Application Process: International Students

Please begin the application process by completing an online inquiry form to set up an account in the Admission Portal. Upon submission, you will receive an email confirmation with instructions on how to confirm your Admission Portal account and begin your application. 

Submit an Inquiry

International student applicants may apply online through either SAO (Standard Application Online) or the SSFS Admissions Portal.

SAO (Standard Application Online)
Applicants will be able to download forms directly from SAO, upload completed forms, and confirm receipt of online teacher recommendation forms, school requests, and other documents needed.

SSFS Admissions Portal
In order to start your online application process, you must first submit an inquiry (see above) to obtain your login and password to the Admission Portal. Once you have received an email with your login/password and application instructions, you may log in and begin the application process. Logging into the Admission Portal will provide you with the following:

• A checklist of application requirements
• Electronic forms needed for the application process
• Event calendar to schedule interviews and visits
• The ability to track the status of your application

The online application must be submitted on or before the deadline of January 15, 2024. 

The application fee is $75. Fee waivers are available if the application fee is a hardship for your family and for siblings of currently enrolled student(s). Please contact the Admissions office to obtain an application fee waiver.

Two teacher recommendations are required from the applicant’s current Math and English teacher. If the applicant has one homeroom teacher who teaches both subjects, please ask that teacher to submit recommendations for each subject separately. Recommendations are requested by the parent/guardian and then submitted through the Admission Portal. All recommendations are confidential and unfortunately cannot be shared with parents, therefore must be submitted by your applicant’s teacher(s).

OPTIONAL: Recommendations from professionals who work closely with the applicant in various extracurricular activities are welcome. These letters of recommendation can be requested or uploaded to the Admission Portal.

Report cards/progress reports/transcripts from the applicant’s current school year and previous three school years are required. Any neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic paperwork, 504 plans, IEPs, or student accommodation paperwork should also be uploaded to the Admissions Portal. Please use the Record Request Form to authorize your applicant’s current school to send us academic records.

Applicants are required to submit the Character Skills Snapshot. The Snapshot is an online assessment that is administered at home and takes about 20-30 minutes to complete.The fee is $60 for non-SSAT testers. Learn more and sign up for the Character Skills Snapshot here.

All boarding applicants are required to schedule a Standard Interview through Vericant. Get started by clicking the top right "Book an Interview"  button. Vericant is a trusted video interview service. We are proud to join the list of top colleges and universities as well as peer independent schools utilizing Vericant to provide you with this personal touch to your application.

Please log in to your Admission Portal regularly to ensure that your forms have been received and your application file is complete. Families whose applications are completed by the application deadline (January 15, 2024) will be notified about acceptance on March 1, 2024. Applicants whose files are not complete by the January 15 deadline will be considered on a space-available basis.