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International boarding school checklist

In an increasingly globalized economy, attending an international boarding school can be your child’s passport to a bright future. If you’re considering this educational opportunity for your child, here are several factors to keep in mind.

Applications and exams

Admission requirements vary from school to school. Consult admissions staff.
Applications may involve essays, interviews, photos and more. Official transcripts and teacher recommendations may need to be sent directly from your child’s past school to the prospective school.
Most U.S.-based boarding schools require students to complete an Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) or a Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT).

Passports and visas

A passport and student visa will likely be required to attend a foreign-based school (such as one in the Czech Republic, Italy, Japan, Switzerland, the UK, or Poland). Typically, students must first gain acceptance to a school before they may apply for a student visa.
Countries frequently change laws about which documents are necessary for international students and border crossings. Check in with the embassy/consulate in the host country to ensure your information is up-to-date.

Don’t forget insurance

Check in with your medical insurance company about your child’s health coverage as a student in another country. Find out if the prospective school has its own plan and what it includes.
Inquire about what type of medical care is available to students on campus. Many schools have round-the-clock nursing staff.

Holiday time

Many boarding schools close for holidays and long weekends. These offer wonderful windows of opportunity for family vacations.
Many schools offer student trips during holidays, at an extra cost.

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featured SPIRE Academy View Profile Geneva, Ohio(USA) 9 to 12 Coed US $42,000 to US $65,000 SPIRE ACADEMY is an international, high school and post graduate sports performance training and education academy, located within a world class event and wellness complex. Boarding Progressive	SPIRE Academy	42000	HighSchools Boarding Coed
St. Stephen's School, Rome View Profile Rome, --------------- Ponte Sublicio/Lungotevere Aventino 9 to 12 Coed EUR €28,960 to EUR €49,413 An IB World School located in the heart of Rome. A connected community driven by our 5 core values of Scholarship, Integrity, Creativity, Independence, and Care; culturally inspiring students since 1964. Boarding/Day Liberal Arts International Baccalaureate	St. Stephen's School, Rome	28960	HighSchools Boarding Day Coed
Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate View Profile York, - NS to 12 Coed $74,000 to $88,000 Set in 220 acres of North Yorkshire countryside, Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate welcomes girls and boys from 3 months old to 19 years, with 81% A*/A achieved at A Level. Fees range from £16,005 to £19,200 per term. Day/Boarding Traditional	Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate	74000	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
Houghton Academy View Profile Houghton, New York(USA) 6 to 12 Coed US $7,499 to US $43,000 A private Christian college prep school with students from 60 countries, providing students with a unique opportunity to learn high academics, faith education and multicultural immersion. Day/Boarding/eSchool/Homestay Traditional	Houghton Academy	7499	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding eSchool Homestay Coed
The Gow School View Profile South Wales, New York(USA) 6 to 12 Coed US $58,750 to US $80,000 The Gow School is a college-prep boarding and day school for students, grades 6-12, with dyslexia and similar language-based learning disabilities. Boarding/Day Traditional	The Gow School	58750	MiddleSchools HighSchools Boarding Day Coed
Canadian College Italy View Profile Lanciano, 9 to 12 Coed EUR €42,900 Canadian College Italy provides a nurturing environment on our beautiful historic campus so that students may experience an intellectual awakening — a passion for the pursuit of reason, human connection, and curiosity. Boarding Traditional User Reviews (5)	Canadian College Italy	42900	HighSchools Boarding Coed

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Education without borders

International boarding school checklist

Applications and exams

Passports and visas

Don’t forget insurance

Holiday time

In the spotlight:

Sustainability, responsibility, and accessibility (in service of student success)

Focusing on more than just academics

Focusing on affordability in private education

Where learning takes root

Start here: Five steps to finding the perfect school.

List of international boarding schools

Sub-types

Articles

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