International students must submit an application form along with the following information and be accepted before arriving in the United States:

• Application fee of $100.
• Medical examination form that includes all immunization dates.
• Official academic records. The student will be charged the cost to translate a transcript into English when it is necessary to do so.
• Verification of English proficiency (a TOEFL score of 400 or a recommendation from an English teacher verifying English proficiency).
• Contact information for a parent or guardian on the US mainland. The guardian may be interviewed by the Admissions Committee or a representative.
• Verification of international student medical insurance for the current school year (International Student Medical Insurance, (302) 656-4944, or www.isminc.com).
• An I-20 form from Fletcher Academy and sufficient funds for round trip travel to student’s homeland.
• A valid student visa to enter the United States.

The following timeframes must also be followed:

• The international student must apply for admission by June 30 for the first semester and December 1 for the second semester in order to meet visa, passport, and custom processing deadlines.
• The international student must apply for a Social Security number within a month of registration in order to be eligible for the work program.

An interview may be necessary. The work program may be adjusted to accommodate the individual student’s academic needs. The Government of the United States requires that all international students pay total school fees before an acceptance letter for a student visa may be issued. Official acceptance, grade placement, and continuation will be at the discretion of the instructor and administration.

*Canadian students should follow the normal application procedure.

(See also: English as a Second Language)

 

Updated: 03/05/2008