collège du Léman Confidential Report

Collège du Léman Health Questionnaire

Identity photo

Copy of passport

Applications can be downloaded online at

www.cdl.ch/en/downloads

2. SUBMIT APPLICATION

Submit the completed application form,

along with all required documents, directly

to Collège du Léman or through your local

educational specialist and/or agency.

Apply online at

www.cdl.ch/en/admissions

Send via email to

[email protected]

3. SCHEDULE ENGLISH TEST

Once the application has been received in

full, an admissions officer will arrange for

the applicant to complete an online English

proficiency test.

Collège du Léman

Route de Sauverny 74

1290 Versoix

Switzerland

+41 22 775 5555

[email protected]

Meritas offers academic excellence and international opportunities that prepare your student for the world. Apply now.

We welcome your interest in admission to our schools.

Follow the three easy steps below to apply.

MMMeerritaass BBoaarrddiinng

1 Morris Street, 19th Floor

New York, NY 10004 USA

Call +1 212 232 0266, ext. 826 or

email us at [email protected]

www.meritas.net

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