International Students
Program Overview
Manlius Pebble Hill School (MPH) has a long history of welcoming students from around the globe into our Upper School (grades 9-12) and has recently hosted students from China, Korea, Africa, Hungary, Italy, Spain, and India. Our program is family-centered and values full cultural and academic immersion. Students admitted into the program live with host families, adapting to the lifestyle and expectations of an American household while maintaining a full-time course load at MPH.
International students who attend MPH will be challenged academically and will leave our School well prepared for study at an American college or university. In addition, they will gain a strong understanding of American culture and the arts and be awarded opportunities to pursue individual interests in the performing/fine arts, athletics and other extracurricular activities.
The dual nature of our program (academic and cultural) makes it a unique and fulfilling experience which will broaden students’ horizons and set them up for future success. They will learn how to navigate cross-cultural situations and advocate for themselves while honoring and respecting the traditions and values of others.
For full program information, consider reading the MPH International Student Handbook, a resource manual given to all students accepted into the program.
Language Requirements
Students must be fluent in the English language to be eligible for admission to MPH and must submit a TOEFL or TOEFL Jr. score as part of their application.
To support academic success, students are enrolled in an English Language Learner (ELL) program, intended to further improve skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing English. The ELL program consists of intermediate to advanced English language courses intended to support other academic courses in a positive manner. International students remain in the ELL program as long as they attend MPH unless it is determined that the student’s language proficiency is sufficient for Upper School course work. Click here for more detailed information on the ELL courses offered at MPH.
Living Arrangements
Ours is a family-centered, cultural immersion program intended to provide students with a deeper awareness and understanding of the American lifestyle. International students who attend MPH live with host families assigned by the School. Hosts provide students with their own room, meals, household amenities and transportation to and from school. In addition, they offer care and support as needed to ensure that students have a positive experience both at school and at home.
Cost of attendance for international students includes a boarding fee that is paid to the School at the time of enrollment. The School will allocate the boarding fee to the host family during the year to cover the costs associated with hosting a student.
Visa Requirements
International students must obtain an F-1 student visa to attend MPH. Students admitted into the program will be issued an I-20 form upon receipt of all required enrollment paperwork and payment in full for MPH tuition and fees. The I-20 must be submitted to the American Consulate in the student’s home country as part of their visa application.
Cost of Attendance
Specific information on tuition and fees is provided below. In addition to these costs, students must also assume the cost of transportation to, from, and within the United States, school trips, materials for class, personal items, travel, entertainment, etc. While the host family is expected to include students in family activities, they are not expected to provide any expense other than housing, meals, and transportation to school and school functions.
In addition, international students are required to purchase comprehensive health/medical insurance before entering the United States. This insurance is in addition to the coverage provided by MPH for its school day or school-sponsored travel activities. Information on health insurance will be provided to students accepted into the program.
Payment in full for MPH Tuition and Fees is due at the time of enrollment. Instructions regarding payment will be provided to students accepted into the program.
Tuition and Fees - 2013/2014 Academic Year
|
|
Grade 9 |
Grade 10 |
Grade 11 |
|
Tuition |
$17,335.00 |
$18,096.00 |
$18,512.00 |
|
School Fees* |
$1,220.00 |
$1,245.00 |
$1,295.00 |
|
Lunch |
$750.00 |
$750.00 |
$750.00 |
|
Accident Insurance |
$50.00 |
$50.00 |
$50.00 |
|
International Student Fee |
$2,000.00 |
$2,000.00 |
$2,000.00 |
|
New Student Deposit (refundable) |
$500.00 |
$500.00 |
$500.00 |
|
Total without Hosting |
$21,855.00 |
$22,641.00 |
$23,107.00 |
|
Hosting Fee |
$9000.00 |
$9000.00 |
$9000.00 |
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Total with Hosting |
$30,855.00 |
$31,641.00 |
$32,107.00 |
* School Fees include books, technology and infrastructure fees.
Admission Information & Application Instructions:
MPH accepts international students entering Grades 9-11 for the full academic year. We do not accept students for January semester, nor do we accept students for their senior year.
Application Deadline: Extended to April 30, 2013. Priority is given to applicants who have submitted all required application materials by the deadline. Acceptance decisions are made on a rolling basis beginning in April for the following school year and continues until all available spaces are filled. Applicants are notified via email of their application status.
To begin an application, please follow the instructions below:
1. Complete the online MPH Admission Application Form
Prospective families should begin by completing the MPH Admissions Application Form (link to http://www.mph.net/admission/admission-application-form). Submission of this form will officially create an application file with the School.
2. Mail Supplemental Application Materials with Application Fee by April 30, 2013.
- Application Fee- the $50 application fee should be submitted as a money order made payable to Manlius Pebble Hill School.
- School Records – Please submit the grade reports for the current year and the two previous years of education. All reports must be translated in English.
- Teacher and Personal Recommendations – Three academic recommendations are required: one from the applicant’s current MATH teacher with a description of the specific math concepts covered, the current ENGLISH teacher and, PERSONAL recommendation from a school counselor, extracurricular supervisor or school principal. Recommendation Forms can be downloaded from our website (link to http://www.mph.net/admission/online-forms).
- TOEFL Scores: – All applicants are required to submit a TOEFL score. MPH does not publish a minimum TOEFL score, but expects that applicants demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing and speaking English. Scores are reviewed in relation to the applicant’s age and priority may be given to students who score higher on the exam. Applicants can register for the TOEFL Internet-based Test here (link to http://www.ets.org/toefl) and should arrange to have the scores sent directly to MPH. The DI code for MPH is: 2389.
3. Participate in Student Interview
Qualified applicants will be contacted by the Director of Admission to schedule a 20-30 minute interview via Skype. Interviews will include the International Student Coordinator and other Upper School Faculty members.
4. Final Decision and Enrollment
Admission Decisions are communicated via email during beginning in April. Students accepted to the School will be given instructions regarding enrollment in their acceptance email.
