How to apply to schools in USA for the foreign students?
The international students aged 12 and above can apply for the studying in the school in the USA. Up to the age of 14, they live on campus, after that the children are provided with the opportunity to change type of accommodation on host family or day school.
There is a competition for up to 10 people per place: for enrolment, applicants are required to fill out a questionnaire, a statement of progress for at least 2-3 previous years, written recommendations from teachers translated into English, as well as an interview (in person or via Skype) and testing (most often in mathematics and English).
In many cases it is necessary to pass SSAT, test, allowing to determine the level of English proficiency, the ability to apply it in practice. The exam is aimed at American applicants, foreign students can provide a certificate in return SLEP or TOEFL.
After reviewing the applicant's documents, the date and time of the interview are assigned to him. The interview is conducted by phone or online (by Skype). The interview allows to determine the level of English, motivation, purposefulness of the child, the coincidence of his profile interests with the specialization of the educational institution.
Below the list of documents is provided:
- The copy of passport
- School annual grades for the last 2 academic years + quarter/trimester grades for the current academic year
- International language certificate
- Recommendation letters from teachers of mathematics and English
- Motivation letter
- Registration and school forms.
In addition to the above list, children are also required to take internal school tests in mathematics and English to determine whether the children are sufficiently well prepared at the time of admission to a private school in the USA.