International & Boarding Students
Pilgrim School welcome international students for all grades, Early Education through grade 12. Students from around the world provide invaluable benefits to our entire community. For Early Education - 7th grade, the student must be living with their parents. For 8th grade - 12th grade, the student may stay in our dormitory or live with their parents. We do not allow for homestays or children living with relatives other than parents.
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 support our boarders as they adjust to and manage independent living while encouraging academic progress and personal growth and promoting a positive home atmosphere. Boarding students become part of a large family. The dorm provides a family feel, where students are treated with kindness, consistency, fairness, and a little extra which helps youth grow into adulthood. International students need specialized attention as they are in a new culture, away from home, and adjusting to a new environment. Our school counselor is available to assist students with their adjustment to the Pilgrim community and living in Los Angeles.
Living in Los Angeles
Being a boarding student in Los Angeles offers an enriching and diverse experience. Los Angeles, with its vibrant culture, provides a plethora of benefits for students. From the multicultural environment and top-notch educational institutions to the abundance of career opportunities and stunning natural landscapes, living in California allows boarding students to immerse themselves in a world class city, expand their horizons, and foster personal and professional growth.
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, curriculum, college planning and matriculation.
The students live with dorm parents, who are also part of the Pilgrim School faculty and staff.
During weekends in Los Angeles, boarding students have a wide range of activities to choose from. They can explore the city's iconic landmarks such as the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Universal Studios, or the Griffith Observatory. They can also indulge in shopping at trendy boutiques on Rodeo Drive or take a stroll along the beautiful beaches of Santa Monica. For those interested in art and culture, visiting world-class museums like the Getty Center or the Los Angeles County Museum of Art is a great option. Additionally, students can enjoy outdoor activities like hiking in the nearby mountains or participating in water sports along the coast. With its diverse entertainment options and natural beauty, Los Angeles offers boarding students an exciting and fulfilling weekend experience.
Students are allowed to leave the dorm, as long as they follow the rules set out by their dorm parents, including returning back home by their curfew.
Yes, the dorm is closed during holidays
No, we are not able to accommodate short-term boarding. We require a minimum commitment of one school year.
Yes. We'd be happy to discuss your unique circumstance.
Yes. We take care of arranging each student's medical insurance.
Yes, we do, after an admissions offer is accepted and contracts and deposits have been submitted.
Steps to Apply
Complete the Pilgrim School Application (Application fee of $350)
Complete an English Language Proficiency Exam. For high school admission, a minimum score of 70 on the TOEFL is required. Our school code is 4163. You can also submit the Duolingo English Exam with a minimum score of 100.
Request a recommendation from your current English Teacher, using this Recommendation Form
Request a recommendation from your current Math Teacher, using this Recommendation Form
Request a recommendation from your current Administrator, using this Recommendation Form
Submit translated and notarized official transcripts.
After your application is reviewed, Pilgrim School will schedule a Zoom interview with selected students.
Students will receive the I-20 after an offer of admission is accepted, contracts are signed, and the enrollment deposit is completed.