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4.8 wreath Overall Rating

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Anonymous User (Student)
5 / 5
05/14/2026
Villanova has been an amazing school for me. I have so much fun playing sports, all my friends are really nice, the food is really good, and its really fun going to school with people from other countries that live in the dorms.
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Anonymous User (Student)
5 / 5
05/14/2026
I really like the community here, everyone is very welcoming here. The sports teams are also very funny, I play baseball and absolutely love my teammates.
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Anonymous User (Student)
5 / 5
05/14/2026
At Villanova, there are tons of opportunities you would not normally receive at any other school, speaking from experience. These opportunities range from fun activities with friends, openness to clubs, one-on-one help and support
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Anonymous User (Student)
4 / 5
06/19/2026
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The education is awesome and all of the teachers are kind and caring. The sports are fun, you get to make your own club and join other clubs in high school. Being at Villanova has honestly been an amazing experience for me.
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Emma Parkhill (Student)
5 / 5
05/14/2026
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Villanova is a great school. Their are lots of great opportunities and i just always have the most amazing time when I'm there. The teachers are great and i love all my classes!
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Savanna Soule (Student)
5 / 5
05/14/2026
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Villanova is it truly amazing School. Everyone is so nice and there are so many amazing opportunities. You can play any sport you want to not based on your skill level! I’m part of so many different clubs and the community is so kind and loving. The teachers all really care about you and wants you to get into a good college and succeed in life. I’m a freshman and everyone has been nothing but kind to me and I really feel part of the community.
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Savanna Soule (Student)
5 / 5
05/14/2026
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Villanova is it truly amazing School. Everyone is so nice and there are so many amazing opportunities. You can play any sport you want to not based on your skill level! I’m part of so many different clubs and the community is so kind and loving. The teachers all really care about you and wants you to get into a good college and succeed in life. I’m a freshman and everyone has been nothing but kind to me and I really feel part of the community.
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A student
5 / 5
05/14/2026
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I am a student from the Class of 2027, and this is my second year at Villanova. It's a very friendly school; the students are incredibly kind, the teachers are all very friendly and attentive to international students, and international students have many opportunities in sports. There are many food options and Chinese restaurants near the school, which is quite good. Especially, the Chinese people here are very friendly, without any infighting or scheming, which is wonderful. It boasts a very beautiful geographical environment, an excellent campus, and a safe city.
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A FindingSchool User
5 / 5
05/15/2024
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The school offers IB courses, is located near Los Angeles, boasts beautiful campus scenery, and provides an excellent boarding environment. It performs exceptionally well in terms of both school rankings and university placements.
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A FindingSchool User
5 / 5
05/08/2024
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The school is very close to Los Angeles, about an hour's drive away. The coastal campus is surrounded by a beautiful environment with complete living facilities. The school offers IB and AP courses, and is the only boarding school in California that provides IB Diploma Programme, as well as a top-ranked local boarding private school.
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A FindingSchool User
5 / 5
04/09/2024
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This is a well-known, established boarding school in Southern California, ranking among the top 100 boarding schools in the U.S. The campus is very large and beautiful, surrounded by mountains and golf courses. It is also one of the very few boarding schools in California that offers the IB program. The school's sports and arts programs are also excellent, making it a school with strong overall capabilities.
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A FindingSchool User
5 / 5
12/29/2023
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Villanova Preparatory School

