Private High Schools in the USA

The complete placement and support service

Studying at a private high school in the United States will provide an unrivalled foundation for your student's future goals - whether academic, professional or personal.

Whether choosing a Private boarding school for its individual care and sense of community or a Private day school for the rigorous academics and varied extracurricular activities, parents and students alike will be choosing the finest education available.

Study Group has years of experience and expertise in placing students into Private High Schools in the USA. Our unique service cuts through the complexities of applying to an American Private school, accelerating the process while advising and supporting students at every stage - from first enquiry to successful placement and beyond.

Included in the program

• Placement into a carefully selected school
• Application and registration fees
• Tuition costs
• Accommodation with a carefully selected host family or school residence
• Breakfast and dinner daily
• First arrival and last departure transfers to/from nearest airport
• Guardianship services
• Supervision and monitoring services
• Monthly contact from personally assigned coordinator
• Assistance in acquiring books or materials
• Progress reports quarterly
• Assistance with visa application process
• 24-hour emergency telephone service
• Help with holiday accommodation
• Academic advice and counseling
• Medical, accident and liability insurance (1st year only for boarding program)
• Assistance with validation of studies
• Information on travel programs during the year
• Final school transcripts
• Help with preparation for travel back to home country

Program duration:

Students are encouraged to enrol for a minimum of one year and may enrol for a longer period. Students who wish to earn a diploma are encouraged to enrol for two years.

2 semesters: September - May/June
1 semester: September - January
Limited availability: January - May/June

Deadlines for applications:

September arrivals: 1st July
January arrivals (limited availablity): 15th December

Start Dates for Private High Schools

Private boarding schools

All Boarding schools expect their students to become involved and contribute to the overall school community. Faculty serve as mentors and become part of the student's new "American family".

View our partner Private Boarding school profiles.

Key facts:

• A choice of three schools from a single application
• Guidance of caring and committed school staff plus full guardianship services from Study Group
• Academic excellence; high quality instruction
• Specialised programs and additional tutoring available
• Superior university preparation
• Excellent facilities, sports and extracurricular options
• Latest computer technology
• Optional ESL support available at selected schools
• Students can extend beyond a year
• Excellent residential acommodation in school dormitories

Program options:

Apart from the experience of living in a residence, the Private Boarding program differs from the Private Day program in that we can accomodate students in distinct age groups and can also assist in finding a school that best suits each individual's special requirements.

• English as Second Language (ESL) is available at the beginner, intermediate and advanced levels
• Junior boarding program - available to students aged 12-13
• Senior boarding program - specially designed with our partner schools for 18-21 year olds students who may nothave achieved their full academic potential
• Superior/Gifted programs - advanced Placement and Honor Classes are available to the gifted or highly advanced students
• Learning differences - we can assist in placing students with Attention Defecit Disorder, Dyslexia or other special needs

Program requirements:

• Students must be between the ages of 14 and 19 years (12-13 years for the Junior Boarding program)
• Students must obtain a score of at least 45 on the SLEP test (unless electing the ESL tuition option)
• Students must complete an application, including health records and recent school transcripts
• For superior schools, students must have average school grades of C or above
• Students must have a flexible, socially mature approach to American life

Private Day Schools

Private Day schools are superior, independently founded institutions. They are an excellent choice for students who wish to live with a host family while seeking a serious academic atmosphere with small class sizes and excellent facilities.

View our partner Private Day school profiles.

Key facts:

• A choice of three schools from a single application
• Small classes, personal attention and a serious academic atmosphere
• Superior university preparation
• Excellent sports and extracurricular options and facilities
• Religious and non-religious
• A uniform or dress-code will often apply
• Optional ESL support available at selected schools
• Located in attractive suburban communities
• Live with a supportive host family
• Students can extend beyond a year
• International Baccalaureate available in selected schools
• Total immersion in USA language and culture

Program requirements:

• Students must be between the ages of 14 and 19
• Students must obtain a score of at least 45 on the SLEP test (unless electing the ESL tuition option)
• Students must complete an application, including health records and recent school transcripts
• Students must have average school grades of C or above
• Students must have a flexible, socially mature approach to American life

For more information

• Download the Private High Schools in the USA brochure

• Contact us for more information about these programmes, selecting Private High Schools in the USA from the list of options.