North Broward Preparatory School

Apart from the need for a transfer (the school provides airport pick-up and drop-off services, which can be booked, considering the high tuition fees paid), this is a very suitable school. Most of the teachers are quite good, and parents can schedule a time to communicate with the teachers if needed. Although some subjects may have a bit of grading pressure, with hard work, students can still achieve very good grades.

Very nice school
Competitive environment

7-day boarding, with a rich array of activities on weekends and short holidays, which makes our family feel very reassured. The previous school only covered five days, and we had to arrange the other two days ourselves, with no school-organized activities whatsoever.

The dormitory teachers are really great. They have a 24-hour emergency phone, and because of the time difference, even if there's an urgent matter late at night in the US, we can always contact the school teachers regardless of the time.

We accompanied our child to school for enrollment, and the campus is so beautiful! The hardware facilities are top-notch, and both the students and teachers are very enthusiastic and positive, which will have a positive impact on the child.

The school's security measures are extremely thorough, ensuring student safety. Students are not allowed to use Uber independently for transportation. As a parent, I feel very reassured about safety. This is a contrast to when attending a day school, where there were generally no restrictions on students going out alone.

Our child has already graduated from a northern university, completed their undergraduate studies this year, was admitted to Berkeley's main campus graduate program, and received a generous scholarship. We are grateful to their alma mater for nurturing them!

North Broward Preparatory School was founded in 1957 and is located in the affluent area of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The charming city of Fort Lauderdale has a unique area connected by a network of crisscrossing waterways, earning it the nickname "Venice of America." The campus spans 80 acres and is only an hour's drive from the international metropolis of Miami.
The school offers 16 AP courses and 42 IB courses, making it one of only six private schools in Florida to offer the IB program. NBPS students also enjoy unique resources; in natural sciences and performing arts, the school has exclusive in-depth collaborations with world-renowned institutions MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) and Juilliard School. In terms of sports and arts, the school is a member of the Florida High School Athletic Association, offering over 70 art courses, 45 clubs, and 55 sports teams covering 25 different sports, with its ice hockey program frequently ranking first nationwide.

I really like Ms. Debbie Scheiber, the dorm teacher. She is a very responsible teacher and helped me solve many daily life problems.

I'm very fortunate to have made it through the pandemic and not given up on returning home. Whether it was online classes or in-person lessons at school, along with my teachers and classmates, these four years have left me with unique high school memories.

I'm graduating this year. After I leave, I'll definitely want to come back, especially for Florida's sunsets and beaches. I'll miss them terribly once I go to school in New York.

The initial reason for choosing your school was its offering of both AP and IB programs, which provides comprehensive academic support. My child is currently adapting very well, and their academic performance is good. As a parent, I am very happy.

Initially, among California, New York, and Florida, we ultimately chose Northborough, primarily because of the school's curriculum and environment. Our child is very happy at school.

When school started, I took my child to school. It felt very much like a university to me. The campus environment was excellent, and the teachers I met were also very enthusiastic.

Academic advisor Ms. Doly Arazi is also very easy to communicate with and is very attentive to international students. When I changed two courses at the beginning of the semester, Ms. Doly gave me a lot of advice and help.

NBPS offers a wide range of resources that are not typically available at every school, such as the Aviation program, which provides a unique experience.

The residential staff at North Broward Preparatory School are all very nice; this has been my experience with all the teachers I've interacted with.

The college counselors at North Broward Preparatory School are enthusiastic and highly responsible. We sincerely hope that new students will visit their college counselors more often, talk to them, and not waste this valuable resource.

The school dining hall offers a wide variety of choices, and sometimes the Chinese food they provide is surprisingly delicious.

I've seen many school dormitories, and NBPS's dorm environment is truly the best I've ever seen.

Principal Zhan's review: Located in the tropics, this school has more students than most American middle and high schools, with international students from over 50 countries. It can almost be seen as a small university, offering ample social opportunities. It is suitable for children who are social, outgoing, and hope to have more opportunities in art or music.
In terms of cultural heritage, the school discovers each student's personal learning style, goals, interests, and strengths through individualized teaching, emphasizing the development of critical thinking. By collaborating with institutions like MIT, Juilliard School, and UNICEF, the school provides children with top-tier resources in various fields.
Regarding academic development, the school offers over 250 courses for students in high school, including 17 AP courses, nearly 40 IB courses, and 42 honors courses, and provides ESL courses for international students. Notably, the school's IB course pass rate is as high as 100%, and the AP course pass rate reaches 60%.
For community building, the school annually plans its own plays and operas to be performed at the town's theater, providing performance opportunities for children while deeply integrating into the town's community. At the same time, the school also arranges community volunteer activities for students, with opportunities to participate in international volunteer activities.
In terms of emotional support, NBPS provides students with social and emotional support called NEST (Nurturing, Empathy, Support Team), offering them assistance to overcome challenges. Boarding students receive 24/7 support from dorm parents living on campus, and 95% of NBPS parents report that their children feel safe at school.

