The Sacramento Waldorf School welcomes applications from international students and values the cultural diversity and individual gifts our current international students bring to the student body. Foreign students who wish to attend school on a basis other than exchange are considered international students. Foreign students who are interested in establishing an exchange with one of our current students should apply as an Exchange Student (See High School/Student Exchange). Over the years, many international students have attended the Sacramento Waldorf High School for varying lengths of time. A few have chosen to stay and graduate, later matriculating to institutions of higher learning in California or elsewhere in the United States.

Applying for Admission

International students applying for admission complete the standard application form (PDF). Students who are applying to grades 10, 11 or 12 are asked to provide a translated copy of academic records for high school equivalent education in a foreign country. Students who want to receive traditional letter grades and course credit also need to submit a TOEFL score (Test of English as a Foreign Language) as part of the application packet. Families can access additional information about the TOEFL exam at http://www.ets.org. Reasonable proficiency in English is important for success in the High School. Currently no specialized instruction or assistance is available to students with basic skills in English. A TOEFL score is not required if an international student is interested primarily in a cultural and language immersion experience. In these cases only, traditional grades and credits are considered optional and are awarded at teacher discretion only if the student’s skills in English support full participation in classes.

Living Arrangements

The Sacramento Waldorf School has no boarding facilities, so international students must make independent arrangements for staying with a local host family while attending. In the past, most international students have lived with extended family or friends. Students who need help in locating an appropriate host family must make this clear at the time of application to the High School. Efforts will be made to assist applicants in finding a host family, however placement through the School cannot be guaranteed.

Tuition and Fees Schedule

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