More About International and ESL:
Enrollment Agreement/Fees
International Students
There are many things to take into account in choosing a school, but the most important by far is to consider how it will fit with your child’s needs. Spring Street International School is more than an academic institution – it is also a critical social and emotional environment for your child’s formative years. It is a strong community that parents and families can feel a part of as they contribute to the development of their child and her/his place in the world.
International Applications for Admission
Applications should be sent no later than July 1, 2010. Since only a limited number of students are accepted each year, you should submit your application as soon as possible.
If enrolling privately, there are two documents needed for application (links are below this paragraph). If using an agency, some of the application pages may be superceded by agency forms such as their own teacher recommendation letters or family information history.
The key pieces of information required for any application are:
- Teacher recommendations
- Current transcripts
- Language scores from either Slep, Toefl or equivalent. Toefl IBT is preferred
Once accepted, Spring Street International School will issue a formal acceptance letter and create the I-20 so students can obtain their Visas. Down payments are expected prior to issuance of the I-20.
Acceptances should be confirmed within two weeks of receipt, along with the tuition deposit. This will be credited towards the tuition fee. If your F-1 visa application is not approved, this deposit will be returned to you.
Students will also need to procure a medical plan and ID while enrolled at SSIS.
1. Tuition Information for the 2010-2011 Academic Term
- Tuition and Student Residence Boarding Fees for the 2010 - 2011 school term
are $29,900 and a $500 activities fee.
Fees Include:
- Tuition and boarding/meals at the student residence
- International student administration fees for ESL and international student support
- Books and Activity fees for weekend trips, local activities and airport pickup
Fees do NOT Include:
- Personal expenses
- Personal or discretionary travel
- Experiential trips sponsored by SSIS
- Deposit of $2,500 is required by May 1, 2010 to confirm enrollment
in 2010/ 2011 school term. - International Boarding student fees and tuition are required to be paid
in full in advance of the school term start date. - Deadline for fall 2010 enrollment is July 1, 2010.
- Half-year placements (January) are available and charged at 60% of stated fees.
2. Completing the Application
Please read the contract (download PDF) carefully and contact the school if you have any questions at all.
Visa students: Upon acceptance, Spring Street International School will issue I-20 Visa application forms for F-1 students and ensure Homeland Security procedures are in compliance. It is the responsibility of the enrolling student /family to ensure the actual Visa and Passport are in place. This applies to J1 students as well.
3. Key Deadlines Calendar
- $2,500 deposit for Enrollment – May 1, 2010
- Signed contract for 2010/2011 school term – July 1, 2010
Student contracts require full payment prior to start of school term.