International Applicants

MPA accepts applications for admission from international students pursuing grades seven through 12. Our rigorous yet purposeful and supportive college-preparatory experience begins with a thoughtful review of an applicant's academic journey to date. All items below must be submitted by each candidate wishing to be considered for admission.

For admission purposes, you are an international student if you are not a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or refugee, and you are on a temporary visa or require a visa to study in the United States. If you are a U.S. Citizen living overseas or have dual citizenship and plan on enrolling at MPA, you should apply using the traditional application.
 

Application Process

Testing 

International students entering grades seven through 12 for whom English is a second language must take an assessment that scores their English language proficiency. Acceptable exams include TOEFL, Duolingo, or IELTS.

Admission Application & Application Fee ($75) 

Mounds Park Academy uses an online application system called Ravenna. With Ravenna, applicants and their families can complete their online admission application, request academic records and teacher recommendations, and track the status of their application. Click here to create an account and start the application. 

Student Interview 

A Zoom, Skype or FaceTime interview is required during the admission process.

Recommendation Forms 

Within Ravenna, families may delegate a recommendation form to a current teacher able to assess writing ability and a current teacher able to assess math skills. The teacher will receive a link to a confidential form to complete, which will be returned directly to the school. These forms can be provided in other languages as well. 

Transcripts or Academic Summary 

MPA requires two years of academic records in addition to the current year. Please note: All documentation provided to Mounds Park Academy must first be certified by a recognized translation and credentialing agency. Click here to access the recommended service. Choose the "Course-By-Course Report."

Standardized Test Scores 

These should be taken within the last two years, where applicable; these may include grade level examinations, Pre-ACT or PSAT scores, state or national exam scores in your home country. This requirement will be waived if unavailable.

Passport 

Please provide a copy of the student's passport photo and identification pages.
 

Contact Us

We are here to assist you every step of the way. Please contact us if you have any questions!