Data for North Broward Preparatory School: Student enrollment 1655, student-teacher ratio 1:10, international students 15%, boarding rate 15%, teachers with advanced degrees 65%. North Broward Private School was founded in 1957 and quickly became a top-tier institution. Since the 2004-05 academic year, the school has enrolled students from kindergarten to 12th grade. Its boarding program welcomes hundreds of students from all over the world. North Broward Private School is an international community dedicated to fostering each student's academic achievement and personal growth. We cultivate critical thinking skills, provide opportunities to explore interests, and progressively instill the virtue of civic responsibility in our students. We strive to prepare our students thoroughly for their preferred colleges and universities within an environment that nurtures talent. The school offers 220 high school courses, including 33 Honors courses, 15 AP courses, and 42 IB courses. It collaborates with MIT on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) in natural sciences and has outstanding performance in robotics. Currently, the school has 11 robotics teams, including underwater robotics teams, drone teams, FIRST Challenge and technology competition teams, and a solar car team. The solar car achieved the second-best result nationwide.

If capable, take more high-difficulty courses to earn more university credits. For example, at Beibu, the curriculum includes both IB and AP systems, and I chose a combination of AP and IB. UCSD requires a minimum of 180 credits to graduate. This high school course selection mechanism allowed me to start my freshman year with 60 credits already, enabling early graduation.

The environment at North Broward School is fantastic, and it's very close to the sea. Taking this opportunity, I obtained my Advanced Open Water Diver certification, experienced a shark dive, and got to feel the charm of marine life up close.

A special thanks to Mr. Henn, the academic advisor for the Northern Boarding Program, and his wife, Mrs. Henn (Chinese), who now teaches math at NBP. Mrs. Henn was also among the very first group of Chinese international students to graduate from NBP. During Christmas amid the pandemic, they invited us to their home to make dumplings and spend a wonderful holiday together.

Studying in the North, I can offer some advice to junior students: In class, there are two types of assignments: formative and summative. Formative assignments are those to be completed daily in class and after class; they do not count towards the final grade and are mainly for practice. Summative assignments are generally more challenging projects or in-class tests, and they do count towards the final grade. Each summative assignment has a chance for revision, but the prerequisite is that you must have completed the formative assignments previously assigned by the teacher.

I previously attended a public school, and after transferring to NBPS, I felt that the private school's management is very strict. Every day when we go to school, we are required to wear uniforms with the school logo. We also have to strictly observe classroom discipline; we cannot look at our phones during class unless permitted by the teacher, and when the teacher is speaking, we must show respect and listen attentively.

During Thanksgiving and Spring Break, the school always organizes outings for boarding students. Due to the pandemic, we couldn't go back home for Christmas and stayed in the dorms. The teachers took us to a famous local restaurant for a meal. We are truly grateful to the teachers who stayed at school to take care of us during the most important Christmas in the US during the pandemic.

NBP's dormitories have practice rooms for musical instruments and art rooms, and there are tons of after-school activities. Don't worry about feeling homesick or lonely when you come to school; as long as you're willing, you'll make many like-minded friends!

It's inconvenient to return to one's home country during the pandemic. The school, while ensuring the health and safety of students, has opened dormitories for international students during the summer and arranged many activities. I also hope to be able to return home smoothly this summer!

Students who love robotics, programming, design, and hands-on courses definitely shouldn't miss the Design Thinking course, one of NBP's star courses. Remember to communicate with your academic advisor in advance to arrange your schedule!

Before I came to the US, I had been learning cello. I never expected that upon arriving at NBP, in addition to being able to take orchestra-related courses, there would also be free after-school private cello lessons, with one-on-one instruction, and the teacher is also very nice!

The teachers and students at NBP are all very enthusiastic. Here, you can make great friends, and friends both push each other to excel and help each other. I really like the atmosphere here!

I transferred from the Northeast to Florida, and I really love the sunshine and beaches here. People are also much warmer and more enthusiastic, which is great for outdoor sports. There's nothing better than having four seasons that feel like summer!

