Fairmont Preparatory Academy is the high school campus of Fairmont Schools, a group of co-educational day schools in Orange County, California, founded in 1953. The Prep Academy serves grades 9-12 with 20+ AP courses, an Advanced Business Programme, and over 50 clubs. 96% of students applying to Top 100 US colleges receive acceptances, with graduates attending Harvard, Yale, Stanford, MIT, UCLA, and USC. The school is WASC and Cognia accredited. The Speech and Debate Team ranks in the Top 10 nationally (NSDA). 11% of seniors continue sport at collegiate or semi-professional level. Fairmont Schools is part of the International Schools Partnership network, serving 25+ nationalities across five Orange County campuses.
Location
Fairmont Preparatory Academy is in Anaheim, Orange County, California. It is the high school campus of Fairmont Schools, which operates five campuses across Orange County.
Stages
The Prep Academy serves grades 9 through 12 (ages 14-18). Other Fairmont Schools campuses serve preschool through grade 8.
Type
Fairmont Preparatory Academy is a secular, co-educational day school with boarding and homestay options for international students. It is part of the International Schools Partnership network.
Pupil Nationality Mix
The school serves 25+ nationalities across its campuses.
Additional learning support
ASSIST experts provide personalised learning support, including small-group and one-to-one guidance. The ISP Life Competencies Framework supports student development.
Religious affiliation
Fairmont Schools is secular with no religious affiliation.
Boarding Arrangements
Boarding and homestay programmes are available for international students.
Governance and Ownership
Fairmont Schools is part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP), a global network of schools. Lucia Carolyn leads the Prep Academy.
Tuition details are available from the admissions team. Contact the school directly for the current fee schedule.
Curriculum
The school offers 20+ AP courses alongside an inquiry-driven curriculum. An Advanced Business Programme provides entrepreneurial and financial learning. The curriculum includes STEM/STEAM initiatives, robotics, coding, and digital portfolios. Students typically work at least a year ahead of grade level.
Exam Results
96% of students applying to Top 100 US colleges receive acceptances. Graduates attend universities including Harvard, Yale, Stanford, MIT, UCLA, NYU, and USC.
Higher Education Progression
96% of students applying to Top 100 US colleges receive acceptances. Over 200 college placements include Ivy League and top-ranked institutions. Eight college counsellors support students through the application process.
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Proactive social-emotional learning programmes focus on character development, relationship-building, and wellbeing.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
ASSIST experts provide tailored learning support through small-group and one-to-one sessions.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
ELL specialists support students for whom English is an additional language.
Admissions
1. Submit an inquiry form. 2. Tour the campus and meet the team. 3. Complete the application. 4. Student assessment and academic review. 5. Transcripts and recommendations collected. 6. Application review and acceptance.
