Summerfield welcomes international students from Kindergarten through Grade 12 for short and long stays. Our students can also study abroad in Grades 10–11, living with a host family through an exchange included in tuition; flights are extra.
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Educating students from across the globe
We proudly welcome international students from Kindergarten through Grade 12. Summerfield Waldorf School & Farm is registered with SEVIS and can provide the I-20 for the F-1 student visa. For full details, please contact Isabel Vallejo in our International Study Program at exchange [at] summerfieldwaldorf [dot] org or (707) 575-7194.
“A foreign language is not merely a collection of words and grammar rules, but a window into another culture, another way of thinking, and another soul. By learning a foreign language, we open ourselves to a deeper understanding of humanity.”
— Rudolf Steiner
Short-term international students — international students from outside the United States who study for a short period of time at Summerfield Waldorf (less than one year).
Long-term international students — students from outside the United States who study for a longer period of time at Summerfield Waldorf in order to complete a high school diploma. These students pay tuition as appropriate, and are responsible for a $1700 housing fee which is paid directly to the host family.
International Tuition & Fee Schedule
Details on the international program
English proficiency requirements
We do not require English language proficiency for international students whose first language is not English, but students will need to attend English Language Development (ELD) classes until they obtain proficiency. Students in 7th through 12th grade will submit an English proficiency test score such as TOEFL, IELTS, or ITEP-Slate so that we will know how much support they need. Students who score under 80 on the TOEFL (or equivalent) will be required to take ELD classes for an additional fee of $5,000 per year.
Immunization policy
California has strict immunization requirements for school entry. As such, it may be necessary for your student to get additional immunizations prior to enrollment. Please review Summerfield Waldorf School & Farm’s Immunization Policy and verify what is needed for your student to be admitted to a school in California (or visit shotsforschool.org).
Health insurance
Students are required to have US health insurance or international travelers insurance. Visit this site for insurance information.
Homestay policy
High school students may live with a host family. Students in Grade 8 and below must be accompanied by their parent during their entire time as a student at Summerfield Waldorf.
Summerfield Student Exchange Program
Did you know the Exchange Program is included in your tuition? This life-changing opportunity for your Summerfield student to study abroad is included in your tuition fees. The program works as a direct student swap with a student from another country. You will live with a host family from another school, and, in return, their student will come to live with your family. (Flights are not included.)
Our Summerfield Exchange Program:
- Students can do an exchange for 5 weeks to 5 months at another Waldorf school.
- Students are eligible for the exchange in either 10th or 11th grade.
- Students have traveled to Germany, Argentina, Chile, Spain, France, and Japan.
- If a student is interested in a location where an exchange has not been done before, the school will support them in making it happen!
Ask about an exchange
Questions about the exchange program go to Isabel Vallejo at exchange [at] summerfieldwaldorf [dot] org or (707) 575-7194.