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International Students Admissions Process

Admissions Checklist
Schoolhouse Preparatory is a Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified school and eligible to enroll
F-1 students in the United States
. 


Requirements:
Student must reside with a parent or guardian in Miami, Florida while attending Schoolhouse Preparatory.
Student must have proficiency in the English Language.
Schoolhouse Preparatory will not admit international students with a terminated I-20 Visa.


Application Process:
  1. Complete the International Student Online Application
  2. Submit a copy of the most recent original report card and English translation.
  3. Submit an ORIGINAL TRANSCRIPT from 8th grade to present grade. 
  4. Submit a copy of the student's Passport.
  5. Submit a copy of the student’s original birth certificate and English translation.
  6. Submit the most recent standardized test scores (if available).
  7. ​Submit two Teacher Recommendation Forms
  8. Pay $100 Non-Refundable Processing Fee.

Admissions Review:
Once all documents have been submitted, these will be reviewed by the admissions team.  Previous Report Cards, school records, Standardized test results and two Letters of Recommendation from previous school will be carefully reviewed. Student will be informed if they are considered a candidate for admission. Students considered as candidates will be scheduled for an interview. SCHOOLHOUSE PREPARATORY DOES NOT ADMINISTER AN ADMISSIONS TEST.

Student Interview
International students and their parents will be interviewed by Dr. De Villiers as part of the admissions. If the interview can not be conducted in person, it can also be done over the phone, video chat (FaceTime, Whats App, Google, etc). Candidates will be required to express their reason for studying in the United States as well as their future goals.


Admissions and Registration
Admissions will be granted based on academic records, teacher recommendations, and the student interview. Final decisions regarding admission are made by the Principal. I-20 Visa will be issued once student has been granted admission to Schoolhouse Preparatory. Once you receive the I-20 forms, the Parent/Guardian must schedule the interview at the American Embassy and is responsible for paying the I-901 Fee and the American Embassy fee. Visit https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/ for more information on paying fees and scheduling the appointment at the embassy. 
Schoolhouse Preparatory does not guarantee that a student will be approved for the F-1 Visa by the American embassy.

Once the student is granted the F-1 Visa by the American Embassy, the following documents must be provided:
  • Official Final Transcript​. Must be an original with the stamp of the issuing institution.
  • Proof of immunization
  • Copy of Power of Attorney signed by the Host Family
  • Registration Form along with $500 Deposit
Download Teacher Recommendation Form (English)
Teacher Recommendation form  is available in Spanish, French, and Creole. Please email the school to request one in any of these languages dr.gigi@schoolhouseprep.com.

    International Student Online Application

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