A safe, structured, and personal American education — SEVP certified, with free ESL support, flexible boarding options, and college counseling from day one.
SHA is certified by the U.S. federal SEVP program and issues Form I-20 directly, supporting your child's F-1 student visa from start to finish.
English language support is included at no extra cost at every grade level, so students transition smoothly into American classrooms.
School dormitory (the Eagle's Nest), screened homestay families, or day enrollment for students living with parents or guardians.
UC A–G curriculum, 31 AP courses, and dedicated counseling — 90% of graduates reach Top-50 U.S. universities.
Students immerse fully in American culture and English, learning side by side with SHA students in Southern California.
Two-to-four-week stays attending classes alongside SHA students — a great way to experience U.S. school life, boost English, and make American friends. Available year-round, 1–8 weeks.
Including our English Bridge program, which builds English skills in preparation for studying at SHA during the school year — plus camps, field trips, and California experiences.
For middle and high school students. All instruction in English, boarding at the Eagle's Nest, and the full advantages of a WASC-accredited American education.
Submit the application form with school records and transcripts.
A friendly interview with our admissions team — online is fine.
Receive your acceptance letter and Form I-20 issued by SHA.
Apply for the F-1 student visa at your local U.S. consulate.
We coordinate arrival, airport pickup, and move-in — welcome to SHA.
Our graduates don't just finish high school — they move on to the universities they aim for.
The biggest question international parents ask: who takes care of my child day to day? Here is the team — by role, by name.
Works with your child in and beyond class until English is no longer a barrier — included free, K–12.
Lives on site at the Eagle's Nest. Daily routines, residence rules, and wellbeing — parents' first call for dorm life.
Maintains I-20/SEVIS records and sends parents regular updates on academics and daily life — across time zones.
Your bilingual guide through application, visa, and arrival — the first person your family talks to.
Course planning, AP selection, and university applications — mapped out from the first semester, not senior year.
Our international admissions team supports families in English and Chinese — ask us anything.
We respond within one business day. Prefer to talk? Call +1 (626) 919-2000 or email admissions@shacademy.org.