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In the Advanced Business Program, students at Fairmont Prep Academy understand business within the context of culture and ethics. As part of their studies, they attend seminars and take a variety of applicable advanced courses, including entrepreneurship, business management, leadership, and business marketing.
Enter the global economy with confidence through our unparalleled flagship Advanced Business Program (ABP), ready to excel at college and succeed in future business ventures.
Pursue a career within the business, marketing, and economics fields, gaining entrance to elite business colleges in the US, including University of Chicago, Harvard, Stanford, UC Berkeley NYU, and Northwestern University.
Experience individualized academic and college counseling from dedicated program counselors, benefitting from a low student-to-counselor ration, 1:1 mentoring, group sessions, university fairs, and meetings with college reps.
Build creativity, critical thinking, autonomy, effective communication, resilience, problem-solving, management, digital, and global citizenship skills guided by the ISP life skills framework.
Enhance multilingual skills by choosing Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin), or American Sign Language, becoming confident and fluent in more than one world language.
Live the American way and make unforgettable connections in our Homestay Program, welcoming international students into safe, supportive families or an external boarding dorm with 24/7 guidance from our staff.
Benefit from personalized interventions including Social-Emotional Learning, mental health counseling, Flex Period, academic assistance, and English support through the International Foundation Center and adapted classes.
Develop an entrepreneurial vision through hands-on opportunities and real-world business insights. Gain exclusive access by visiting leading corporations and connecting with accomplished founders.
Step up and lead. Shape your school community through real roles in Associated Student Body, MUN, Team Captains, Club Officers, Huskyteers, or Husky Vision - driving initiatives that create lasting change.
Enroll with ease in our Advanced Business Program, guided by our friendly admissions team every step of the way, with additional support for international families.
Students in the Advanced Business Program achieve exceptional results in their GPAs and SATs, a testament to their commitment and ongoing efforts.
436
avg. GPA for ABP students
1284
avg. SAT for ABP students (vs 1050 national avg.)
Fairmont’s ABP empowers students to excel in business, marketing, economics, and entrepreneurship, preparing them to enter top colleges and start successful business ventures. Students complete 230 credits, combining rigorous core subjects and electives at College Preparatory (CP), Honors (H), and Advanced Placement (AP) level, and fulfill 20 hours of community service each year. All our courses are UC approved.
The Advanced Business Program is an advanced track program geared to prepare motivated students for entry into the global marketplace, helping them to understand business within the context of culture and ethics.
The Advanced Business Program
DFND field trip
Hyperice field trip
At our High School in Orange County, students have the option to choose from Honor and Advanced Placement course offerings guided by experienced business educators. Every year, students take a core ABP course, building advanced knowledge on international best business practices and entrepreneurial vision by the time they graduate.
Through this introductory course, students explore management, marketing, and finance, connecting business concepts to real-world challenges. They analyze how culture, ethics, and social issues shape global business, mastering essential terminology and thinking critically about the decisions leaders face.
Every lesson is a chance to lead discussions, share ideas, and apply learning to real scenarios. By the end of the course, students own the skills and confidence to navigate today’s business world and drive change wherever they go.
Learners discover key marketing concepts, frameworks, and terminology, gaining the skills to analyze consumer behavior and understand how marketing strategies shape decisions.
Through hands-on exercises, class discussions, and sharing personal experiences, learners master the integrated marketing mix - Product, Promotion, Pricing, and Place - and learn to build competitive advantage.
This course is developed in partnership with Syracuse University.
Learners get curious about the forces shaping economies, both at home and around the world. They dive into the heart of national and global economic problems, exploring how institutions and government policies drive growth, stability, and change.
Students lead discussions, present research, and write analytical essays that connect theory to real-world challenges.
Students explore entrepreneurship as a mindset, attitude, and process. Learners assess, critique, and celebrate the creation of new ventures, focusing on how ideas become successful businesses. The curriculum emphasizes sustainable entrepreneurship across careers, organizations, and societies, guiding students through the evolution from start-ups to major corporations.
