International Student Program

As is the case with all Whitfield students, international students need to demonstrate solid academic performance, receive strong teacher recommendations, and show co-curricular and community interests. Success in our classrooms requires students to possess a command of the English language—both oral and written.

Application Requirements:

• Standard Application Online (Biographic Information, Student Essays, and Parent Statement). School code: 8196. Application fee: $125.00.

• Transcripts (Current year and two previous years including grades, attendance, and discipline records; all transcripts must be translated to English)

• Teacher Recommendation Form

• Personal Recommendation Form

• Family Interview (via Zoom)

• TOEFL or Duolingo Scores (TOEFL ID: B159)

Application Deadlines for the 2023-2024 school year:

• 9th Grade: December 8, 2023

• 6th, 7th, 8th, 10th, and 11th Grades: January 9, 2024

• Applications received after the deadline will be considered on a rolling, space-available basis.

International students must submit a TOEFL or Duolingo score as part of their application to demonstrate the English language proficiency needed to engage thoroughly and thoughtfully in rigorous course work. Score minimums are listed below.

TOEFL Requirements:

• 8th grade - 60
• 9th grade - 70
• 10th grade - 80
• 11th grade - 90

Duolingo Requirements:

• 8th grade - 85
• 9th grade - 95
• 10th grade - 105
• 11th grade - 115

For those students still developing the highest level of English proficiency, Whitfield offers two levels of English Language for International Students, which international students take in addition to the English class designated for their grade level. This class fulfills the school’s language requirement.

Because of our commitment to global learning, all Whitfield students are required to study an additional language (French, Latin, Mandarin, or Spanish) through our World Languages department. Therefore, international students who demonstrate high English proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and listening may enroll in another World Language instead of the English support class.

Accepted international applicants looking for a homestay experience can be placed with a Whitfield family. Students who choose to live with a homestay family find that this helps with cultural adaptation and by speaking English at home, it also improves language development. Contact us for more information on the homestay experience and the additional fees for this program.

For students who do not hold U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status, Whitfield will issue the SEVIS Form I-20 upon receipt of the required deposit and signed Enrollment Contract. The SEVIS Form I-20 must be presented to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in the student’s country of residence. Upon completion of the family interview and review of materials, the U.S. Embassy or Consulate will then issue the student visa with F-1 status for entry to the United States and attendance at Whitfield.

U.S. Government Resources
https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/what-is-the-form-i-20
https://www.usembassy.gov/
https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en.html

International students are required to pay an international fee in addition to Whitfield’s tuition.

• Whitfield's tuition: $32,550*

• International Student Fee (without host housing): $15,000

• International Student Fee (with host housing): $27,000

• Incidental Fees: $1,500 (Expenses include books, technology fees, Parents' Council fee, athletic gear, band instrument rental, field trips, and optional purchases from the Whitfield Campus Store and Conant Cafe. Incidentals will be billed monthly.)

• Insurance: Cost is variable, based on enrollment and age. Our insurance provider is https://www.isoa.org/.

*Tuition for the 2023-2024 school year. Tuition for the 2024-2025 will be published in late January 2024. Tuition increases 3-5% annually.

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