International Student Policy

The Haverford School is committed to global readiness, and we welcome students from around the world. Because we are not a boarding school, we enroll a small number of international students. Before applying to Haverford, international students must meet the following requirements:

  • He must be fluent in English (reading, writing, and speaking). A TOEFL is required prior to application. Because of our strong academic program, we recommend a score of 100 and above. The TOEFL results must be submitted to Haverford prior to application. Our TOEFL code is 3243.

  • The student’s family must have the ability to pay for tuition, books, food, and any extra costs. We have a limited amount of need-based tuition assistance for international students. If applying for assistance, the family must submit all required paperwork (in English).

  • All international students must live with a host family while attending Haverford if the parents/guardian do not plan on living in the United States. It is the complete responsibility of the student’s parents/guardian to find a host family. The host family must be able to communicate in English.

  • The student and his family will be responsible for making arrangements for visas, transportation, and finances. All international students must have a valid passport. The student is also required to have health insurance for the duration of his stay at Haverford. Proof of insurance must be submitted.

  • If the above requirements can be met, then the admissions process can be completed.

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International Student Application Process

Online Application
Please fill out the online application and submit with the application fee. This will officially begin the process.

Teacher Recommendations & Transcripts
We will accept originals only; all documents must be in English. Please check our website for specific grade requirements.

Standardized Testing

Haverford requires the TOEFL. 

Admissions Interview

Once the Admissions Office has had the chance to review all submitted documentation, we will then schedule an interview. We encourage all international applicants to visit Haverford for an interview and also to spend a day at the School. If it is not possible to arrange a visit to Haverford, we will require a Skype interview to determine English proficiency. 

Decisions

When all of the above has been completed, the Admissions Committee will review the student’s file. If the student is accepted, an enrollment contract will be issued. When the School receives the signed enrollment contract along with the requested deposit, Haverford will issue the I-20. Once the student has received his F-1 visa, we ask that a copy be mailed or faxed to the School.