Willows offers students from other countries the opportunity to experience a premier English Immersion Program and American culture while participating in a college preparatory academic environment. While many students choose to attend Willows for multiple years, single half-year, and quarter programs are available. The I-20 is issued to students after they are accepted into the program in conformance with Federal law governing non-immigrant alien students. For more information on studying in the United States, please visit the United States Department of Homeland Security’s Study in The United States – Private Schools Each student must demonstrate proficiency in written and spoken English. Willows does not offer English as a Second Language (ESL) or English for Language Learners (ELL).
International tuition rates for the 2020-21 academic year:
First Year Students
Grade 6 $15,550
Grade 7 $16,300
Grade 8 $16,500
Grades 9-12 $20,550
Returning International Students
Grade 7 $13,050
Grade 8 $13,250
Grades 9-12 $17,300
Additional Fees
Comprehensive fee: $1,250
Room & Board: $12,500
Field Trip Fee: $1,000
Graduation fee $50 for 8th grade; $100 for 12th grade
All international student tuition is due in full by July 1st or 6 weeks prior to the student’s first day of classes at Willows.
International students may also attend Willows for a semester or quarter; tuition and fees are calculated proportionally.
For more information on how to apply contact Kathy Penner – penner@willowsacademy.org or 847-824-6900 x 288.