International Applicants
About Harvey
Our international students are an integral part of our student body, participating in the same academic courses, after-school activities, clubs, athletics, and student leadership opportunities as do all Harvey students.
The Harvey School encourages English-proficient students in grades 9-12 from all over the world to consider joining our thriving student body. Currently, we have international students from eight countries attending Harvey Upper School.
As we do not offer traditional ESL instruction, we offer all entering international students an English reading/writing workshop during their first and second enrolled year.
Admission Requirements
In addition to satisfying the standard application requirements, which include transcripts from their current school, students must submit at least two recommendation letters (one from an English teacher), and undergo an interview. International students are required to submit an English proficiency score or a TOEFL (score of 70 or above). and a written statement on how they would benefit from a Harvey education.
Being an international student at Harvey is a completely immersive experience that will benefit students for a lifetime.
5+2 Boarding
Our 5+2 unique boarding program gives our international students the best of both worlds - a weekday dorm life on campus experience and staying with a local host family on weekends. This arrangement provides a fully immersive experience for students in American language and culture.
Individualized Experience
Every student at Harvey receives individualized support. There are many opportunities to try new things and participate in the arts, athletics, and electives that broaden their perspectives and personalized college counseling guidance.
Welcoming Community
The Harvey community is diverse, welcoming, and eager to meet students from all over the world. Our tight-knit community allows every student to become their very best self at Harvey.
The Harvey School is located on an expansive 125-acre campus that allows for a wide array of opportunities for students to pursue study in academics, athletics, the arts, and electives that fuel their interests and passions.
Campus features include:
- Numerous academic and residential buildings
- Evarts Ice Rink
- The Walker Center for the Arts
- Fenstermacher Athletic Center
- Robotics lab
- Studios for dance, ceramics, graphic design, photography, the arts
- Instrumental music practice rooms
- Workout facilities
- Eight athletic fields
- Six tennis courts
- Outdoor basketball court
- Nature trails
- Biology pond
The Harvey campus is nestled in the historic and scenic Hudson River Valley about an hour — by train or by car — from New York City, with its world-famous museums, theater, shopping, and cuisine. Katonah is a classic American small town with tree-lined streets and Victorian-era houses. Its town center is a blend of quaint and cosmopolitan restaurants and shopping.
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US Program of Study:
2024-2025
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For International Students
Let Us Answer Your Questions!
If you are an international student in grades 9-12 with questions about applying to The Harvey School, please contact the Admissions office by email at admissions@harveyschool.org. We look forward to meeting you!