Saint Bonaventure High School primarily accepts international students applying for freshman, sophomore, or junior levels (9th, 10th and 11th grades). Occasionally seniors (12th grade) are accepted only after providing sufficient proof of success in an English instructional program for 9th-11th grades (i.e. enrollment in either an international school or another U.S. high school). We welcome all students from all countries around the globe. Most recently, we have had students from Korea, France, Vietnam, Italy and China.

Students or agencies interested in St. Bonaventure's International Student Program may directly apply to the school by completing the following steps:

1. Complete the school application form: Your application and $150 non-refundable application fee must be submitted online through School Admin.
    https://www.sbhsvta.org/application-form-international-student-program
2. Immediately after applying, please forward by mail or email the following support documents:
   • Immunization records: in English 
   • Three (3) confidential student evaluation forms: To be completed by your current Principal or Administrator, and current Mathematics and English teachers. If you are not taking English, submit a form from another teacher of your choice. ALL recommendation letters MUST be on official school letterhead.
   • Official school transcripts: Transcripts must be translated into English and have an official school stamp. All grade levels must be numbered (7th grade through the current grade level) and have dates of attendance. Grades must be in letter format (“A, B, C, D, F”), or an equivalency scale must be provided. The specific level of Mathematics (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, etc.) is necessary. 
   • Copy of student’s passport: must be current for at least the coming school year 
   • Copy of Proof on Family’s Financial Responsibility: foreign bank certified letter showing enough funds on deposit for payment of tuition or Form 1040 from IRS 
   • English Proficiency Test Results (minimum requirements): B1 Intermediate-B2 Upper Intermediate EF SET 41-60, TOEFL iBT (min. 70-80) TOEFL Junior (overall score min. 3.5-4, Total Score min. 700, B1,  IELTS 4.0-6.0, TOEIC (R&L) Total Score 600-700, Cambridge English Scale 140-160, Global Scale 45-75
   • Written personal statement:  Students must write their own statement introducing themselves, stating why they want to study in the U.S., sharing their interests, and describing the person who has had the most influence in their lives. 
   • Registration: After acceptance, the student will be sent a registration packet. All documents need be to completed and submitted along with a $1000.00 non-refundable registration fee.

2. • Copy of Student Passport
   • Copy of Student Transcripts (in English)
   • “Authorization for Adult to Act as Custodial Parent” Form designating student's guardianship/place of residence (submitted to the school as part of the registration packet). 
   • Copy of Parent’s Financial Statement. 
   • I-20/Orientation Fee Payment $1025.00 is to be paid to St. Bonaventure High School, which will then be forwarded by the school to the Department of Catholic Schools along with the I-20 application and all of the necessary documents listed above.
   • The I-20 will be mailed to the party designated on the application. There is an additional $125 fee for international addresses (which would make the total I-20 application fee $1150). 
3. Tuition for the 2024-25 school year is $16,500 (Tuition includes the following)

• International Students receive all of their e-text books from Ed-tech
• Entry into all-home Athletic events and on campus events (Homecoming Dance, winter formal, backwards).
• Graduation Fees
• Tuition does not include iPad tablets, school uniforms, off-campus events, CIF playoff Games, athletic sports uniforms, Prom events or Grad night

Documents should be sent as pdf files to the International Student Program Director, Mr. Mike Herrera, [email protected]. Questions can be forwarded by email or phone: (805) 648-6836 x107.
Once an application and all support documents have been received, the school will schedule a Skype, Zoom or Google Meets interview with the student. Sometime soon after the interview the school will communicate its decision regarding acceptance.

The process is a little different for students coming from China, students may work with a variety of agencies and they can contact us directly, over the years we have had many students participate in The Cambridge Network. For more information in The Cambrudge Network, please follow the link below. We also can assist with hosting students with Student Homestay.

Click here to visit the Cambridge Network website >

• ISP Cambridge Network Host Inquiry Form > 
• ISP Authorization for Adult to Act as Custodial Parent Form >
• ISP Evaluation Form >
• ISP Parent Permission for Release of Info Form >
• ISP Wire Transfer Instructions - Contact Mr. Herrera at 805-648-6836 x107 
• ISP Photos