List of 6 frequently asked questions.

• Q. How does my international student apply for admission at The Covenant School?

  Birdwood Campus (Kindergarten through Grade 5)

  • Submit an Application for International Student Admission
  • After completing the application, international students will hear directly from Catherine McFarland, Lower School Admissions Director, about next steps in the international student application process.
  • Provide an Official Transcript (translated) from current school 
  • Provide a copy of Immunization Records.
  • Parents provide a recent bank statement showing capability of paying tuition and living expenses.
  • Provide an email address for communication throughout the process.
  • Once the applicant’s file is complete, the Admissions Director will conduct a Skype interview (skype.com) and admissions testing with the applicant at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time by appointment only.  Covenant’s Skype address is: the.covenant.school.admissions
  • Contact admissions@covenantschool.org with any questions.

  Hickory Campus (Grades 6-12)

  • Submit an Application for International Student Admission
  • Provide completed English and Math Teacher Recommendation Forms.
  • Provide an Official Transcript (translated) from current school - including grades from the past 3 years.
  • For Grades 6-12, provide one set of test results from one of the following: iTEP/SLATE, TOEFL, TOEFL Jr., or SSAT.
  • Provide a copy of Immunization Records.
  • Parents provide a recent bank statement showing capability of paying tuition and living expenses.
  • Provide an email address for communication throughout the process.
  • Once the applicant’s file is complete, the Admissions Director will conduct a Skype interview (skype.com) with the applicant at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time by appointment only.  Covenant’s Skype address is: the.covenant.school.admissions
  • Contact admissions@covenantschool.org with any questions.

• Q. Once accepted for admission, how does my student enroll at The Covenant School?

  • Once an applicant is determined to be eligible for admission and a space is available, the school offers an Enrollment Contract with an acceptance letter.
  • The School issues the SEVIS I-20. If transferring from another school that has already issued a SEVIS I-20, request that the record be transferred to The Covenant School.
  • Parents sign the Enrollment Contract and return it with a deposit on tuition through Flywire.

  International students with domestic accounts may register online with FACTS Tuition Management one of these three ways:
  1) use a credit card for automated payments (FACTS will not accept VISA or international credit cards)
  2) link to a U.S. bank checking account for automated payment
  3) email Covenant’s Business Office at tmorris@covenantschool.org with any questions

• Q. Tell me more about the Host Family Option.

  International students who desire to live with a host family during the school year must contact the Admissions Office who will help find your host family.

  
  

  The stipend for room and board is $17,000 per school year (mid-August through early June) and that fee is paid by the international parents directly to the host family in two installments (August and January).

   

  A Host Family Agreement is arranged by the host family and signed by all parties (host parents, international parents, and student). This Agreement outlines expectations and household rules.

• Q. Does The Covenant School offer Academic Support to my international student?

  Yes, Covenant does offer an academic support tutoring three times per week for a total of 3 hours each tutoring week. This service is included in the tuition fee. We do not offer an ESL program.

   

• Q. How does my student pay tuition?

  The one-time annual tuition payment is due July 1.

  
  The tuition payment should be made through Flywire. Go to www.flywire.com/mypayment to select The Covenant School and set up your account for easy payment. Options may include bank transfer, debit/credit card in your home currency, electronic payment, or other local options.
  
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• Q. What documents does my international student have to present upon arrival at The Covenant School?

  • Provide a copy of your Health Insurance card prior to the first day of school. Health Insurance is mandatory for all international students. Your host parents may help you purchase this insurance.
  • Provide a copy of the SEVIS I-20 Form signed by parents and students.
  • Provide a copy of student passport and Visa, including the Port of Entry stamp
  • Provide a copy of a certified bank statement of parents’ account.