How do I learn more about Solebury School?
- Explore this website's sections about the ESL program, on boarding life, on the classes we offer, and on the activities program. This is a great way to discover what makes Solebury School unique.
- Come and visit us. The best way to learn about anything is to experience it firsthand. We'd love to schedule a day for you to come and shadow a current student.
- Don't be afraid to ask questions. Call us or e-mail us. No question is too small, and you can't call too often. This is a big decision, and we're here to help you.
Application materials that can be completed online:
- Our international application (you may also use the SSAT and TABS common app)
- Candidate's Personal Statements
- Application Fee ($100)
- A video of you answering a set of questions (see below for details)
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Application materials to be printed out and submitted by family:
- Our Preliminary Health Report (can be downloaded and printed from the online application page)
Additional materials that need to be submitted by family:
- A copy of your passport information page and a copy of your visa if you have one
- Your parents' bank financial statements
Application materials to be submitted by Candidate's current school:
- The last three years of your school transcripts translated to English
- Our recommendation forms filled out by your current Administrator/Counselor, English and Math teachers (form can be downloaded and printed from the online application page)
Testing Requirements:
Please note that TOEFL test scores should be submitted directly to our school from the testing center using the TOEFL code: 9695
- 9th and 10th grade applicants must submit either a SLEP or a TOEFL or IELTS score
- If the SLEP has a raw score of 50 or above (the 90th percentile or higher), then a TOEFL or IELTS score is required.
- All 11th and 12th grade applicants must submit a TOEFL or IELTS score
When and how can I have an interview?
As indicated above, each applicant must submit a video where they answer several questions. This can be submitted on a DVD or you may post it on YouTube and provide us with the link. This will be used as your admissions interview. You should answer the following questions:
- What academic subject is your favorite and why?
- Discuss a book you recently read and why you either liked it or disliked it.
- What activities do you participate in outside of school?
- Which of these activities are you best at?
- How would your friends describe you?
- Discuss one experience you have had that has influenced who you are.
Admission decisions will be based on an evaluation of the above materials. We will be looking not just at the quality of the applicant, but also which qualified applicants fit the openings we have in each level of our ESL program.