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International Admissions

For over 25 years, Bishop Brady High School has opened its doors to students from all over the world. This year, we welcomed students from 9 different countries. The ability to earn a U.S. high school diploma, while sharing other cultures with our community, is what makes a Brady education so unique. To help facilitate the international students' transition to Bishop Brady High School, we employ a full time ELL Program Specialist.

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Application Information

International students are encouraged to apply as early as possible so that they may enroll and receive their visa in time to begin the school year. Once an application and supporting materials have been submitted and received, we will review the file and provide notification of a decision.

Application Requirements

Application

Records Release Form (please download and complete electronically or by hand)

Copy of Passport

Certificate of Finances

ELL Interview

**We may ask for additional requirements including:

Teacher Recommendation Letters
English writing sample

ELL

Bishop Brady High School offers a robust college preparatory education for all students.

Bishop Brady requires test scores from a verifiable ESL/ELL test and students complete an interview with the ELL Program Specialist to best determine how we can support the student and their US education pursuits.

Our recommended minimums for test scores are:

TOEFL: 80 or above

IELTS: 6 or above

Duolingo: 100 or above

International Student Fees

2023 - 2024 International Student Tuition: $19,500
Commitment Fee: $150
I-20 Processing Fee (for F-1 Visas): $200
Estimated Annual Fees (Living arrangements, books, uniform, materials): $8000
In addition, you will be required to pay the I-901 Fee of $350 through SEVIS. Click here to visit the SEVIS site for more information.

All international students considered for acceptance to Bishop Brady must be sponsored by a placement agency or guardian, approved by the school, with an accessible representative in the United States. Students are expected to be represented by such an agency/guardian for the duration of their enrollment. All international students are required to live with a host family. Host families are paid a monthly stipend to cover room, board, and school transportation for the student. This fee is negotiated between the host family and the family of the international student or their agent.

In addition to the tuition and host family fees, students will need to purchase appropriate school dress items and textbooks.

Obtaining a Visa

Bishop Brady will provide enrolling international students with their I-20 paperwork to obtain an F1 Visa. In order to receive the I-20, international students must submit a commitment form and/or enrollment contract along with the required tuition deposit, commitment fee, and a $200 I-20 processing fee. There is also a fee paid directly to SEVIS in order to authenticate your I-20.

The visa is active for a 10-month period between August 15 and June 15, covering the entirety of the academic year. The end date will be adjusted to accommodate snow days, if necessary. International students are responsible for arriving at school by August 15 and staying at school until all exams, retreats, student activities, and/or extracurricular commitments have been completed. It is the international student's responsibility to change vacation plans and plane reservations to comply with this requirement.

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International Student Orientation

All newly enrolled international students are expected to attend an orientation program in August. Students may be assessed for English and Math placement, will walk through their class schedules, and meet with teachers, counselors, administrators, the athletic director, and the ELL Program Specialist. Current Brady students are on-hand to assist with questions. The orientation session gives new students time to acclimate and become more comfortable before the official start of the school year.