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International Applicants

The Webb Schools has a long tradition of admitting students from outside the United States, and currently 20% of our student population is international. Those students bring a rich experience of culture to what is one of the most diverse school communities of any U.S. boarding school. International students must meet the same requirements for admission as our domestic candidates by submitting our online application and all necessary supporting documents and test results.

In recent years, there has been a remarkable and welcome surge in applications from overseas students as Webb’s reputation continues to expand. Like our domestic candidates, successful international candidate typically have superior academic preparation and demonstrated accomplishments both in and out of the classroom.

Priority Round Admission Decisions

Candidates whose applications are complete and met our January 15 deadline can expect to receive our admission decision, March 10, 6PM PST by accessing their online account with us. Webb does not give its decisions over the phone nor does it relay its decisions to a third party. All admission decisions are final and cannot be appealed.

Late Round Applicants.

Applications received after our priority deadline are placed in our late round pool. Late round applications are only reviewed when all necessary supporting documents and test scores are received and only on a space available basis. Interviews are only granted when all requirements are met and there is an expectation that a space will be available. This year, international candidates are advised that we have received record numbers of such applications during our priority round resulting in few opportunities for late round applicants.

Interviews and Tours

Interviews and tours of our campus are not conducted during February as our Admission Committee will be in deliberations on all applications. Interviews and tours for 2012 applicants will be conducted in March on a space available basis only.

International Student FAQs

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Q Who is considered an international applicant?: A
Students whose primary residence is overseas are international applicants, in addition to some students with other unique circumstances. U.S. citizens employed overseas are not considered international if they file U.S. tax returns.
Q Does The Webb Schools accept the SSAT Standard Online Application (SAO) or The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) Common Application?: A
The Webb Schools only accepts its online application.
Q Does The Webb Schools issue I-20 visa applications?: A
The Webb Schools is authorized by the Department of Homeland Security's Student and Exchange Information System (SEVIS) to issue the I-20 visa application. However, a student must apply to, be admitted to, and agree to enroll in Webb before we may issue the visa application.
Q Which countries do Webb students come from?: A
In recent years, Webb has enrolled students from Australia, China, Egypt, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Brazil, Mexico, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Denmark, Slovakia, South Korea, Taiwan, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam.
Q How many of your students are international?: A
For the 2011-12 school year, 20 percent of our students will come from outside the U.S.
Q Do you admit international students to grade 11 or 12?: A
In some cases, we will consider an International applicant for grade 11. However, that candidate must be under 18 years of age. We do not admit any candidate regardless of citizenship status to grade 12.
Q May I repeat a grade level?: A
There are instances whereby we will agree to allow a student to repeat a grade level. However, that must be approved by the Director of Admission after careful review of a candidate’s academic record and consideration of the student’s age. We typically do not allow for repeat grade 11 placement.
Q Do The Webb Schools have quotas for the number of international students they will admit?: A
We are open to applicants from all countries and do not use quotas to determine the number we will admit. Webb seeks the best and the brightest students, students who will benefit from our school’s many programs and whose record of accomplishments in and out of the classroom indicate a high probability of success at our school.
Q What are my testing requirements?: A
All applicants must take either the SSAT or ISEE. Grade 11 applicants whose second language is English must submit TOEFL scores in addition to one of these tests. International applicants may also want to submit TOEFL scores, but we only require the TOEFL - test code 1793 - for grade 11 applicants. We do not accept SAT, SLEP, or IELTS scores as substitutes for the above tests.
Q Is there a minimum SSAT test score requirement?: A
Most schools do not have minimum requirements but given the large number of applications we receive, we find that the successful candidate typically has a raw mean score of 2100 with no subtest (Verbal, Reading, Math) below 700.
Q Do you offer an English as a Second Language (ESL) program?: A
No. All Webb classes are conducted exclusively in English. International students need to demonstrate high proficiency in written and spoken English before we can consider them for admission.
Q Does Webb admit international students at mid-year, i.e. for the spring semester?: A
Webb does not admit international students at mid-year.
Q What is Webb’s TOEFL code?: A
Webb’s TOEFL code is 1793. Please mark this on your test to ensure that we receive scores directly from the testing organization.
Q Can I submit other materials with my application not required by the school?: A
Our Admission Committee will only review those materials specifically required for admission: application, student essay, teacher recommendations (math; English teacher and school administrator) and official test results. Unless requested specifically by the school, all other materials, e.g. resumes, portfolios, photo albums, cd's, will not be included in a candidate's file and discarded.
Q Will I need to visit campus for an interview?: A
The interview is an essential piece of the application process and is required for all candidates. We strongly encourage applicants to visit campus for the interview. Our admission officers do travel overseas to conduct interviews and we recommend those interviews be scheduled early in the fall. Please refer to our travel schedule for interviews scheduled closest to your city or region.

Due to the unprecedented demand for interviews from China, such candidates may be required to submit to a pre-interview conducted by our affiliate Vericant which is based in Beijing. Those interviews are reviewed by our Admission Committee before a formal interview is granted.
Q What kind of support programs do The Webb Schools offer for international students?: A
We understand that for many this is their first experience traveling overseas for schooling and, perhaps, the first time in a boarding or residential program. To that end, we offer an extensive orientation program during the first weeks of school and have two adult international coordinators who are there to assist students and their families during the school year.
Q Will I need a domestic host or guardian?: A
Yes. All international students must have a domestic relative or friend willing to serve as a host during short school breaks and emergency situations. We prefer that this host be in the Southern California region. If a family is unable to secure a host, Webb can assist in finding one.
Q Are there openings after the January 15th deadline for international students?: A
In the unlikely event an opening is available only the most qualified candidate with a completed application will be offered an interview. Typically there are no spots available for 11th grade for late applicants.
Q Can an international student enroll as a day student?: A
International students may not enroll as day students.
Q When and how does Webb communicate admission decisions?: A
All admission decisions are posted online on March 10. Candidates may access their account using their login and password after 6PM PST on March 10.

Contact Us

admission@webb.org
(909) 482 5214
Toll Free (800) 776 WEBB

INTERVIEWS IN CHINA

Candidates from China requesting interviews will be asked to contact our affiliate in China - Vericant - which will conduct preliminary interviews. Candidates will also submit a writing sample during their visit with Vericant. Vericant does not evaluate candidates but, instead, posts the interviews online for Webb's Office of Admission to review. Candidates will then be selected by the school for formal interviews. To learn more about Vericant, please visit www.vericant.com/students.

SPECIAL NOTICE ABOUT OVERSEAS CONSULTANTS

Overseas candidates are cautioned that Webb employs no organization to represents its interests outside the continental United States. While The Webb Schools has a warm relationship with a number of reputable consulting agencies who will refer candidates to the school, no agency can guarantee that their candidate will be admitted to our school. No agency has permission to use Webb's images or information for the purpose of marketing that agency without Webb's permission.

Webb does have an affiliation with Vericant which conducts a pre-interview screening process for the school in China but Vericant does not represent candidates and does not claim to offer an advantage to the candidate during the application process.