Thank you for considering American University Preparatory School.
Los Angeles United States of America
American University Preparatory SchoolDescription
AUP is an exciting boarding high school located in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles. It is fair to say that AUP is quickly becoming the only school of its kind in the country, a global village located in a city center that enjoys the unequaled resources of Southern California and is situated within minutes of the University of California at Los Angeles and the University of Southern California.
- Day school tuition N/A - $19500 USD
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Grades for day school
9th Grade/Year 10 -
12th Grade/Year 13 - Year founded 2013
- Boarding school tuition N/A - $53000 USD
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Grades for boarding school
9th Grade/Year 10 -
12th Grade/Year 13 - Curricula Host Country's National
- Type Co-ed
Accreditations
Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Admissions Information
Admissions Process
• Gateway 1: Complete an application, answer our parent and student questionnaires, send us your unofficial transcript, and conduct an interview. After completing these steps, if the admissions committee determines that you are a good fit for the school, we will send you a conditional acceptance letter. • Gateway 2: Upon receipt you can immediately secure your spot with a deposit of $200. To advance to the next gateway, send us your standardized test scores, inquire about your financial options (if necessary), and begin the I-20 process (if necessary). After completing these steps, we will send you the Enrollment Contract. • Gateway 3: Read the Student Handbook, the AUP Model Student and Citizen Pledge, and the Enrollment Contract. These documents hold together the cultural fabric of our community and institution. If you agree, sign and submit these forms, along with a final deposit. After completing these steps, we will send you an official acceptance letter and, if necessary, an I-20 to apply for a US Student VISA.Gateway 4: Post-acceptance you will need to finalize all parts of the application and enrollment process, including 3 recommendations, official transcripts, official test scores, and all enrollment forms. After receiving these documents, we will send you the academic information, your class schedule, calendar, and packing lists.
Entry Requirements
• SSAT / ISEE • iTEP / TOEFL for EFL students
Applicant Evaluations
SSAT / ISEE, iTEP / TOEFL for EFL students
- First application deadline 15 February
- Second application deadline Rolling
- Students can join after the academic year begins Yes
Academics
- Assigns homework Yes
- Use of technology in the classroom Yes
- Language of instruction English
- Native English teachers Yes
- Examinations available Advanced Placement - AP
Courses
AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Chinese, AP English, AP Physics, AP Psychology, AP Research, AP Seminar, AP Statistics, AP U.S. History, AP World History
Use of technology in the classroom
iPads, laptops, websites, apps, and televisions.
School Life
- Bus service No
- Sports teams available No
- Do students practice religion at the school No
- School start time 08:00
- School end time 15:35
- Most common nationality CN
- School provides lunch Yes
- Uniform required Gym uniform.
- Average class size 8
Living Accommodations
AUP has dorms separated by gender, with boys on the mezzanine floor and girls located on the third floor.Each dorm floor is equipped with a small common kitchen are, sitting room, study area, and relaxation area. Cleaning services and laundry services are provided for all of our boarding students. Once class is over, students are welcome to enjoy time spent in the dorms relaxing with their fellow peers or spending time overlooking the city of Los Angeles from our balcony patio. Los Angeles is our backyard for students and visiting parents to enjoy!
Schools Facilities
Near Colburn School, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, Central Library
School Lunch
Catered.
Sports Teams
Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Intramural Sports Only, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis
University Relations
- University counseling Yes