Thank you for your interest in St. Andrew’s Schools. We welcome international applicants, however, please note that admissions process is conducted in English. We do not provide translation services.
Below are the necessary steps for completion in order to be considered for admission. If you have any questions, please email internationaladmissions@standrewsschools.org.
Step 1: Submit application
Applications are submitted through Finalsite Enrollment (formerly School Admin), our online admissions platform. Please be sure to select the correct school year before proceeding with the application.
Please email us at admissions@standrewsschools.org for an application fee discount code for the 25-26 school year.
Step 2: Submit passport
Submit a color copy of the applicant’s valid passport.
Step 3: Request educational records (with certified English translation)
Upload a copy of your child's current year's progress report, last year's final report card, and any standardized test scores, each with certified English translation to Additional Items in Finalsite Enrollment. The current year's progress report should only be requested from your child's school after the completion of the first quarter/semester. If needed, download the Records Release Authorization and give it to your child’s current school to request copies of these items. Admission to grade 11 also required official transcripts from grades 9 and 10.
Step 4: Request Teacher Reference Reports (with certified English translation)
Entering grades K to 6 (preferred method): Through the checklist in Finalsite Enrollment, send an electronic request to your child's current teacher to complete a teacher reference report. The form should have a certified English translation. The teacher will complete the form and send it directly to St. Andrew's Schools.
Entering grades 7 to 11 (preferred method): Through the checklist in Finalsite Enrollment, send electronic requests to your child's current English and Math teachers to complete a teacher reference report. The should should have a certified English translation. Each teacher will complete the form and send it directly to St. Andrew's Schools.
Alternatively, you can download the teacher reference report(s) to give to your child’s current teachers to complete. However, the form still must be sent directly to St. Andrew's Schools by the teacher(s).
Step 5: Submit English test results
We accept results from the Duolingo English Test. This test is an online English proficiency test that can be taken online, on-demand, in under an hour for only $59. The test is taken via a computer with a camera and includes a proficiency score, video interview, and writing sample which are shared with St. Andrew's Schools.
Optional: International applicants may submit test scores from the SSAT. The test can be taken from home or at any SSAT test site. Results are submitted directly from SSAT to St. Andrew’s Schools; please enter our school code (6274).
Step 6: Schedule an admissions interview
Once the online application is submitted, we will work with you to schedule an in-person or virtual interview with the parent and a member of the Admissions Committee. The interview is conducted in English but you are welcome to have a translator present during the interview to assist. Students applying for grades 7-11 will also be interviewed.
Step 7: SEVIS Form I-20
If an F-1 Student Visa is needed for the student to attend St. Andrew's, the following documents are required so that the school can issue a SEVIS Form I-20.
Upon acceptance to the school, the family must submit:
- A signed enrollment contract (online) and non-refundable enrollment fee (payable online)
- A color copy of the photo/signature page of the parents’ valid passports
- Documentary evidence of means of financial support
- Proof of a responsible host family and legal guardian or that the student is living with her parents
After the school receives all of the above items and the student is enrolled, the school will send a Form I-20 to you. When you receive the Form I-20, please have both parents and the student sign the form.
Step 8: F-1 Student Visa
Contact your local U.S. Consulate or Embassy and schedule an appointment for an F-1 Student Visa interview. Ask for a list of all documents you need to take to your interview.
Pay the SEVIS Application Fee. After submitting payment, you will receive an I-901 form which is proof of payment. You must show the I-901 during your interview. http://www.ice.gov/sevis/i901
ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT
At the request of the admissions review committee, an applicant may be requested to come to campus for an in-person interview or visit day before a decision is made.