Summer Camp for Boarding Students

Pilgrim School, founded in 1958, is a college preparatory school in Los Angeles with an inclusive community serving students from 18-months through 12th Grade. We proudly offer an exceptional boarding program, with students attending from all over the world. Our Summer Camp for International Students is the perfect mix of rigorous academics, cultural enrichment and fun!

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN SUMMER CAMP:

- 4-week program - $5650/person
- Gorgeous school and classroom setting, secured boarding, transportation, delicious hot meals, English lessons, medical insurance and fun cultural activities with a learning component
- 80 hours of classroom immersion-style English lessons, designed by curriculum specialists and taught by an experienced teacher, dorm parents and teaching assistants

Click here to view our brochure with all the details including sample schedules and tuition.

Boarding at Pilgrim

The Pilgrim School boarding program aims to provide a safe, happy, productive, structured, enriching, and stimulating atmosphere for our boarding students. Relationships are based on warmth, mutual respect, and genuine concern. We aim to support our boarders as they adjust to and manage an independent living, encourage academic progress and personal growth and promote a positive home atmosphere. Boarding students become part of a large family, with all the joys and sorrows that that may bring. Our “dorm parents” treat students as if they were their own: with love, concern, kindness, consistency, fairness, and the little extra parenting which helps youth grow into adulthood. International students need extra attention as they are in a new culture, away from home, and adjusting to a new environment. Bilingual teachers and counselors will assist students with their adjustment to the Pilgrim community.

Life in the Dorm

Our boarding facility is located adjacent to the school. It is available to qualified students from all over the world. There are two floors to the dormitory, and dorm parents live on each floor. Student rooms are fully equipped with beds, desks, storage, closet space, wireless computer connection, and air conditioning. An ample common space, recreational and study areas, and a dining room and kitchen are available. Breakfast and dinner are served at the residence, while lunch on weekdays is provided at school.

Academics at Pilgrim

Pilgrim School offers a world-renowned mastery-based college preparatory education. We are proud to have a 100% college acceptance rate with students attending top colleges in the United States and across the globe. 

Below are links to some helpful resources to learn more about our course offerings, college planning, matriculation and curriculum.

Curriculum and Courses
College Planning
School Profile - 2023 College Acceptances

Steps to Apply

Pilgrim Application

Application fee of $350

English Language Proficiency ExamCurrent TOEFL scores (minimum of 80 for high school). For more information on TOEFL exam dates and locations, visit http://www.ets.org/toefl. Our school code is 4163.

Duolingo English Exam

Once we receive your application, we will schedule an interview on Zoom.

• 1 English Teacher Recommendation Form
• 1 Math Teacher Recommendation Form
• 1 Administrator Recommendation Form
• Transcripts should be translated and notarized

After an application is reviewed Pilgrim School schedules a Skype interview with selected students. Once a student is admitted, Pilgrim School issues an I-20 along with the official acceptance letter.