Frequently Asked Questions:

1)    Does the school locate host families for international students?

No. Typically our international students have relatives or family friends that live in Columbus who they have already arranged to stay with.

 

2)    When do most international students come to CSG? How long do they stay?

Most of our international students come to CSG for high school and graduate from CSG. It is preferred that a student starts as a freshman and stay four years through her senior year. However, some international students transfer as a sophomore or junior. We do not accept international students as a senior.

 

3)    On the application form, what is the best way to fill out the parent information?

We request that parents of international applicants fill in both the parent information, as well as the local guardian information so that we can easily communicate with both parties.

 

4)    Does CSG have an “English as a Second Language Program” (ESL)?

      CSG does not have an official ESL program within the school. The Admission office is able to recommend ESL class opportunities and/or ESL tutors outside of school in the Columbus community. We highly encourage our international students to consistently visit the Writing Center in the Upper School, which is offered during study hall periods, to enhance her English writing skills.

 

5)    Are international families eligible for financial aid?

At this time, we do not offer financial aid to international students. Information regarding tuition and payment options can be found in the Admission section under “Paying for a CSG Education.”

International Admissions

 

Columbus School for Girls (CSG) is a preschool through high school, all-girls, college preparatory day school in Columbus, Ohio.  We are a vibrant community of approximately 615 students. Students reflect diverse academic, ethnic, religious, and socio-economic backgrounds. An overall 9:1 student/faculty ratio ensures that students will receive attention appropriate to their academic, social, emotional, and physical well-being.  

If you are an international student and interested in applying to Columbus School for Girls for the 2013-2014 school year, please review the following information.

How to Apply:

All forms required can be found on our website and downloaded from the Admission section titled, “How to Apply.” Columbus School for Girls accepts international students who have a solid command of English skills to handle our rigorous curriculum. While we require all of our domestic students to visit our campus for a personal interview, we will accommodate international students who live outside the country with a Skype or telephone interview. 

 

Application Requirements:

·         Application, copy of birth certificate, and $50 application fee

·         Student  and Parent questionnaires

·         Math and English teacher recommendations

·         Transcripts, including course descriptions

·         Personal interview by Skype or telephone

·         Test results:

o    Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) (for more information on international test locations, please visit www.iseetest.org).

o    TOEFL 

 

Acceptance to the School and the I-20 Form:


Acceptance notification occurs on March 1. If you are accepted as an international student, we will send you a letter of acceptance and an Enrollment Contract. When the contract is signed and returned with the required $1,500 deposit, we will process an I-20 Form for you. The I-20 Form will be sent to you via FedEx along with a letter of support to share at the interview.

 

 

 

 

 

Contact Information for Application

All completed application materials should be faxed, emailed, or mailed to: 

Columbus School for Girls
Jenni Biehn 
Director of Admission & Financial Aid
56 South Columbia Avenue
Columbus, OH 43209

Phone: 614-252-0781, Ext. 104    
Fax: 614-252-0571
Email: jbiehn@columbusschoolforgirls.org
Skype: Jenni Biehn