International Students

Following is the procedure for completing the enrollment process at DC:

1. The applicant must complete DC’s online International Student Application. The following are also required to complete the applicant’s file:

• $400 non-refundable application fee
• TOEFL (grades 10-12) or TOEFL Jr. (grades 7-9) report
• Transcript from past and current school year
• Recommendations from English and Math Teachers
• Personal Statement (must be written by the applicant)
• Passport
• Evidence of Financial Responsibility

2. The ISP Director will conduct a SKYPE interview with the applicant to assess English language proficiency.
3. The ISP Director will submit the applicant’s file, along with a written recommendation, to the Head of Upper School and the Head of Middle School. The school will issue a letter stating the official admission decision.
4. To secure the student’s position in class, the parents must sign an Enrollment Agreement and remit a $1600 non-refundable Enrollment Fee.
5. Upon receipt of the Enrollment Agreement and Fee, the school will issue an I-20, which must be presented to the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in order to obtain an F-1 visa.

• It is assumed that all new students in grades 6-10 will need ESL instruction. Students who do not wish to participate in the ESL program may be excused only if testing and teacher feedback supports the decision.
• New students must participate in a summer orientation during the month of August.
• All homestays (other than parents) must be vetted and approved in advance by the ISP Director.

International admission is considered on a rolling basis. Preference is given to students who apply early, but applications will be accepted as long as space remains available. Generally, admissions closes by April each year.

We do not have a minimum TOEFL score for acceptance. However, listed below are the average scores of students who have demonstrated success in our program.

Grades 7-8 TOEFL Jr. > 750
Grade 9 TOEFL Jr. > 780
Grade 10 TOEFL > 78
Grade 11 TOEFL > 80
Grade 12 TOEFL > 80; must complete grade 11 in an English-speaking school

For questions regarding tuition and fees, please contact DCinternational@gwenlann.com.