We welcome international students from Kindergarten through 12th grade. We are registered with SEVIS and can provide the I-20 for the F-1 student visa. For full details of our International Study Programs, please contact Angela Pryor-Garat at angela@summerfieldwaldorf.org. 

International Students (Short- and Long-Term)

Short-Term International Students: defined as international students who study for a short period of time (less than one (1) year).

Long-Term International Students: defined as students who study for a longer period of time 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.

To apply, please click here.

Exchange Students

If you are interested in exchanging with a student at our school, please email us at exchange@summerfieldwaldorf.org. Note: Exchange students do not pay tuition, but may be responsible for other fees. For more details on our Exchange Program, please contact

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. For questions related to English language proficiency and ELD, please contact our International Program Coordinator, Angela Pryor-Garat: angela@summerfieldwaldorf.org

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 click here to verify what is needed for your student to be admitted to a school in California, or visit, www.shotsforschools.org. Please review Summerfield Waldorf School & Farm’s Immunization Policy here. 

Health Insurance

Students are required to have US health insurance such as https://www.isoa.org/ or international travelers insurance.