Orion International Academy aims to prepare international students for success in college and a global society through its international programs. It offers a college preparatory curriculum with advanced courses, highly individualized support, and experienced faculty. Students can attend winter and summer programs to experience American schools and culture alongside American peers through activities like creative writing, chess, painting and more. Typical school days include classes, lunch, enrichment activities, and sports. Housing is available through dorms or homestays. Excursions around California are also provided. The document promotes that attending Orion sets students up for educational and career success.

1. Orion International Academy
“Sharing the responsibility for
educating our children.”
-Vielka McFarlane
President

2. Building Bridges Across
Cultures
• Mission of the International Program
• Orion International Academy is committed to being the
premier education provider in America by preparing its
students to succeed in college and in a global society.
• Orion International Academy Offers
• Highly individualized guidance and support.
• College Preparatory curriculum with a well-rounded
program of courses across disciplines.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Program.
• Seasoned faculty with advanced degrees and field
specializations.

3. Orion Winter Program
• Students receive the true
American educational
experience by attending
American schools alongside
American children. Together
they experience the
challenging and engaging
American curriculum that
prepares them for scholastic
victory.

4. Orion Summer Program
• Students expand their
understanding of
American culture by
participating in creative
activities with
American students.
Together, they explore
the discipline of
creative writing and
chess, the art of
painting and dance, the
history of architecture
and design.

5. Typical Day
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Student drop off 8:30 am.
Instruction begins at:
9:00am
Lunch/Break: 11:45am12:35pm
Enrichment: 2:45pm4:00pm
Pick up:4:00pm-4:30pm

6. As an Orion International
Student you will…
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Take classes with American Students.
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Learn all about the American Culture.
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Participate in American Sports and Games.
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Take Performance Arts Classes.

7. Orion International Academy
Graduation!

8. Accommodations
Dormitory
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International students
live in either boys' or girls'
dormitories under adult
supervision. This option
provides a taste of the
American collegiate
experience. In the United
States, upon graduating
from high school,
students leave their
families to live in their
college dormitories. Dorm
life provides an
atmosphere where
students can cultivate
great and lasting
friendships with their
peers.

9. Homestay
Homestay
• The homestay program
gives International
students the chance to
add to their knowledge
of American culture by
experiencing firsthand
day-to-day happenings
of American life. They'll
have the opportunity to
observe and participate
in the American family
setting by cooking
evening meals together,
grocery shopping, or by
going out as a family for
dessert at one of
California's tasty frozen
yogurt eateries.

10. California Excursions

11. Your Educational Future with
Orion
• By making the decision to
come to the United States,
you are already sealing your
future success by:
• Experiencing American
curriculum based on our
highest standards.
• Interacting with students
from all walks of life.
• Building a portfolio of your
educational career.