Learners develop the skills to think and act entrepreneurially, apply practical strategies in any organizational setting, and understand the factors that drive long-term success.
AP Microeconomics introduces students to the foundations of individual decision-making in economics. Learners interpret graphs, analyze data, and evaluate how scarcity, costs, and benefits influence choices in markets.
The course encourages learners to investigate production behaviors and assess the impact of public policy on market efficiency.
At our High School in Anaheim, California, students lead discussions exploring the full spectrum of management principles and leadership strategies. They analyze business ethics, strategic planning, operations, finance, marketing, and HR through hands-on case studies and simulations.
Project-based learning drives students to solve problems, make smart decisions, and innovate. Students grow as leaders, ready to shape organizations and drive change in a global business landscape.
Learners drive outcomes integrating business topics and applying practical skills to launch and manage their own venture. They lead discussions, solve problems, and track progress integrating various business topics including Accounting, Personal Finance, Administration, Operations, Communications, Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, and Economics.
With guidance from teachers and real-world partners, students explore career options and celebrate growth in a space built for ambition and achievement.
Students take charge in ABP internships, gaining hands-on experience in their chosen field. They spend time observing and practicing real professional tasks, not just filing or answering phones.
Every internship is student-led - learners log hours, describe duties, and present a summary of their experience, with feedback from a campus supervisor and the professional. School credit is earned for meaningful work that sparks curiosity and builds confidence.
Students complete their journey progressing with the Fairmont standard curriculum, carefully designed to prepare students for collegiate study and analysis. They build their own journey choosing from subjects in the following departments.
Students develop critical thinking skills through the study of the human experience, exploring Human Geography, World History, US History, Government and Politics, Economics, Philosophy, Psychology, Criminal Justice and Law, and Personal Finance.
Students comprehend, interpret, analyze, and evaluate a wide range and level of complex texts across genres, recognizing the impact of linguistic, literary, and rhetorical elements through English, Writing and Language Seminar, and English Literature and Composition.
Students develop logical, critical and creative thinking, patience and persistence in problem-solving, along with high-level reasoning through Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Precalculus, Calculus, Statistics, Advanced Coding and AI Applications, and Complex Analysis.
Learners become informed citizens who think critically and have the ability to engage in scientific inquiry and analysis, by employing rigorous methodologies to investigate phenomena in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, Quantum Physics & Computing, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Computer Science, and Game Development.
Students explore a range of topics varying from daily life to more abstract ideas related to global issues in a second language, while exploring a different culture through Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin), and American Sign Language courses.
Learners explore their chosen creative expressions and develop perceptual and analytical skills in Fashion Design, Visual Arts, Graphic Design, Art History, Speech and Debate, Yearbook, Film, Digital Filmmaking, Rehearsal & Performance, Music Theory, Concert Choir, Technical Theatre, and Chamber Ensemble.
Students expand their horizons by choosing a skill-building elective that goes beyond the classroom through Strategies for Success, Advanced Speech and Debate, Academic Decathlon, and Leadership/Associated Student Body.
Students demonstrate proficiency in a variety of physical activities, exhibiting competency in fundamental movement skills, coordination, and physical fitness through - Health, Physical Education, Yoga, Weightlifting, Contract Sport, CIF/Interscholastic Sports, and Strength and Conditioning.
Every day at The Prep is filled with transformative learning experiences that prepare students to confidently lead their paths. While timetables vary across weekdays, here's a glimpse into what happens in our Advanced Business Program classes.
8:00am – 9:25amFirst classes of the day with a deep dive on project-based learning and critical thinking.
9:25am – 9:35amA time to recharge and relax while meeting with classmates.
9:35am – 11:00amDeep-dive sessions that focus on marketing planning, public speaking, and economics.
11:00am – 11:45amWholesome and healthy meal shared with friends in a convivial setting.
