Thank you for your interest in Seattle Lutheran High School International Student Program.
Seattle Lutheran High School is located in West Seattle, a suburb of Seattle, Washington. We are a bus, ferry or bike ride away from downtown Seattle where one may attend concerts and theater, visit art museums, the Seattle Science Center and the historic waterfront. Skiing, sailing, biking and hiking opportunities abound in the Pacific Northwest.
We are currently accepting applications for the 2022-2023 school year which begins the beginning of the fourth week of August 2023. New international students need to be in the states on August 18, 2023 for orientation and math placement testing
Applicants:
Application – A non-refundable application fee of $200.00 is due with the International Application 2022-2023.
Registration – A non-refundable registration fee of $1,500.00 is due with the student enrollment contract.
Tuition and fees for the 2022-2023 school year may be found on the international student application. Tuition for international students is due in full by August 1, 2023.
Housing – Housing for international students is handled through USA International. Please click the link for more information.
The following information is needed to begin the international student application process.
- Application signed by parent or guardian with the application fee of $200.00.
- Official transcript including grades from the past two years with the school seal showing your grades
- Letter of recommendation from your current English teacher translated into English
- Letter of recommendation by your current Math or Science teacher translated into English
- Standardized test scores (SLEP, TOEFL Jr., TOEFL, iTEP OR SSAT)
- Signed bank statement showing ability to pay from your personal funds
- Signed Certificate of Immunization (including Covid-19 vaccination) or signed Certificate of Exemption
- Copy of your passport/Visa
- Recent photo of yourself
- Skype interview
Upon receiving your completed application and fee, we will consider your application and inform you of our decision. After acceptance and receipt of the non-refundable registration fee, we will send you form I-20, which you must take to the nearest United States Embassy for approval. If you are transferring from a school within the United States, be sure to include your SEVIS identification number along with a copy of your visa.
We are not a boarding school. Seattle Lutheran High School and USA International, Inc. work together to provide quality housing for our students. Upon acceptance at SLHS, if you are in need of housing, please click here and go to application forms. There is a service fee payable to the agency for assistance in finding housing. You may secure your own housing, however, it must be approved by the school prior to your arrival. We prefer that students live with an English speaking family close to school.
Medical insurance is required. You may purchase insurance on your own or it is available through the school. Proof of insurance will be required for all students.
Please mail or email all application materials to:
Sally Heit, Director of Admissions
Seattle Lutheran High School
4100 SW Genesee Street
Seattle, Washington 98116
Phone 206.937.7722
Fax 206.212-7788
