Admissions
International Students
Education thrives on diversity
Augusta Prep in beautiful Augusta, Georgia, just a two hour drive to the east of Atlanta, has welcomed international students for many years. Our small classes, close-knit community, and opportunities for leadership and involvement make it an ideal private school for the college-bound student whose native language is not English. We believe that having diverse cultures represented on our campus and in our classrooms enriches the education of the entire Augusta Prep community.
International students are warmly welcomed, connecting with their teachers and making friends. Augusta Prep’s student body by engaging with international placement agencies.
Augusta Prep is proud to partner with New Oasis International Education for interested international applicants. New Oasis will assist during the application process, provide homestay placement if needed, and offer general support.
For additional questions, please contact admissions@augustaprep.org or 706-434-2504, or inquire with New Oasis here: https://www.tbinewoasis.com/student
International Students are supported at Augusta Prep in a variety of ways:
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Small classes and nurturing school community offer students a supportive and stimulating environment in which to further their general education while expanding their skills in English.
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Advisors and School Administrators will work closely with each student and family to develop a course of study based on the student’s abilities and academic goals. Students are placed in mainstream college preparatory classes in most content areas.
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Prep is a SEVIS school and is able to issue F1 I-20 forms, if needed.
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All international students are invited to participate in sports, clubs, and events both on and off campus throughout the school year.
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For students pursuing admission to an American university, college counseling and information regarding the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) are available.
International Student Application Process
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Inquire
Please fill out this brief form to request more information Augusta Prep.
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Contact New Oasis to begin the application process if Augusta Prep seems like it may be a good fit for your student.
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As part of the application process, submit translated copies of school records and transcripts from the past three school years, including this current school year.
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As part of the application process, submit two teacher recommendation letters from the student’s English and math teacher. These are submitted through the New Oasis representative. Recommendation letters should be translated into English.
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Submit iTEP slate, TOEFL Jr., or TOEFL iBT score.
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As part of the admissions process, you will need to provide a copy of the student's current passport, birth certificate, permanent address in home country if not current address, and financial document (s) demonstrating ability to pay in US$.
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Optional: Submit translated copies of any aptitude or achievement testing from the past two school years, including this current school year.
Once TBI new Oasis has all of the necessary information, they will submit all of the documents to Augusta Prep. Then, the admissions committee will review the application and an online or in-person interview may be scheduled with the applicant.
Once the interview assessment is complete, Augusta Prep’s Admissions Committee will meet to determine if Augusta Prep can offer admission to the applicant.
International Housing
Students are able to live with biological family members or a host family. Home stays are arranged by TBI New Oasis for international students who would like the experience of living with an American family, and they are a great way to accelerate language acquisition and acculturation.
Augusta Preparatory Day School
Augusta Preparatory Day School is an independent, college preparatory school serving children ages 2 through Grade 12 from the greater Augusta-Aiken area. Augusta Prep seeks to enroll a group of diverse students. We follow an open admission policy, whereby qualified candidates are admitted without regard to religion, race, nationality, economic background, or ethnic origin.
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