Foothill Oaks Academy, Duarte | Fees, Rankings, Address, Admission, Vacancies, Reviews & More

This review is based on our experience with Foothill Oaks Academy (FOA) as the grandparents of an international student with an F-1 visa. However, as we engaged with fellow parents and teachers over the course of the school year, it became clear that the level of support and attention provided to our granddaughter is consistent for all students enrolled at FOA.

While searching for a private school for our granddaughter, we had the opportunity to meet the FOA administrator and tour the school. Instantly, we felt that FOA would be the perfect fit for her as she embarked on her first experience of schooling in the US.

One of the school’s notable strengths lies in its commitment to personalized attention. With smaller class sizes, teachers are able to deliver individualized instruction that caters to the specific needs of each student. This tailored approach has greatly benefited our granddaughter, as she has received the necessary academic support that enabled her growth and success in a US school setting.

The emphasis placed on cultural integration at Foothill Oaks Academy is commendable. The school actively encourages interactions among students from diverse backgrounds, cultivating an atmosphere of understanding and appreciation for different cultures. This not only provides a rich cultural experience but also helps international students feel connected and included within the school community. We were especially impressed by our granddaughter’s teacher’s dedication when she took the initiative to arrange a class project centered around our granddaughter’s home country as part of an International Day celebration. This allowed her classmates to gain insight and knowledge about our granddaughter’s cultural background.

The staff and faculty at Foothill Oaks Academy deserve special recognition for their efforts in creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for their international students. They possess a deep understanding of the unique challenges that students face when studying in a foreign country.

In conclusion, Foothill Oaks Academy genuinely cares for its students. The support, attention, and personalized approach provided by the staff and faculty create an environment where all students can thrive academically and personally. We highly recommend this school to all parents, regardless of whether their children are local or attending as an international student, as they will undoubtedly find an exceptional educational experience at Foothill Oaks Academy.

My kids attended Foothill Oaks Academy. I am so grateful for this school. I am grateful for the great caring teachers and strong leader in a principal who truly cares about the integrity of her school.

Foothill Oaks helped my son, then a seventh grader, mature as a student and as an individual. Foothill Oaks partnered along-side with me to teach my son new habits and were patient enough to help my son unlearn unhealthy habits. With patience and a lot of hard work, my partnership with Foothill Oaks resulted in my son reaching grade level academics, learn new social skills and more importantly helped build my son’s self-esteem. For the first time, my son believed in himself as a student and was able to see the possibility of college in his future.
His Math and English teachers in particular were able to see my son’s qualities and potential before my son could see them in himself and they helped guide my son but also held him accountable.

The following year I registered my eight-year old daughter into Foothill Oaks Academy and we lived the same experience. The school was nurturing, welcoming and a healthy environment to learn and grow.

Unfortunately, due to work, we had to move to another state. Otherwise, we would still be attending Foothill Oaks Academy.

If I could, I would recommend Foothill Oaks Academy to everyone. It was the greatest partnership my family and I have ever partnered with.