International Student FAQ

Follow the step-by-step guide on our website. 

International students are highly encouraged to apply through the Early Decision round. See additional information about Early Decision below.

Students applying from China will be considered for additional interviews only after submission of both the written application and a Vericant interview.

International students must schedule their interview to be conducted either on campus or via Skype.

Candidates from China are required to first contact Vericant, our affiliate in China. Vericant will conduct preliminary interviews, and candidates will be asked to complete a writing sample during their interview. Vericant does not evaluate candidates, but instead posts the interview online for Asheville School’s Admission Office to review.

Students applying from China will be considered for additional interviews only after submission of both the written application and a Vericant interview. After completed applications are considered, invitations may be extended for strong applicants to interview on campus or via Skype.

Early Decision is a good option for students who have already decided that Asheville School is their first choice and want to ensure their enrollment at an earlier date. We tend to fill the majority of our spaces for international students during Early Decision. The deadline for submission of all application materials is December 10.

Early Decision acceptance is binding; accepted students are contracted to enroll at Asheville School and required to withdraw all applications to other schools.

International students must submit results from the SSAT. If you are from a non-English speaking county, results from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) are required as well. See the step-by-step admission process for more information. 

Since we do not teach English as a Second Language (ESL), international students must demonstrate strong writing, reading, and speaking skills in English in order to receive admission consideration. The minimum score to receive consideration is an 80 on the internet-based test (iBT). Accepted students typically score between 90 and 110 on the TOEFL iBT. 

We do not accept results from the SLEP as a replacement for TOEFL scores.

Asheville School does not offer any ESL courses; therefore, students must score well on the TOEFL and demonstrate strong communication skills during the interview to receive consideration for admission.

Asheville School has 77 international students, representing 25 countries enrolled for the 2022-23 school year. These students make up 26% of the total student body. 

Over the past few years, Asheville School students have come from Australia, the Bahamas, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Cayman Islands, China, Columbia, Croatia, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Nigeria, Norway, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Venezuela, and Vietnam.

The International Application fee is $110. International students pay an additional $700 in tuition.

Yes, you may apply for financial aid; however, the majority of financial aid is allocated to domestic students. Due to different tax structures and an ever-changing exchange rate, it is very difficult to award financial aid to international students.

Once an international student has been accepted and formally enrolled through the receipt of contract and deposit, Asheville School will release the I-20.

International students may submit applications for mid-year entry, but it is rare that space will become available. Mid-year applicants should notify the admission office of their preference to have their application moved to either the Early Decision or Regular Decision round if space is not available.

International students are only eligible to apply as boarding students. Asheville School does not offer any homestay or exchange programs.

Applicants for 9th grade may not turn 16 prior to August 1st of the year they intend to enroll.
Applicants for 10th grade may not turn 17 prior to August 1st of the year they intend to enroll.
Applicants for 11th grade may not turn 18 prior to August 1st of the year they intend to enroll.
Applicants for 12th grade may not turn 19 prior to August 1st of the year they intend to enroll.