Most students in the school are local American children, but when it comes to international students, besides us Chinese, there are also students from Japan, Korea, Vietnam, South America, Europe, and various other places. Therefore, diversity has always been a point of pride for our school.

The first skill I learned after coming to the United States was how to effectively manage my time. There are no longer parents or teachers following behind you, urging you on; everything is a self-initiated and proactive learning process.

The school provides us with a lot of resources, but I've noticed many students have low participation. I hope everyone actively tries things out and can all find their passion at school!

Thank you, Mr. Henn, for your help over the past few years, for providing advice on course selection, and for actively communicating with my teachers and family back in China!

NBP's university admissions counselor is truly responsible; they helped me create an excellent time plan, which also allowed me to start learning time management.

The school has 50 different sports teams, and we still want to encourage our Chinese students to participate more! Sports are just as important as studies.

I really love the NBP dorm, I love my roommates, and there are so many social activities on the lawn downstairs on weekends!

Just a reminder to junior students who are about to come to NBP: Every morning before class and after 3:30 PM, teachers are in the classroom. Take the initiative to ask questions—go proactively, go proactively, go proactively! Important things are said three times!!!

To my junior schoolmates, I have just one piece of advice: Now that you've arrived, put aside all shyness and hesitation. Actively seek help from your classmates and teachers, and you will benefit tremendously.

Evening self-study sessions have helped me a lot. When I first arrived, I really couldn't understand anything and felt very anxious. During these sessions, I not only received help from my classmates but also guidance from subject teachers. My progress is truly visible!

At NBPS, as long as students work hard, they can get a lot of opportunities. I transformed from a sports enthusiast into one of the few Chinese players on the school's rugby team, and I'm very proud.

NBP's gym is where I make sure to check in every day after class! It's fully equipped and has professional coaches.

Missing the Chinese food we ordered together, and the hot pot and barbecue we ate together!

This year, I'm graduating from NBPS, and the hardest things for me to leave behind are my dorm room, which I've carefully decorated for four years, and my friends. NBPS is my youth.

I love the school playground the most. After class, walking or running on the playground and watching the pink sunset is the best time after school!

I'm in 9th grade this year. Pre-recorded online classes really make it easy to slack off, but American teachers have been really strict with us during the pandemic, giving me no chance to relax.

I am in 11th grade this year and can't go back to school or play rugby/football anymore. I'm still trying my best to maintain training in my home country. I miss my team!

Last year's Thanksgiving trip and spring break activities were all cancelled due to the pandemic, and we lost an opportunity to meet up with friends from our sister school. I hope we can meet again before graduation!

I really miss my Robotics club and Design Thinking class. It's truly frustrating not being able to use the school's lab for hands-on work while taking online classes at home!

Every day at Northbro has been incredibly fulfilling, with classes + exercise + Club activities + homework every day, busy right up until lights out. Taking online classes at home requires so much willpower, I miss school!

I'm in 11th grade now, and I hope to go back this year and do more for the school's Chinese students through clubs!

I am a 10th-grade student at NBP. This spring, I chose to attend classes on campus (I am in Japan, so there were no travel restrictions). Unfortunately, I fell ill shortly after arriving at school and needed surgery. The school doctor promptly took me for medical consultation. During this special period, after the surgery, the dorm supervisor and school doctor took turns accompanying me in the hospital. I am truly grateful for the care from the NBP teachers!!

Having enrolled in Fall 2020 and still not having been to Northbrook, I pray every day that I can successfully get to school this summer!

I am a 10th-grade student from Beibu. After returning to my home country due to the pandemic, I have consistently continued with online classes. Managing time well and balancing study/work with rest is very important, and it also made me truly understand the meaning of self-discipline!

The school's flowerbeds are blooming again, and there's also the pink reed internet-famous photo spot on campus. When will I be able to go back? T.T

I'm in 11th grade. I can handle online classes, but not being able to play sports every day and participate in clubs is really boring. Dawn is on the horizon, hang in there!

NBPS's dorms truly feel like one huge extended family, and that's what I miss most now that I can't return to the US!

I hope the days of online classes end soon. Teachers are racking their brains to make online classes lively and interesting. I really miss them and my NBP classmates in various cities!

After spending a transitional year at an international school back in my home country, I still deeply miss the days at NBP. I'll strive to go back this summer!

I really miss attending classes at school, and that feeling of us rushing between classrooms during break time!

North Broward Preparatory School, located in the affluent area of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is a beautiful university-style campus. It offers 16 AP courses and 42 IB courses.

