International Students

Application Process

To apply, you will need to gather these items:

1. Application fee payable by credit card
2. Completed immunization form (if this is in your native language, you will need to translate it into English before admission on the CDPH form, but we must have BOTH the native language and the English translation on file) before any I-20 can be issued.

 CDPH Immunizations.pdf

3. Clear copy of your passport

4. Current bank statement showing sufficient funds to cover tuition and housing for the year (only required for F-1 visa applicants)

5. Official transcripts

• For applications for grades K-8, two years of transcripts are required, including the current semester if completed.
  For applications for grades 9-12,  all middle school and any high school transcripts are required, including the current semester grades to-date.

Note: The transcripts must be professionally evaluated and submitted with the application along with the original transcripts from the school. The cost for evaluation ranges from $100-$200 depending on how many pages are being translated. Having professionally evaluated transcripts helps us understand what credits and grades a student has received to fulfill graduation requirements and to determine the g.p.a. for college applications. Please only use one of the transcript services below:

• Evaluation World

• AERC Evaluations

• International Education Evaluations

• NACES

• SDR Educational Consultants

• International Evaluation Service

Once accepted, final term transcripts must be received before classes can be scheduled.

6. Letters of Recommendation (Note: when you apply, there will be a place for you to fill in the email addressof the person who will complete this--you do not need to obtain these letters ahead of time as they are confidential and sent directly to us):

• For grades K-6, one teacher or administrator recommendation is sufficient.

• For grades 7-12, a letter of recommendation must be received from an administrator, English teacher, and math teacher.

7. English proficiency test results. For grades K-8, students MUST at least be at an advanced level of English proficiency (near fluent) as we do not provide language support in the lower grades. For grades 9-12, we require an intermediate level of proficiency, but most of our students test at the high intermediate to advanced levels. We provide SDAIE courses the first year to help with language development. We accept any industry-standard test, such as TOEFL Jr., Duolingo, iTEP Slate, and IELTS. If you are unsure if a test is acceptable, please ask.

8. Student essay (grades 9-12 ONLY). You will be asked to write a one-page essay on a specific topic when you apply. You do not need to prepare anything in advance, but please plan on allowing enough time to complete this during the application process.

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