11:45am – 1:10pmIn-depth classes that spark curiosity, build confidence, and prepare students for college entrance exams.
1:10pm – 1:20pmA moment to get ready for the final classes of the day
1:20pm – 2:45pmFinal learning sessions, building specialized academic knowledge and essential life competencies.
Through the ABP, students get a head start and develop skills that will help them be successful in college and in any business venture.
Enjoy personalized learning that continuously enhances knowledge, skills, and understanding.
Gain essential life skills to thrive in academics, as well as careers and personal lives.
Develop proficiency in at least one world language, while being supported in home or first languages.
Try global skill-building programs and activities that develop critical thinking, teamwork, and leadership.
Benefit from personalized guidance for university and career choices, supporting your chosen path.
At Fairmont Prep Academy in Orange County, students drive their progress with achievements tracked through case studies, venture projects, and mentorship. Every step is measured and celebrated as learners get ongoing feedback, transparent access to grades and assignments via Canvas Blackbaud MySchoolApp, and clear updates on GPAs.
This approach keeps students focused, confident, and ready to step up for new challenges. Teachers guide, challenge, and support, making sure every learner knows where they stand and how to grow. Progress isn’t just monitored, it’s owned, shared, and celebrated by students who lead their journey every day.
Students master the language of business and communicating with confidence in any setting. They lead discussions about influential leaders and companies, analyze financial statements, and make smart decisions that drive outcomes for organizations.
Learners get hands-on with traditional and digital marketing tools, build strategies that put customer needs first, and create business plans that stand out. Every lesson is a rehearsal space for problem-solving, teamwork, and ethical leadership. By graduation, they have the skills to thrive in college, launch their own ventures, and influence change in the business world.
At our High School in Anaheim, students become confident multilingual communicators. Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin), and American Sign Language courses are offered at College Prep, Honors or AP level, so students choose the pathway that matches their fluency and ambition. They apply their learning in academic and career settings, reflect on language and culture, and collaborate in a global community.
International students get tailored support and fast-track English fluency through Adapted classes, ensuring everyone thrives and builds the skills to succeed at school, in college, and beyond.
American Sign Language is available as a foreign language, offering students the chance to master a new mode of communication while engaging with the history and values of the ASL community.
Students benefit from opportunities that develop both their leadership and global awareness. They showcase and refine their public speaking, critical thinking, and negotiation skills through high-level speech and debate tournaments in the US, China, Taiwan, and India.
In addition, they actively participate in ISP ILOs initiatives, especially ISP Model United Nations and the ISP Cultural Exchange, which deepen their understanding of global issues and cross-cultural collaboration.
Learning is further enhanced through practical, hands-on experiences, including visits to leading companies such as DFND and Hyperice, as well as workshops with renowned business entrepreneurs, connecting classroom theory to real-world business practice.
As a good High School in Anaheim, students step up for personalized college guidance in business, marketing, and finance. An academic counsellor works closely with students in Grades 9 - 10, supporting goal-setting and progress tracking. From Grade 11, learners transition to the college counselling team, diving deeper into applications, interviews, and competitive admissions.
With a standout student-to-counselor ratio of 85:1, far better than California’s average, students connect with dedicated program counselors who know their goals and strengths.
Through 1:1 mentoring, group sessions, four-year planning, and college prep training, students lead their journey, set ambitious targets, and get ready to step into top business schools and finance programs.
ABP students gain access to the most prestigious business, economics, and marketing universities in the US, often exceeding college admission requirements.
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The Advanced Business program at Fairmont Prep is an opportunity for students interested in business to get a head start and develop skills that will help them be successful in any business venture.
Shane Beatty, ABP Program Director
Students can enroll at Fairmont Prep Academy's flagship Advanced Business Program in Grade 9. Our admissions team is always available to guide you through the admissions process, with additional support for international families.
Get ready for a successful future as an entrepreneur with Fairmont Prep's flagship Advanced Business Program.
