Cal Coast Academy

Applying to Cal Coast Academy

Cal Coast Academy accepts a limited number of qualified International students from all over the world for grades 6-12 each year. To be considered for admission, International students must be academically qualified, be able to speak functional English, and must live with a direct blood relative during the entire time they will be attending Cal Coast Academy.

The International Program at Cal Coast Academy tests and places International students in appropriate content-based classes while also offering language support classes. At Cal Coast Academy, International students have all of the opportunities of American students. Students are involved in AP, honors, and elective courses, student organizations, and school sponsored co-curricular and extra-curricular activities and/or events.

We are very fortunate to have students and families from all around the globe as part of our school community, enriching our campus with their many different perspectives and traditions. There are substantial advantages for our native students to study alongside our foreign students and vice versa.

Application Instructions

Step 1: Apply

Initial acceptance eligibility will be assessed after receiving the following 6 items.

Application Fee of $450 per Student. This fee is non-refundable
International Student Application. Original documents must be sent via standard mail
Copy of Passport Page. Must be valid for at least 6 months prior to entry
Bank Statement of Sponsor in English. Must match sponsor on Affidavit of Support for Sponsor form
Official and Original Transcripts with English Translation
Immunization Records in English: Must include dates

Step 2: Commit

The I-20 will be processed after receiving the following 4 items.

Commitment to Attend Fee of $2,500 per Student. This fee is non-refundable
Commitment Documents. Original documents must be sent via standard mail
Affidavit of Relationship Documentation
Student Health Insurance Documentation

Step 3: Register

To finalize student enrollment, the following 5 items must be received after the student visa has been granted and before arriving in the United States.

Enrollment Fee of $350 per Student. This fee is non-refundable
Tuition Payment in Full
Registration Documents. Original documents must be sent via standard mail
Official and Original Transcripts with English Translation. Must include 2nd semester of the past year
Immunization Records in English: Must include dates

Step 4: Arrival

After the student visa is granted the following 6 items must be submitted to or arranged with the school upon arrival in the United States.

Provide copy of I-94
Verify insurance of private policy
Submit a completed Registration Packet: Mailed to guardian
Submit a completed Contact Information Form: Must be accurate and signed by host parent for immigration and web purposes
Schedule and take the English and Math placement tests before the commencement of the school year
Pick up class schedule, textbooks, and uniforms

IMPORTANT: Please note that all non-immigrant international students enrolled at Cal Coast Academy must be on an F-1 student visa. Never enter the United States on a tourist visa if you intend to attend school. If you enter on a B-1/B-2 visa to look at schools, make sure it says "Prospective Student" on the visa page.