International Program

St. Catherine’s Academy is an international day and boarding school in the United States (U.S.). Our international program is open to students in 4th - 8th grade. Since 1936, we have welcomed international students to study English and experience life in America.

In recent years, our program has welcomed international students from Mexico, Russia, France, China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Taiwan, Costa Rica, and Korea.

Who is an international student?

An applicant is considered an international student if he:

• Is a US citizen residing outside of the United States
• Is a US legal resident (with a Green Card) residing outside of the United States
• Is applying for an F-1 Student Visa regardless of his place of residence

My son doesn't speak English. Will this be an issue?

No. St. Catherine’s Academy welcomes international students who wish to strengthen their English language skills. Our English Language Learner (ELL) program is designed for students whose native language is not English.

Students are placed in the ELL program to build their English language skills if they do not meet the proficiency level recommended for their grade level. Once they are proficient, students are moved to mainstream English classes. Our immersion environment encourages rapid development of English.

St. Catherine’s Academy does not require TOEFL testing for acceptance.