Admission
International Students
At Saint Edward’s, your child is not just an international student – they are a valued member of our school family.
International families seeking a supportive, college-preparatory American high school will find a welcoming home at Saint Edward’s School.
We enroll international students in our Upper School (grades 9–12) through a variety of trusted agency partnerships and provide a carefully supported experience both on campus and in the community.
International students live with local, vetted homestay families, allowing them to fully immerse themselves in American culture while receiving daily care, guidance, and encouragement.
On campus, students are fully integrated into school life – learning alongside peers, building friendships, and participating in arts, athletics, clubs, leadership opportunities and all that Saint Edward’s has to offer.
International families seeking a supportive, college-preparatory American high school will find a welcoming home at Saint Edward’s School.
We enroll international students in our Upper School (grades 9–12) through a variety of trusted agency partnerships and provide a carefully supported experience both on campus and in the community.
International students live with local, vetted homestay families, allowing them to fully immerse themselves in American culture while receiving daily care, guidance, and encouragement.
On campus, students are fully integrated into school life – learning alongside peers, building friendships, and participating in arts, athletics, clubs, leadership opportunities and all that Saint Edward’s has to offer.
Explore the Upper School
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Saint Edward’s School is authorized under Federal law to enroll nonimmigrant alien students and to issue Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) Form I-20 to qualified students wishing to study in the United States under an F-1 VISA.
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International Admission Checklist
Documents do not need to be submitted all at once. Please upload materials as they become available. To be considered for admission, families must complete and submit the following:
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✔ Completed Online Application and $200 nonrefundable application fee
- ✔ Academic Transcripts
Original-language transcripts beginning with the student’s eighth-grade year through the current year of study, along with official English translations for each transcript submitted. - ✔ Letters of Recommendation
Three letters of recommendation, submitted in English when possible. - ✔ English Proficiency Test Scores
Results from any English proficiency assessments taken (e.g., TOEFL). - ✔ Interview Requirement
An on-campus tour and personal interview are strongly encouraged when possible. If travel is not feasible, a Zoom or telephone interview is required. - ✔ Passport Copy
A clear copy of the student’s passport. - ✔ Form I-20
Proof of financials is required by the U.S. government for an F-1 visa to be issued. - ✔ Email Verification
Confirmation that the email address provided can receive messages from the U.S.
If you have any questions as you complete the application process, please contact Saint Edward’s School Admission Office at admission@steds.org or 772-492-2360.
Payment Options
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Flywire Payment Portal
If you are paying from out of the country (USA), please make payment using FLYWIRE. This secure portal eliminates the costs of wire transfer fees and helps save on exchange rate differences.
If you are paying in the USA and need assistance, please contact Student Billing at studentbilling@steds.org or 772-492-2316.
Checks written in US dollars should be made payable to Saint Edward’s School | 1895 Saint Edward’s Drive Vero Beach, FL 32963.
For questions, please contact our Finance Office at 772-492-2316.
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Non-Discrimination Statement
Saint Edward's School admits students of any race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, disability, national or ethnic origin, or marital status to all rights, priveleges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the School, and does not discriminate on these bases – including traits associated with race such as protective hairstyles – in the administration of its admissions, educational, financial aid, or other School programs, in accordance with IRS regulations and Florida Statute §1002.421.
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