School reviews

Our admissions team is dedicated to helping each family discover how Fairmont Preparatory Academy can open doors to exceptional opportunities.

From our rigorous academics to our vibrant student life, Fairmont Prep is a place where students are known, supported, and inspired to achieve their full potential. We look forward to guiding you through every step of your journey to becoming part of our Husky community.

Claire Takeda

Senior Director of Admissions

Welcome to Fairmont Preparatory Academy.

It’s a joy to introduce you to a community that has shaped so many young people as a place of curiosity, belonging, and possibility.

Carolyn Lucia

Head of School

Fairmont offers many paths to meet the interests and passions of our students.

Each student takes a unique learning journey with us, shaped by choice, challenge, and meaningful guidance that helps them discover who they are and who they aspire to become.

Heather Porretta

Social Science Department Chair

Being a part of International Schools Partnership - ISP opens up a global community of curious, confident leaders and learners and world-class practices.

Through the ISP’s Learning.First.™ approach, we at Fairmont Prep strengthen our commitment to learners’ "good struggle" by focusing on student-centred growth, metacognitive awareness, and continuous improvement. In this partnership, every Husky is supported to get better: academically, personally, and globally.

Kristen Jansen

Dean of Academics

From my experience at this school, the strongest positive is the community - kind, open, and genuinely accepting.

Aleksandr

Student, Grade 9

We want to prepare students for the next level.

As counselors, we help students find the right fit and matches and ask them questions about what's important to them and what they are searching for in school. We rely on our vast knowledge of schools across the globe and help them find schools that might be adventurous.

Justin Voss

Director of College Counseling

There are such small class sizes, you get the individual attention you need to succeed, and my teachers know where my strengths are, where my weaknesses are, and how to build off of that.

Lance Y.

Student

Getting to take advanced STEM courses like organic chemistry, biotechnology, and multivariable calculus at Fairmont Prep has truly prepared me for college and will make my freshman year much easier.

Audrey K.

Student

College admissions can be stressful, but the guidance and encouragement I received from Fairmont’s counselors and teachers made me feel truly prepared and supported.

Ella T.

Student

Fencing is a part of my identity - it’s taught me discipline, resilience, and the power of community, and it’s what led me to my dream of fencing at Columbia.

Angelina Y.

Student

Family isn’t just who you’re born with - it’s the people you grow with, who uplift you, support you, and walk with you every step of the way.

Antonella H.

Student

Leading my soccer team to the CIF playoffs and truly connecting as a team is one of my proudest moments at the Prep.

Chloe J.

Student

I’ve learned how important it is to surround myself with the right people - they shape who you become, and that made all the difference during my time at Fairmont.

Chloe K.

Student

High school taught me that independence is important, but no one succeeds alone - and at Fairmont, the support from teachers, counselors, and peers made all the difference.

Julia A.

Student

Fairmont’s academic rigor taught me discipline, and that same work ethic carried over into my music - helping me earn a place at my dream school, Berklee College of Music.

Oliver O.

Student

It was great being in Fairmont Homestay because it gave me the feeling that even though I’m living abroad, I still have the feeling of family with my host parents.

Wing Ho Lam

Student

Hi, my name is Felix, and I’m an international student from Taiwan. I’m currently in my second year with GBA as a senior at Fairmont High School.

Felix

Student

Hosting with GBA since 2017 has been incredibly rewarding. Our students become like our own teenage kids respectful, polite, and responsible.

Ramonchito

Host Parent

Hosting with GBA has been one of the most enriching experiences for our family.

Olympia

Host Parent

Entering science and engineering competitions is really valuable because it affords students the opportunity to apply the things they learn in the classroom – beyond what’s in the textbook – in very meaningful ways

Carolyn Lucia

Head of School

ASEP’s advanced science curriculum moves students beyond foundational knowledge into authentic scientific and engineering practice.

