International students enter our program in several ways. Sometimes students attend Steward through the International Experiences Program or through American Field Service. Some students discover Steward through consultants in their native land. Others come from families who recently moved into the area, or from looking for schools via the Internet. Regardless of how they find Steward, the ISP can offer support in several ways:

1. Provision of English as a Second Language classes
2. Assistance and advice regarding I-20 forms and visas.
3. Records maintenance through the SEVIS program
4. Support to families in how to access local resources

Students needing academic support in other areas such as math, etc., can be supported through individual tutoring through the CAL program for an additional fee.

Admission

For admission to the Steward School and the International Students Program, Steward’s Admission office needs to have the following:

1. Completed application
2. Translated copy of school records and transcripts
3. Translated copy of any aptitude or achievement testing
4. Translated recommendation letters from current teacher(s)
5. If currently studying English, a translated letter of recommendation from the teacher.

Once these records are received, Admissions and the Coordinator of the ISP will set up an interview (a telephone interview will occur for those students who live outside of Virginia) to complete a brief assessment. Once the assessment is completed, Steward’s Admissions Committee will meet to determine if Steward can offer admission to the student.

Program Costs for 2005-2006

1. Tuition – see schedule of fees
2. New Student fee - $600.00
3. English as a Second Language Fee –
   * First year - $3000.00
   * Second Year- $2000.00
   * Third Year - $1000.00
4. Activity fee –see schedule of fees
5. Book fees – will vary according to grade level
6. Living expenses (if child is staying with a host family) - determined on an individual basis