New Students (Non-Transfer Students)
STEP 1 – TO APPLY, SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:
- Application for International Admission
- $300.00 non-refundable application fee
- Copies of transcripts from 9th grade to current (English translation) for high school applicants or copies of report cards (English translation) for other applicants.
- English language proficiency test score. The tests include TOEFL, TOEFL Jr. IELTS or other qualified exam.
- Two recommendation letters (preferred)
- 1 page personal statement answering the following questions:
- Why do you want to study in US?
- Why do you want to study at Balboa School?
- What academic goal do you have?
Submit all information to info@nullbalboaschool.com. Your application will be reviewed, and Admissions will contact you to schedule an interview (on site interview or a phone or Skype interview). An admissions decision will be made one week after the interview.
STEP 2 – TO RECEIVE A FORM I-20, SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:
The documents listed below are required:
- Copy of valid passport (for at least 6 months prior to entry)
- Financial records (evidence of funds available for the intended time of study for school costs plus living expenses). See estimated annual cost for international students.
- Affidavit of Support form
Submit all information to info@nullbalboaschool.com. Do not purchase your airline ticket until you have received your F-1 visa. Be sure to keep all original documents that you submitted to Balboa School for your visa interview. Once you have received your form I-20, read it carefully to verify that all information is correct. If it is not, contact the DSO (Designated School Official) at Balboa School. After you have read and understand the instructions on page 3, sign page 1. By signing it you are promising to follow the terms and conditions.
At times more information may be requested.
STEP 3 – AFTER YOU RECEIVE YOUR F-1 VISA
It is very important that you notify the Balboa School’s DSO. You will now be required to submit the following:
- Immunization record (see California school immunization requirements)
- Balboa School contract signed & returned
- Tuition
- Guardianship form (only if you are not working with a US agent)
- Homestay Information form
- Proof of medical insurance
Transfer Students
STEP 1 – TO APPLY, SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:
- Application for International Admission
- $300.00 non-refundable application fee
- Copies of transcripts from 9th grade to current (English translation)
- 1 page personal statement answering the following questions:
- Why do you want to study in US?
- Why do you want to study at Balboa School?
- What academic goal do you have?
- Request for Academic Records form
- Teacher Recommendation form
- Copies of previous form I-20’s
- Transfer Verification form
Submit all information to info@nullbalboaschool.com. The Admissions Department will review your application, transcripts, personal statement and Teacher Recommendation form. A letter will follow with Balboa School’s decision.
STEP 2 – FORM I-20 TRANSFER, SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:
To have your form I-20 transferred, the documents listed below are required:
- Copy of valid passport
- Financial records (evidence of funds available for the intended time of study for school costs plus living expenses). See estimated annual cost for international students.
- Affidavit of Support form
Submit all information to info@nullbalboaschool.com.
At times more information may be requested.
FAQs
Grades 1 – 8: $21,000
Grades 9 – 12: $25,000
You should begin applying no later than 4-5 months before you want to begin classes.
Yes, we do accept students entering the 12th grade.
See Balboa School’s estimated annual cost for international students.
Balboa School does not provide homestay arrangements, but you may request a list of agencies that can assist you.
Balboa School requires a guardian to assume academic and physical responsibility and to maintain communication between parents, school and host family. If you are not working with an agent with a U.S. address, you must have a legal guardian. See Guardianship form for requirements.
Balboa School does not offer medical insurance, but you may request a list of insurances that are available to international students.
Students may not begin school if they do not have all the required immunizations. Therefore, we recommend that you get any missing immunizations before you travel to the U.S. See California school immunization requirements.
An official transcript is a signed, stamped and sealed transcript that is either hand delivered or mailed to Balboa School directly by the school. Original transcripts are needed for a transcript evaluation. All international transcripts are evaluated.
