International Students

International Students

Saint Mary’s College High School will consider admission of International students entering the 9th,  10th, or 11th grades, on a case-by-case basis, depending on space availability.

 International students interested in applying to Saint Mary’s should know that Saint Mary’s does not have an ESL (English As A Second Language) Program.

Criteria: All International student applicants must:

 1)       Be well-qualified and be proficient in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English.

2)       International applicants are expected to have achieved a SLEP score above 50 or provide evidence that their  English is satisfactory.

3)       must have an academic record indicating that they can perform well and be successful in a challenging college preparatory American high school.

4)       must have a home to live in the Bay Area with adult support and supervision for the student as they transition through a new culture and the high school experience.

Saint Mary’s does not have a boarding program or provide housing for International students.

 The tuition for an International Student is $22,000 per year with an annual registration fee of $700.

 If you have any questions, please email Lawrence Puck, Director of Admissions, at lpuck@stmchs.org .

 Thank you!