1. Founded in 1924, the school has a history of nearly a century. It is located in the picturesque town of Ojai in Southern California, surrounded by beautiful scenery and two sides facing the sea. It is the best Catholic school in the area and the only full-time boarding school in the United States that retains the style of the Catholic Augustinian order;
2. The school provides education for grades 9-12, primarily focusing on college preparatory courses, including foundational courses, IB courses, AP courses, and honors courses. It is currently the only boarding school in California that offers IB courses;
3. A rich variety of sports programs, including American football, volleyball, tennis, water polo, golf, and swimming, frequently win awards;
4. The school's drama program performs twice a year and invites actors from Hollywood to visit and provide guidance;
5. Special programs: Women in Math and Science Scholars Program, Mock Trial, and English Immersion Services (EIS) Program;
6. Students' university matriculation is strong, with 2023 graduates admitted to institutions such as Harvard, NYU, Dartmouth, UCB, UCLA, UCSB, UIUC, Northeastern University, and more;
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A FindingSchool User
5 / 5
09/08/2023
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Villanova Prep. is located in California, close to Los Angeles, California, about a 1-hour drive away. It boasts a very large campus, offering challenging academic programs such as AP and IB courses, and Honors courses, with a local rating of A+. The Marine Biology program is very well-known, as are the Clare Boothe Luce Scholarship Program, Mock Trial, and the English Immersion (EIS) program. The school provides comprehensive and personalized college counseling, with many graduates matriculating to prestigious American universities, such as: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University, Boston University, University of Southern California, University of California, Berkeley, University of California, Los Angeles, and others.
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A FindingSchool User
4 / 5
06/17/2022
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1. The school is located in the beautiful Ojai Valley, surrounded by picturesque mountains, just a few minutes from the Pacific Ocean. It's conveniently close to airports, beaches, and shopping malls, making life easy. The campus is stunning, spanning 127 acres, about an hour's drive from Los Angeles, with first-class facilities.
2. It is the only boarding school in California that offers the IB Diploma Programme.
3. One of the top 18 middle/high schools in California.
4. The school adopts a small class system, with an average of 15 students per class. Additionally, students complete 20 hours of community service annually, with an average of approximately 2,500 hours of community service provided each year.
5. Offers an outstanding math and science program for girls.
6. The arts curriculum is rich and comprehensive, including performances in a beautiful outdoor amphitheater and a continuously expanding music program, among other vibrant extracurricular activities.
7. A rigorous college preparatory program, offering challenging academic courses such as multiple AP courses, IB courses, and honors courses.
8. A wide range of competitive sports activities, such as swimming, water polo, and surfing.
9. The faculty and staff are very dedicated to addressing the unique needs of each student.
10. The school monitors students' learning progress daily, and two teachers tutor students every Thursday from 3 PM to 9 PM.
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A FindingSchool User
5 / 5
01/20/2021
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Villanova Preparatory School is a boarding secondary school located near Los Angeles, about a 40-minute drive from Santa Barbara. Spanning 120 acres, it boasts picturesque scenery, with views of the sea on two sides, and comfortable weather year-round. It is considered the best Catholic school in the area, offering both AP and IB programs. It is also the only full-time boarding school in the United States that maintains the style of the Catholic Augustinian order.

School Features

1. Rich sports programs, with frequently winning teams in American football, volleyball, tennis, water polo, golf, swimming, and more.

2. Special programs include Mock Trial, ELS English Program, and the Women in Math and Science Scholars Program.

3. Diverse curriculum, offering both AP and IB courses, with 16 IB courses, 4 AP courses, and 5 honors courses. Beyond regular art courses, there are also computer graphic design, ukulele ensemble, guitar ensemble, programming and web design, film production, and other options.

4. 2017 college admissions include Berklee College of Music, Cornell University, Northeastern University, Purdue University, Stanford University, UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Santa Barbara, University of Maryland, University of Notre Dame, and more.
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A FindingSchool User
3 / 5
12/08/2020
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Villanova Preparatory School, founded in 1924, has a history of nearly a century and is the best local Catholic school. The school provides education for grades 9-12, primarily offering college preparatory courses, including foundational courses, IB courses, AP courses, and honors courses. Villanova Preparatory School is also the only full-time boarding school in the United States that retains the style of the Catholic Augustinian order. At Villanova Preparatory School, all educational and extracurricular activities emphasize the Augustinian values of unity, truth, and charity. The school focuses on academic excellence and the development of outstanding student character. In addition to rigorously preserving traditional academic curricula, it also emphasizes moral, aesthetic, and physical education to cultivate sound moral values in students. The school's mission is to nurture mature young people who embody charity, truth, and unity.
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FindingSchool Anonymous User
A FindingSchool User
5 / 5
12/01/2019
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Admissions officers are visiting China this month. The detailed schedule is as follows:
[Shanghai] December 3, Tuesday 14:00~17:00
Pullman Shanghai South, No. 15 Dapu Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai
[Hangzhou] December 5, Thursday 14:00~17:00
Courtyard by Marriott Hangzhou Wulin, No. 28 Hushu South Road, Gongshu District, Hangzhou
[Shenzhen] December 6, Friday 15:00~21:00
Marco Polo Shenzhen, No. 28 Fuhua 1st Road, Futian District, Shenzhen
[Guangzhou] December 8, Sunday 19:00~21:00
The Westin Guangzhou, No. 6 Linhe Middle Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou
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