Idyllwild Arts Academy
Idyllwild Arts Academy is a boarding arts high school that is global by design, and proud to welcome students from all over the world who are united by their passion for artistic excellence. Students join a welcoming and supportive community on our idyllic mountaintop campus, engaging in a unique dual curriculum of specialized arts training and challenging college-prep academics. Benefiting from small class sizes and the guidance of of experienced, professional instructors, students explore their creative potential, sharpen their skills, and become Citizen Artists with the confidence and commitment to ignite meaningful change in the world and excel in any professional discipline they choose to pursue. Our art focus areas include: MUSIC (CLASSICAL, JAZZ, SONGWRITING) | VISUAL ARTS | DRAMATIC ARTS | DANCE | FASHION DESIGN | FILM & DIGITAL MEDIA | CREATIVE WRITING | INTERDISCIPLINARY ARTS We also offer: SEMESTER EXCHANGE PROGRAM | ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING (ELL) | SUMMER INTENSIVES
Facts
| Ages | 13 - 20 |
| Number of students | 280 |
| Languages | English, French, Spanish |
| Average class size | 15 |
| Day/Boarding | Day School, Full Boarding |
| Website | idyllwildarts.org |
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About Idyllwild Arts Academy
Changing Lives Through The Transformative Power of Art
Idyllwild Arts is an intentional community that welcomes different life experiences, perspectives, identities, cultures, abilities and languages. We joyfully aspire and commit ourselves to create a safe environment in which the uniqueness of each person is valued, and everyone is seen, heard, and treated with respect. Art is the greatest teacher of humanity, and we embrace its power to develop empathetic citizens of the world. We thereby will dedicate resources and time to build an inclusive community.
Vision Statement
We recognize art as an essential solution to global challenges. Idyllwild Arts will be a thriving leader in 21st-century education with a global network of support, providing access for a diverse population of artists. We will maintain a sustainable environment worthy of our mission, and an intellectual space worthy of our students.
Cultivating Citizen Artists
Nestled amidst the breathtakingly beautiful village of Idyllwild, high in the San Jacinto mountains of Southern California, our campus serves as a peaceful respite for artists seeking to explore the depths of their creativity and join a broader creative collective. Our highest goal is to embolden and cultivate artists as inspired citizens who practice interdisciplinary thinking and undertake the intentional journey of self-discovery while finding creative fulfillment in uplifting others.
Sports
- Dance
- Gym / Weights / Fitness / Conditioning
- Hiking
Extracurricular Activities
- Art Club
- Astronomy Club
- Band
- Choir
- Community Service Club
- Cooking
- Creative Writing
- Cultural Excursions
- Design
- Drama
- Jewellery Making
- Language Lessons
- Maths Club
- Music Classes
- Photography
- Robotics and Programming
- Science Club
- Sewing
- STEAM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Arts & Maths)
- Student Council
- Theatre Technology Club
- Yearbook Committee
Facilities
- Art Studio
- Boarding Houses
- Concert Hall
- Dance Studio
- Design Technology Labs / Maker Spaces
- Gym / Fitness Centre
- Integrated IT
- Library
- Media Room
- Music Practice Rooms
- Outdoor Education Centre
- Performance Studios
- Recording Studio
- School Dining Room and Catering
- Science Labs
- Sports Fields
- Study Rooms
- Swimming Pool
- Theatre
Curriculum
- American High School Program
- ESL Program
- High School Diploma
- Summer Camp
- TOEFL
- US High School Diploma
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