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Colonial Heritage Academy

Philadelphia, PA

America’s history, taught where it happened. A boarding school with deep roots in the humanities — and a direct line to the country’s top universities.

School Type
Boarding
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Living Style
On-Campus Boarding
Tuition Tier
Premier ($41,000+/yr)
Programs
F-1 Private Placement
Best For
Humanities & Ivy-bound students

Why Colonial Heritage Academy

This isn’t a school for everyone. That’s the point.

Humanities Excellence

A nationally recognized humanities program. History, literature, philosophy, and political science are taught with the rigor of a college seminar.

Ivy Feeder

Consistent Ivy League and top-25 placements. College counselors here have direct relationships with admissions offices at the most competitive schools.

Historic Campus

The campus itself is a teaching tool. Students study American history steps away from Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, and the nation’s founding sites.

What GLA Places Students Into

Colonial Heritage Academy partners with Global Link Advisors on these specific placement tracks.

Full-Year F-1 Boarding

Complete academic year with on-campus housing, meals, and full access to all academic and extracurricular programs. Multi-year enrollment available.

Humanities Scholars Track

An accelerated humanities track with independent research, visiting scholar lectures, and a senior thesis presented to a faculty panel.

Ivy Application Support

Intensive college counseling for top-tier university applications, including interview prep, essay workshops, and alumni networking.

Academics & Curriculum

A rigorous college-prep curriculum designed for internationally minded students.

Average Class Size
11 Students
AP Courses
20 Available
IB Program
No
STEM Focus
General — Supportive
Graduation Rate
99%
College Placement
100% — 55% Ivy/Top-25

Strong Programs

American History, Political Science, Philosophy, Comparative Literature, and Economics.

Foreign Languages

Latin, French, Spanish, and Mandarin offered at multiple proficiency levels.

ESL Support

Advanced ESL with academic writing focus, humanities vocabulary development, and debate coaching for non-native speakers.

Admissions Requirements

What you need to know before applying.

English Test Required
TOEFL 85+ or IELTS 6.5+
GPA Requirement
3.3+ (on 4.0 scale)
Admissions Status
Selective — Interview & Writing Sample
Application Deadline
February 15 (priority) / April 1 (final)
Age Range
14–18 (Grades 9–12)
Graduation Eligible
Yes — U.S. Diploma

Student Life & Extracurriculars

Life at Colonial Heritage goes far beyond the classroom.

Clubs & Organizations

History Society, Model Congress, Debate Team, Philosophy Circle, Literary Journal, Mock Trial, Community Outreach, and 30+ organizations.

Arts & Performance

Student theater, chamber music ensemble, creative writing workshop, art history gallery tours, and annual humanities symposium.

Sports

Rowing, lacrosse, tennis, fencing, cross country, soccer, and basketball. Access to Schuylkill River for crew training.

Location & Travel

Getting here and getting around.

City
Philadelphia, PA
Region
Mid-Atlantic
Nearest Airport
PHL — Philadelphia International
Airport Distance
~20 minutes
Climate
Four seasons, moderate
Campus Setting
Urban — Historic District

Interested in Colonial Heritage Academy?

Tell us about your student. We’ll let you know if Colonial Heritage is a fit — and if not, we’ll suggest the school that is.

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