“We are more than satisfied with Holy Cross. The teachers’ support for children makes us feel that it was the right decision to send our daughter there. The curriculum is wonderful. Extracurricular activities and interest groups are abundant. The school gave our daughter the skills to be a happy person who contributes to society.”

Mr. & Mrs. Liu, parents of Ziyuan (Rebecca) Liu ‘19
 

International Admissions

International Students can experience the benefits of secondary education, and life, in America at Holy Cross High School. We have welcomed students from China, Vietnam and Albania in the past. Our school values the rich diversity of cultural experience that international students bring to our institution.

Below you will find detailed information on the application and admission process. Please contact Terri Ann Parks, Director of Enrollment Management, if you have any additional questions or concerns.

 

Application Process
 

Complete and submit application documents
Required: Application for Admission, Recommendation Form, School Transcripts in English, Standardized English Proficiency test score (TOEFL, SSAT, SLEP ELTiS), Verification of Fincances, Copy of Passport.

Optional/Recommended: Photos, Additional Recommendations, English writing sample.
Interview with the Director of Enrollment Management
Interviews will be conducted in person or via phone, Skype or WeChat
Decision
If a student is accepted, the Director of Enrollment Management will provide a letter of acceptance conditional upon the receipt of the F-1 Visa.
Submit Payment for the I-20
In order to issue the I-20, a fee of $250.00 must be paid in advance. Payment can be made to Holy Cross in the form of check, credit card, wire transfer or cash.
 
Tuition (2023-2024 school year)$17,700.00
Application Fee: (new students only)$100.00
Activity Fee$75.00
Graduation Fee (Seniors Only)$400.00
I-20 Processing Fee (new students only)$250.00

 

Tuition (2024-2025 School Year)$18,054.00
Application Fee (new students only) $100.00
Activity Fee$100.00
Graduation Fee (Seniors Only) $500.00
I-20 Processing Fee (new student only) $250.00

Payment Schedule: A non-refundable registration payment of $5,000.00 will be due at the time of enrollment. The remainder of the balance must be paid by July 1.

Student Arrival
Students must arrive at least two weeks before the start of classes. To ensure compliance with CT State Health requirements, students must have completed medical forms (translated in English) and have a medical examination performed by a physician in the United States upon their arrival.

Host Family Opportunities

We proudly partner with APEX International Education Partners (APEX) to provide international students with local homestays, guardianship, monitoring, and representation. APEX offers full support to ensure a successful and memorable experience for international students, their parents abroad, their partner schools, and the host families they live with. Host families receive a generous monthly stipend per student, and a one-time sign-on bonus is available for Educators. APEX is American-owned, is CSIET accredited, employs staff locally in Connecticut, and operates with complete transparency and strict adherence to the highest ethical standards. 

Help expand your family's global horizons and support an international student's education by hosting.  For more info information about hosting or applying to study abroad as an international student, please visit www.aiepusa.com or contact APEX at [email protected] or (203) 992-2437.