International Students Overview

Welcome International Students

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT RECRUITMENT EVENTS

Students and families from around the globe are invited to attend. Join in person in 6 cities, or virtual in 3 countries.

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Welcome to our global family!

 
Each year, TABS member schools are home to over 10,000 international students from more than 150 countries worldwide. Joining this group of distinguished students will prove intellectually challenging, culturally enriching, and full of fun. Your boarding school journey will prepare you for the future by increasing your confidence, developing more independence, and connecting you to a global network of lifelong friends.
 
The Association of Boarding Schools defines an international student as anyone attending boarding school outside of the country for which they have a passport or citizenship. While most of our schools are in the U.S. or Canada, it is also possible to study in Switzerland, Italy, Austria, and Jordan.

Finding the right boarding school for your student can be challenging.

Here are some things to consider:

  • In which country do you want to study?
    Canada, U.S.A., Italy, Austria, Switzerland, or Jordan
  • What type of student body?
    Coed, All-girls, or All-Boys
  • What type of school?
    Fine Arts, Junior Boarding/Pre-Prep (Ages 8-14), Military, Religious Affiliated, Learning Differences, or PG Year (Year 13)
  • What type of cirriculum?
    Advanced Placement (AP), Canadian, or International Baccalaureate

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