Anchored by core courses in Methodologies in Science and Engineering and Bioengineering, students then pursue advanced study aligned with their interests through options such as Organic Chemistry, Biotechnology, university-level Engineering, and Advanced Coding Languages and AI.

Megha Shah

Current ASEP Director & Science Department Chair

I had the unique opportunity to sit in at a freshman class in Duke University.

Sitting there and listening to those presentations kind of made me realize that my curriculum at my own school was very very similar to that of a Top 20 university. Just being a part of ASEP in general makes me feel really prepared for a college and afterwards.

Camille

Student, Class of 2019

Learning Spanish at Prep is very engaging. Through projects, and interactive classes. It prepares me for the future in a way that I feel confident taking tests or completing my assignments.

Natalie Class of 2029

Student

Learning a language at this school has been one of the most transformative experiences of my education. At first, learning a new language felt intimidating, but the teachers’ passion and support made every challenge exciting and achievable.

Amelia Class of 2027

Student

Although taking a class in a completely foreign language was daunting at first, by taking AP Mandarin, I was able to grow my foreign language skills and foster a new appreciation for Chinese culture.

Elliott Class of 2026

Student

Learning a foreign language has a lasting and positive impact on students. It enhances their comprehension,  problem-solving and critical thinking skills by challenging learners to view reality from multiple perspectives.

Ying Li

Faculty

My time at Fairmont could not have prepared me better for college.

The school provided an amazing environment that not only challenged me academically but also taught me how to think critically and independently. I’m deeply grateful for the support I received both inside and outside the classroom.

Michelle

Alumni

Fairmont has been my home for 13 years and will always hold a special place in my heart. The education and support I received at Fairmont Prep prepared me for success beyond high school.

I currently attend the University of San Diego with the highest merit scholarship and automatic acceptance into the Honors Program, an achievement I credit to Fairmont’s exceptional academic preparation and encouragement to excel beyond expectations.

Karin

Alumni

I really enjoyed my time at Prep.

I’m very grateful to have met such great peers and be supported by amazing teachers, coaches, adivisors, and faculty.

Lindsay

Alumni

By joining the Prep, you become part of a community of driven and motivated students.

Fairmont has helped me grow both academically and personally. I’ve been able to challenge myself through advanced STEM coursework while also developing leadership skills through ASB and tutoring.

Anika

Student - Domestic

Teachers and staff are friendly and informative.

Atsada

Currently attending Northeastern University

Fairmont has helped me grow both academically and personally.

One of the most impactful experiences for me has been participating in ASB and helping plan school events like Culture Day and rallies. Being involved behind the scenes showed me how much teamwork and creativity go into building a strong school community, and it made me feel more connected to the people around me.

Diba

Student - Domestic

One of the most impactful parts of my experience at this school has been learning from my teachers, especially in psychology and chemistry.

Their teaching styles focus on clear examples and in-depth explanations, which helped me truly understand complex concepts instead of just memorizing information. Because of them, I’ve built a strong academic foundation and developed a deeper appreciation for learning.

Elsa

Student- International

Fairmont offers a wide range of challenging courses and really emphasizes building a strong résumé for college.

During my time here, I learned how to balance hard work with having fun, which helped me grow both academically and personally.

Jiya

Student - Domestic

I would recommend this school to students who are genuinely curious and motivated to learn.

One of the most impactful experiences for me was working independently in the lab for my AP Chemistry final. Designing my own procedure and conducting the experiment on my own gave me real, hands-on experience and confirmed that I want to study chemistry in college.

Piet

Student - Domestic

As a student who has been studying at Fairmont for three years, I'm sincerely thankful to the teachers for allowing me to participate in the art program.

Fairmont's art program gives every one of us an equal amount of opportunity to express our ideas, collaborate with different people, and most importantly, have fun enjoying the process of creating art. The program developed me from an introvert into a much more communicative person who can work with everyone.

Richard

Student - International