Orion International Academy aims to prepare international students for college and life in a global society through its rigorous academic program and cultural experiences. The school offers individualized support and a college preparatory curriculum with Advanced Placement courses taught by experienced faculty. Students can participate in winter and summer programs taking classes alongside American students and experiencing American culture through activities. They live either in dormitories for a collegiate experience or with host families to experience American family life firsthand. The school aims to give students an educational future for success through its American curriculum and diverse student body.

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.