International Applicants

List of 5 frequently asked questions.

• If I am applying via the SSAT Standard Application Online, do I need an account on Ravenna too?

  International applicants applying via the SSAT Standard Application Online (SAO) online portal must also create an account with St. Albans here by the December 2 deadline for international applicants. If you have submitted an application via SAO, please notify the St. Albans Admissions Office via email once the application is submitted (sta_admissions@stalbansschool.org).

• Can I schedule a visit at a different time than listed on the Application Process page?

  While we strongly prefer that international and out of state applicants join one of our many regularly scheduled visits, we understand that some applicants may either require special scheduling accommodations or a virtual or phone interview. Before contacting the admissions office to request a tour or virtual or phone interview on a specific date, all out of town and international applicants must submit their application to St. Albans by the December 2 deadline for international applicants. Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate special scheduling requests for families who have not yet submitted their son's application. 
  

  Please visit Ravenna or the "Apply to STA" pages to view the application steps for each grade level for this year's admissions season.

• My 4th Grade (Form C) son can’t make the testing session. Can I schedule another time?

  If an applicant for Form C (4th grade) cannot attend our testing on January 11, 2025, please email Mrs. Laura Capito at lcapito@stalbansschool.org to make alternate arrangements

• Does my son need to take the SSAT or ISEE test?

  The SSAT and/or ISEE tests are optional for applicants to grades 6-8, 10, and 11 and required for applicants to grade 9. Out-of-state or international applicants to grades 6-11 who submit a SSAT or ISEE score should sit for the tests no later than early January. If neither the SSAT nor ISEE is available in the applicant's home city, educational consultants may be available to administer the test privately.

• Is the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) required?

  Applicants for whom English is not a native language are strongly encouraged to submit a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam along with either ISEE or SSAT scores. Visit www.ets.org/toefl/ for details.