Balboa School is an ideal place for International students to learn English and prepare for college. Students are supportive of each other. Our teachers, understanding that even highly bright, capable students have different skill levels in writing, do not grade students by comparing their work to one another. Instead, effort, focus, concentration and progress made during the grading period are essential variables in evaluating each student’s progress. Students accomplish writing tasks quickly by using a computer as much as possible. Small-group discussion is allowed and encouraged during these classes, so international students have many opportunities to practice their English language skills. Our international students quickly learn that our teachers are supportive and highly gifted in explaining complex topics in a language that even beginners in English can understand. Individual support before, during and after class is available.