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Erie First Christian Academy:
Erie First Christian Academy (EFCA) in Erie, PA, is a private, accredited day and boarding school that provides a full-time college preparatory education for young men and women from all over the world. We provide co-educational day programs for Pre-K-12th Grade students, and boarding programs for Grades 8-12. Our program is designed to bring out the best in each student through immersion in a nurturing environment that combines structured guidance with self-reliance and personal development and discovery.

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Accreditation:

Photo of Boarding School in Erie, PennsylvaniaErie First Christian Academy is accredited by ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International) and MSA (Middle States Association). All EFCA teachers are fully certified.

Our Mission Statement:
The mission of Erie First Christian Academy is to partner with parents to deliver educational excellence for tomorrow’s leaders in developing a world-view that is distinctively Christian.

Erie First Christian Academy’s mission is to:
- Prepare students for college, life, and leadership
- Provide an exceptional environment for a quality education, outstanding athletic training and well-rounded personal development
- Provide mentors who lead by example
- Help students acquire a taste for achievement by providing opportunity for success

Accredited Day & Boarding School Programs:

- Day School program (Pre-K - 12th Grade)
- Boarding program (Grades 8 - 12)
- College preparatory education
- Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
- Honors Classes
- College Credit

Core subjects include:
- Algebra I and II
- Geometry
- World Geography
- Economics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- English...

Dorm Rooms / Residential Life:
Our dorms offer a traditional residential setting. There are shared common areas for relaxation and recreation, and the buildings are staffed by full-time employees and live in families. Your dorm rooms are spacious and have private bathrooms and a shower facility for each room.

Laundry facilities are located within each dorm building and are free to the boarding students. Wireless high speed internet is available within our entire campus. Each boarding student will also have access to a local fitness center with modern weight equipment, exercise machines and swimming pools.

Location:

Located in a small northeastern city on the banks of Lake Erie, our campus provides a safe environment specifically designed to facilitate youth development. Our Dorm campus is located at Sparrow Pond, in Waterford, Pennsylvania. Waterford is a historic town located just 5 miles from the EFCA Academy.

A beautiful setting with ponds, walking trails, and many winter and summer activities within the grounds of our facility. Erie is in proximity to Cleveland, Ohio; Buffalo, New York; and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Erie International Airport / Tom Ridge Field is located five miles southwest of central Erie.

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Address: 8150 Oliver Road, Erie, Pennsylvania , USA
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