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Magnolia Preparatory Academy

Houston, TX

Where future doctors and engineers get their start. A school that takes science seriously — and gives international students the support to thrive in it.

School Type
Private
Location
Houston, TX
Living Style
Host Family
Tuition Tier
Growth ($25K–$40K/yr)
Programs
F-1 Private Placement
Best For
Pre-med & STEM students

Why Magnolia Preparatory Academy

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

Pre-Med Pipeline

A structured pre-medical track with anatomy labs, hospital shadowing, and partnerships with Houston’s Texas Medical Center — the largest medical complex in the world.

STEM Excellence

Advanced courses in chemistry, physics, calculus, and bioengineering. Students compete in national science fairs and have access to university-level lab equipment.

Cultural Diversity

Houston is one of the most diverse cities in America. International students feel at home here — the school reflects the city’s global character.

What GLA Places Students Into

Magnolia Preparatory Academy partners with Global Link Advisors on these specific placement tracks.

Full-Year F-1 Enrollment

Complete academic year with F-1 visa. Students are fully integrated into the school’s pre-med and STEM tracks with dedicated international student counseling.

Summer STEM Intensive

A 6-week summer program for incoming international students to build lab skills, improve academic English, and get a head start before the school year begins.

University Bridge Program

Senior-year guidance focused on U.S. medical school prerequisites, pre-med university applications, and building a competitive extracurricular profile.

Academics & Curriculum

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

Average Class Size
16 Students
AP Courses
14 Available
IB Program
No
STEM Focus
Yes — Medical Sciences
Graduation Rate
97%
College Placement
95% — Strong Pre-Med Pipeline

Strong Programs

Biology, Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, and Statistics.

Foreign Languages

Spanish and Mandarin.

ESL Support

Structured ESL with science-specific vocabulary support, academic writing workshops, and TOEFL prep.

Admissions Requirements

What you need to know before applying.

English Test Required
TOEFL 65+ or Duolingo 100+
GPA Requirement
3.0+ (on 4.0 scale)
Admissions Status
Rolling Admissions
Application Deadline
April 15 (priority) / June 1 (final)
Age Range
14–18 (Grades 9–12)
Graduation Eligible
Yes — U.S. Diploma

Student Life & Extracurriculars

Life at Magnolia Prep goes far beyond the classroom.

Clubs & Organizations

Science Olympiad, Medical Explorers Club, Robotics Team, Debate Society, Cultural Exchange Club, Volunteer Corps, and 18+ student organizations.

Arts & Performance

Digital photography, school newspaper, graphic design workshop, and annual science-art exhibition.

Sports

Soccer, basketball, swimming, tennis, track & field, and volleyball. Indoor training facilities for year-round conditioning.

Location & Travel

Getting here and getting around.

City
Houston, TX
Region
South / Gulf Coast
Nearest Airport
IAH — George Bush Intercontinental
Airport Distance
~30 minutes
Climate
Subtropical, hot summers
Campus Setting
Suburban — Near Texas Medical Center

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