International Student Life at St. Mary's

List of 7 items.

• Our International Program: Proven Success

  The St. Mary’s School International Program has been in place for over 10 years and has helped hundreds of students gain acceptances to top universities in the US and other countries. With this expertise, we know how to help students adjust culturally and academically for success both in high school and at university. Each year, 100% of our international students are accepted to universities and 60% are accepted to the top 50 national universities.

• Academics

  St. Mary’s offers international students constant individual attention during their school year. The care we provide includes:

  • Academic care provided by Ms. Ronda Sheffield, Director of International Programs; Mr. Ryan Bernard, High School Vice Principal; and Ms. Tara Weinberg, English Language Teacher
  • Individualized academic advising for each student
  • Complete college advising from Grade 9 to Grade 12
  • Study hall Monday - Thursday evenings
  • TOEFL offered at St. Mary’s School 6 times per year
  • SAT and ACT offered at St. Mary’s School from August to May

• Personal support

  In addition to the full-time Resident Advisors in the dormitory, our international students have access to the staff of the International Department for any personal needs such as banking help, emotional support and other non-school related needs.

• Weekend/Mod break activities

  Our international students have a wide selection of activities to choose from throughout the year, including during weekends and Mod breaks. These activities range from video game competitions, Ping-Pong tournaments, midnight dodge ball, trips to Portland for NBA games or MLS Soccer games, local hikes, and so much more.

• Transportation

  Our residential staff is fully licensed and insured to drive our St. Mary’s vans for any student trips, activities or appointments. Our students’ transportation needs are always considered and scheduled accordingly.

• Health support

  The St. Mary’s campus is located one block from a 5-star rated medical center to provide any medical care necessary for your student. A member of the St. Mary’s International Program or dormitory staff transports students to their appointments and assists with their care plans.

• Family Support

  From the moment your student arrives on the St. Mary’s campus, our International Program team members keep you informed of their status and progress through weekly reports, communication through our student database (MyStMarys) and through a St. Mary’s parents WeChat or Facebook groups.