International Admission
Rumsey Hall has a thriving International Student Community.
We believe in kindness, honesty, and respect at Rumsey Hall. These core values permeate throughout our International Student Program. Our intentionality in providing a safe community and rigorous academics results in students that shine in their gifts and talents—from countries far and wide! We welcome the opportunity to speak more with you about how our expert educators get to know each student and inspire them on their journey here and on to secondary school.
International Student Application Guidelines
The Admission deadline for all international student applications is December 15, 2024. All application materials, including an interview, must be completed and submitted, by this date. Families will be notified of a decision on January 15, 2025. Subsequent to the December date, international boarding student applications will be considered on space availability.
Special Note: According to SAO website information, students in mainland China must follow the below steps for SAO account creation:
1. All new accounts and test product purchases must begin at https://ssatchina.cn/ssat/
2. After your account is set up return to ssat.org to log in and start the SAO
Admissions Requirements and Checklist
1. COMPLETE OUR RUMSEY HALL INQUIRY FORM.
2. SCHEDULE AN ON CAMPUS TOUR AND PERSONAL INTERVIEW.
During your campus visit, you’ll enjoy a campus tour with a member of the Admission Team and a Student Ambassador. Following the tour the Admission Representative will interview the student and meet with the family. Contact admissions@rumseyhall.org to schedule your visit.
While visiting campus is best, we understand that some students are unable to attend an in-person interview prior to the application deadline, and therefore, a ZOOM interview can be scheduled. Complete your interview with a member of our admission team. Please keep in mind we will have limited availability.
3. COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION through the SAO (Student Application Online) portal.
*Please note we ask that you complete the student bio section, the student essay, and the parent statement prior to the visit and interview.
4. COMPLETE ALL ADDITIONAL APPLICATION MATERIALS through the SAO. Please submit all additional required materials by December 15, 2024.
- Three years of previous school transcripts (2023-24, 2022-23, 2021-22) through the SAO (Student Application Online).
- English and Math Teacher recommendations.
- Principal/Guidance Counselor Statement.
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Campus Visits
All campus tours and interviews are scheduled by appointment only. Please contact admissions@rumseyhall.org.
Campus Visits are scheduled
Monday through Friday.
We would love to show you around our campus! Please contact admissions@rumseyhall.org to schedule an interview and student-led tour. You'll have the opportunity to meet with the admission team, ask questions, and tell us about your child.
VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSES
International Virtual Open Houses have concluded for the 2024-25 academic year.
Please check back in September 2025 for additional events.
ADMISSIONS ON THE ROAD
Meet the Rumsey Admissions team at an upcoming event in a city near you:
- Lisbon, Portugal - October 30-November 1, 2024
- Dubai - November 10, 2024
- Singapore - November 16, 2024
- Bangkok - November 17, 2024
- Tokyo - November 24, 2024
Questions?
Please contact our Admission Office at 860-868-0535 or admissions@rumseyhall.org.