International Admission

Wardlaw+Hartridge defines an international student as one who meets either of the following criteria:
-The student will require an I-20 to study at W+H.
-The family's primary residence is outside of the United States — regardless of citizenship.

To begin the application process, please click here. There is a $200 application fee due when submitting the application. An interview is required either in person or via Zoom, click here to schedule an interview.  Once you've submitted your application, you should schedule your tour of campus (highly encouraged) and interview (either in person or online).  Please note the application deadline for the school year is January 15 for fall entry. If you are looking to apply for a mid-year entry, your online application must be submitted by November 15 for a January start.  Applications received after this date will be considered on a rolling-admission basis.

For instructions in Chinese, please click here

For instructions in Russian, please click here

For instructions in Spanish, please click here.

You can make your interview request electronically by clicking here or by calling the Admission Office at (908) 754-1882 Ext. 155.  

While we strongly encourage a campus visit as the best way to learn about W+H, a Zoom interview may be arranged if distance makes travel prohibitive.  A link will be emailed to join us for a Zoom interview.

Yes, the TOEFL is required.  The minimum score for 9th grade applicants on the TOEFL is 85, for 10th grade applicants is 90.  The minimum score for 11th grade applicants is 100.  International students must be proficient enough in the English language to meet the Wardlaw + Hartridge curriculum with success.  Wardlaw + Hartridge does not offer English as a Second Language (ESL) programs.  We do not accept the SLEP test scores.  If TOEFL is unavailable, IELTS scores will be accepted. Applicants applying to grades 6 – 8 should take the TOEFL JR. We look for scores in the 865 range.

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The Wardlaw+Hartridge School code:  2146

We do not have a minimum score for the SSAT.  Our average score is in the 70th percentile.  The SSAT is only one part of the process and we do a holistic review of each candidate's application.  Your SSAT score will be looked at in conjunction with your teacher recommendations as well as your previous coursework/transcripts to come up with an academic assessment.  Additionally, we take into consideration your personal qualities, extracurricular interests, co-curricular activities, and leadership positions.

We highly recommend submitting a student resume or curricululm vitae to highlight your accomplishments.

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The Wardlaw + Hartridge School code:  8026

Our application checklist can be found here, including submitting:

• passport copy
• transcripts
• certified bank statement
• resume or curriculum vitae

If accepted and you enroll at W+H, you will be required to submit your vaccination records. Also, please note that you will be asked to submit teacher recommendations and a confidential school report during the application process.

11% of our students are international students and we have citizens of many different countries enrolled. International students are in all three divisions (Lower – grades PK – 5, Middle – grades 6 – 8, and Upper – grades 9 – 12).

If you wish to submit samples of your art or music work, please send a thumb drive with your work. Please note the thumb drive will not be returned to you. It is not necessary to submit additional certificates or photographs.

Financial aid and scholarships are not available for international students.

W+H does not accept 12th-graders and does not offer a PG (post graduate) year.

All official admission decision letters are sent via FedEx and an email notification will also be sent when a decision is made.

All students must let W+H know two weeks after receiving the acceptance packet. Enrollment contracts and tuition are due at this time. Wire instructions can be downloaded here.

W+H issues the I-20 along with the acceptance letter to new students by March. This should give you sufficient time to get the proper visa and make your travel arrangements. I-20s are issued directly to the student's family.

The W+H school year begins in early September.

All newly enrolled international students must attend the six-week summer SEED program. 

All international students are required to show proof of medical coverage within three days of arrival. Read more information here. 

Students who come to Wardlaw+Hartridge for admission through an agency are asked to stay connected to that agency throughout their time at the school. 

The W+H calendar is listed and updated on the main school website here.

Click here for a list of Admission events.

In the event that an international student is denied a U.S. F1 visa, the School will fully refund the tuition amounts paid. However, the School would require an official document from the U.S. Embassy certifying that the student was denied the visa and the reason for that denial.