International Students

We embrace global mindedness. Students from 13 countries attend Principia Upper School and reside on campus as part of our boarding program.  

If you meet the following criteria, we would love to hear from you!

• You are interested in obtaining a high school diploma.(We do not offer one-year enrichment or “exchange” type programs.)
• You will not turn age 19 prior to July 1 preceding your senior year. (The school year begins in late August.)
• You regularly attend a Christian Science Sunday School in your home country.
• You have a sincere desire to progress in your understanding and application of Christian Science.
• At least one of your parents is a member of a local Christian Science branch church and is committed to relying on Christian Science to meet your physical needs.
• You are proficient in English and have achieved a minimum score of 59 on the Internet-based TOEFL test. (If you need to complete this exam, you must register at http://www.ets.org/toefl. Principia's school code is 1964.)
• You have a 2.3 GPA or higher in your core academic courses.

Testing, financial, legal, and other factors

To meet United States' government regulations as well as Principia Upper School’s academic and other requirements, international students and their families should be aware:

• During the application process, each student’s family will incur expenses related to taking the TOEFL English-language test and fulfilling U.S. visa requirements (including a TB test, visa application, interview, etc.)
• Transportation between your home and Principia is the responsibility of the student’s family.
• Although Principia offers financial aid to qualified students, this amount may not entirely cover the cost of tuition, room, and board—and a student’s family is responsible for payment of the balance.
• All students need funds for personal items, school supplies, school uniform and casual clothing, and occasional social activities. Principia cannot and does not cover such costs.
• A financial aid application and supporting documents should be submitted at the same time as the admissions application.

Online Application

• Applications for the 2018–2019 school year will be available in October 2017. Completed applications and required supporting documents must be received by February 1, 2018.

Official Documentation

• If the Admissions Committee determines that you are eligible to attend Principia School, you and your family must supply the following:
  • Copy of passport
  • Official results of TB test         
  • Student’s plans for winter, spring, and summer breaks
  • Health insurance selection
  • Copies of official transcripts (grade reports) from your school.
• Your family must show the ability to cover all expenses while you are at Principia.

U.S. Visa Application

• Principia will provide an I-20 Form, which you will need to take to the United States embassy or consulate with other documentation to apply for an F-1 Visa.

Acceptance and Registration

• Your family should send Admissions a copy of your F-1 Visa once you obtain it.
• Admissions will provide a letter of acceptance to your family with directions for completing registration forms.