International Admissions

Welcome International Students! We invite students from around the world to be a part of The City School family and we hope that will be you.

International students enrich our school with new cultures, insights, and perspectives. In return, we offer you a safe and supportive environment where you can flourish academically, while experiencing spiritual, social and emotional development.   As a college preparatory school, we want to prepare you to thrive in college and life beyond. We look forward to connecting and building a relationship with you.

Click here to apply. If you have any questions, you can send a message to admissions@cityschool.org

The City School is a Pre-k-12 private, Christian School that has provided excellent college-preparatory classes based on Christian principles since 1978. Our mission is to train students’ minds, disciple their hearts and bring light to the city-one child at a time.  We are located in the heart of the historical city of Philadelphia, a major metropolitan American tourist city where the Declaration of Independence and The Constitution of the United States were signed.  The City School is surrounded by many of Philadelphia’s top universities and colleges, making it a great place to grow and study, as well as engage in American culture.  We bring learning to life by taking advantage of our community’s unparalleled cultural resources.

“The best thing about The City School is the cultural interactions between International students like me and other people.”

-Yuhang, International Alumni Student

                                                                                         ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES

 & SUPPORT SERVICES

• On-site International Coordinator Support
• Peer Tutoring & Additional Teacher Assistance
• Homestay support
• College Guidance Counseling
• Professional Counseling
• Honors & AP Course Options
• Dual Enrollment at Local Colleges

Sample of program offerings include: English, Math, History, Science, Bible, Spanish, American Sign Language, Art, Health/P.E., Competitive Sports, Choir, SAT Prep, National Honors Society, Student Councils, N.E.R.D.S. Club, Literary Magazine, Electives such as Boxing, Dance, Theatre and Aikido

SCHOOL STATS

100	High School Students
10%	International Students
10:1	Student to Teacher Ratio
100%	College Acceptance Rate of our Graduates
2/3's	Of our students graduate from college within 6 years or remain in school

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

• Willingness to work hard and follow school standards
• Proficiency in English (Applicants are encouraged to submit scores from TOEFL or another English test)
• Submission of online application, application fee and requested documents
• Google Meet Interview

(Upon acceptance we will issue an I-20, which can be used to apply for an F-1 Visa for middle or high school admissions. For elementary school admissions please contact us) To apply, click here.

College Acceptances

Here is a sample of our students’ college and university acceptances

TUITION AND PROGRAM FEES

See our Frequently Asked Questions  to learn more and explore the school website. Our official start date is September 6, 2021.  You can contact me, Mrs. Kimberly Jones, Admissions Director, at kjones@cityschool.org or at 215-792-6224 with any questions. 

Here is a testimony from Yuhang, an International student and gifted pianist, who is a recent graduate from The City School.

To apply, click here:

*Note on Making Payments: You can pay tuition and other fees by check or by Flywire. The City School has partnered with Flywire to make tuition and fee payments easier for our international students. Flywire offers multiple methods of international payment and helps save on bank fees and exchange rates. Flywire will make sure your payment arrives here safely. If you would like more information about Flywire, check out this brochure.

Once these steps are complete, you are all set to arrive at The City School.  We can’t wait for you to join our school community!