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• How does Chatham Hall define an international student?

  At Chatham Hall, we define an international student as:

  • A non-United States passport-holding student who will require an F1 visa to attend Chatham Hall.

  We understand that students living outside of the United States have an additional set of requirements (e.g., transportation, local support, summer storage, and visa processing, if applicable) that we are committed to meeting.

• What support is provided for international students?

  Transportation is available to/from international airports including RDU (Raleigh, NC), GSO (Greensboro, NC), and IAD & DCA (Washington, D.C. airports), as well as local airports, train stations, and bus stations for the beginning of school, end of school, and school breaks. Students also have access to:

  • Summer storage for dorm room belongings  
  • Early arrival and orientation in August
  • An International Student Coordinator who serves as the primary contact for both parents and students for all related needs
  • Visa processing and support for all years enrolled, including visa transfer to colleges and universities

• Do you offer financial assistance to international families?

  Yes, we offer financial aid for international students. 

• Do international students who are studying in the United States or at an American school need to take the TOEFL? 

  If English is not your student's first language, please provide English Proficiency Test scores, such as , , , or equivalent English language proficiency test scores. Chatham Hall’s school code is 0799. Chatham Hall is test-optional, but we welcome your language testing. In certain cases, we may request scores following your interview. 

• Do you accept mid-year international applicants? 

  Yes, please contact our Admissions Office to inquire about availability.

• Do you require an in-person interview? 

  We offer Zoom interviews for any student unable to do an in-person interview.

• What additional fees or expenses should I plan for?

  There is a $2,000 international student fee. All students are responsible for supplying their own books, school supplies, and spending money throughout the year. 

• What do international students do in the afternoons and on weekends?

  All students participate in afternoon activities. At 95% boarding, weekends are full of friends and activities. 

• Are there travel opportunities within the United States during the school year?

  Each fall, new international students have the opportunity to travel domestically with the School during Fall Long Weekend. Students also have the opportunity to participate in global travel programs as offered by the School. 

• Where do international students go during school breaks? Do you have host families?

  During school breaks, international students have the option to go home, visit family, or do a homestay with a domestic classmate’s family should a host family be available.