School Features

1. High-tech campus, certified by Apple Inc. as a DISTINGUISHED SCHOOL, with 3D printing taught starting from primary school.
2. Boasts 11 robotics teams, including underwater robots, drone robots, solar cars, FRC and FTC, and LEGO robots. The robotics club frequently wins national and world awards, with the solar car team ranking second nationally.
3. In February 2015, the school officially began a partnership with THE JUILLIARD SCHOOL to develop middle school performing arts curricula and provide professional guidance in performing arts to students. Juilliard alumni and artists in related fields are also regularly arranged to visit the school. More professional training opportunities are provided to students during summer and after school. Each year, the North Broward Preparatory School Orchestra is invited to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York.
4. Ice hockey frequently ranks first nationally.
5. In May 2016, a partnership with STEM and MIT began: MIT sends teachers to the school to guide students; MIT annually invites outstanding students to participate in the "Cambridge Science Festival"; teachers annually attend MIT for professional development; they jointly develop high school natural science, engineering, and mathematics curricula; science club students, under the guidance of MIT teachers, designed and built a solar-powered car for competition and achieved an excellent second-place finish.

Nbps has excellent academics. Here, one can absorb a lot of professional knowledge. The professors are all very friendly and patiently answer my questions.

Honestly, everything here truly suits me.

I get along very well with my roommates. Although it was a bit difficult to get used to at first, over time, everyone has been able to help each other, and we have a very happy time together.

For a student who has studied at this school for two years, the experience here couldn't be worse. Students bully each other both in school and in the dorms. Many Chinese students prey on the weak, bullying weaker classmates. The entire school has over 200 Chinese students. The dorms appear perfect on the surface, but are actually terrible. There are almost no safety facilities. Students freely bully each other and plot against one another. Most Chinese students play games together in the dorms, and the dorm supervisor never intervenes, allowing students to play games and blast music! It's truly unbearable!

The school's hardware facilities are truly excellent. During class, I discovered many machines that you wouldn't typically see outside. It feels like high school is just like college.

The learning atmosphere is strong, the campus environment is excellent, and I really love every piece of scenery at NBPS. I feel that I can truly grow here.

Mr. Williscroft from history will very patiently and meticulously guide us in our learning, and we can ask him any questions after class.

NBPS's teaching is genuinely excellent, professor very nice.

All the academic teachers here are very good, especially Mr. Hann. Many times, Mr. Hann patiently answers my questions and has helped me solve many problems in both life and academics.

In my first year at North Broward, I feel like I've become a part of this place and I'm growing to love the life here. There are also many interesting activities, and the extracurricular activities are very rich!

The school teachers are all very nice. Before coming, I was afraid I wouldn't make friends, but actually, that's not the case at all. The classmates here are all very friendly!

As a North Broward parent, my daughter is starting 9th grade this year. Our principle for choosing a school is that our child likes it. She's quite good at science subjects. After she started, she felt good about all aspects of the school. The school provides a lot of support in math and physics, including courses, club activities, and competitions.

Spent a romantic and sweet Christmas here, enjoying a very satisfying dessert – my favorite chocolate fountain. I need to speed up my studies in the coming days!

It's about a 1.5-hour drive from Miami. I specifically came to visit and explore while my parents were on vacation. I had a long chat with the admissions counselor here and felt that their teaching philosophy aligns very well with what I'm looking for.

I really like AP, it's very interesting. By the way, the school environment is very good~

The teachers here place a strong emphasis on students' interests. Before I came here, I didn't like math at all, but after coming here, I discovered that math can actually be very interesting.

North Broward Preparatory School (NBPS) is located in Fort Lauderdale, a city known as the "Venice of America," situated in a high-income affluent area with a beautiful, safe, and livable environment. The school occupies 80 acres and features a university-style design. It boasts 4 swimming pools, 5 tennis courts, indoor and outdoor basketball courts, 2 stadiums, and lighted fields. Additionally, it has a complete set of athletic fields including a track and field, rugby field, baseball field, softball field, and soccer field. North Broward Preparatory School resembles a refined and beautiful university, with 15 buildings on its Coconut Creek campus and 3 buildings on its Coral Springs campus. Students can use wireless internet facilities for both daily life and studies, accessing the internet via school-controlled computers to get specialized course information and homework assignments. Teachers and students have 24-hour access to the campus network and internet resources anywhere on campus. Unlike other schools that merely offer one or two art classrooms, North Broward Prep dedicates an entire area of the school to fostering students' artistic development. It encourages students of all skill levels to actively participate, cultivating their hobbies and talents, and helping them increase their competitiveness in college applications.