International Students

Review the general information and application process (and packets below).

Download and review all the application documents.

Please note that additional fees, such as English as a Second Language tutoring, may occur as needed.

Application Packets
Toddler and Preschool Application Packet
Kindergarten and Lower Elementary Application Packet (K-3rd Grade)
Upper Elementary Application Packet (4th-6th Grade)
Middle School Application Packet (7th-8th Grade)
High School Application Packet (9th-12th Grade)

Complete the application. Send or arrange for all documents to be forwarded to Westwood Admission Office.

1. Application (include a copy of immunization records with health form)
2. Copy of passport with photo
3. Current transcripts (to be sent directly from the student’s school)
4. English scores if applicable*
5. Teacher recommendations (2) (to be sent directly from the student’s school)
6. Records and Administration records and release

*English as Second Language (ESL) – Westwood is an English language school. Transcripts/teacher recommendations should indicate demonstration of English level or ability. Submission of TOEFL or IELTS scores is recommended.

All students must have a functional ability in English. This means that the student can follow or give basic information in an emergency and can follow basic instructions or direction from a teacher. Westwood provides ESL support for students already speaking some English, but Westwood is not a language school. Students lacking a functional ability in English must complete an ESL program BEFORE arrival at Westwood.

Students with a minimal functional ability in English are conditionally admitted up to Grade 10. These students are placed in an ESL program of at least 5 additional hours per week. Fees for ESL are not included in base tuition and are borne by the student.

ESL students are not accepted for entry in the Diploma Programme (DP), Grade 11 and Grade 12. DP is challenging and rigorous and is not appropriate for ESL students. Alternative placement in Grade 10 and ESL is possible.

Address:
The Westwood School
14340 Proton Road
Dallas, TX 75244

The Admission Office will contact the applicant to schedule an appointment for a student and parent interview with Head of High School and Head of School. If a face-to-face interview is not possible, a video or audio interview will be arranged. Students must be present for the interview and must be prepared to speak without an interpreter. The interview consists of a general discussion about the school philosophy, program level, student experiences in education and domicile details. Parents are invited to bring their questions. The interview will last approximately 30-45 minutes.

The Admission Office will contact the applicant to gather details for filing of the student visa (I-20). The I-20 form will be sent to the student in the home country where an appointment with the US Embassy must be arranged in order to process the visa. Student visas are issued at the foreign US Embassy through the US Department of Homeland Security after a personal interview.

STUDENT VISAS ARE ISSUED OUTSIDE OF THE US. STUDENTS ARRIVING WITH A VALID VISA FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR MAY BE REQUIRED TO RETURN TO THEIR HOME COUNTRY TO PROCESS THE I-20.