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Crespi Carmelite High School began accepting international students in 2009. Upon admission to Crespi, an I-20 can be issued through the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. The I-20 is a multi-purpose document issued by a government approved, U.S. educational institution certifying that you have been admitted to a full-time study program and that you have demonstrated sufficient financial resources to stay in the U.S.
Tuition & Fees
Below you will find a breakdown of the fees for the international program.
| Application fee (one-time) | $125 |
| I-20 fee | $900 |
| Full-service tuition | $45,000 |
| Homestay Program | $40,000 |
Please contact the Admissions Office for more details.
Phone: (818) 654-1329
Housing
Students will be placed in a loving, caring, and safe environment. Housing is arranged between home families and host families. Crespi is not responsible for housing. All host families must undergo a comprehensive screening process, receive a cultural awareness orientation, and pass a criminal background check. Students will be placed in home-stays with:
- An English-speaking family
- A private room
- A comfortable bed (including linen, duvet, blanket and pillows)
- A night table, lamp, desk, closet or dresser, and mirror
- Two meals during weekdays and three meals during the weekend (self-packed breakfast and lunch)
- A shared bathroom
- Internet access
- School transportation arrangements by host family
Application Process
- A completed Application form with $125 application fee
- 3 letters of recommendation from previous school (English teacher, math teacher, principal or counselor)
- Transcripts (translated to English)
- Interview
- LA Archdiocese I-20 Application
- I-20 $900 processing fee (non-refundable) or $300 transfer fee from another U.S. school (made out to “Department of Catholic Schools”)
- Copy of passport
- A letter of financial responsibility or financial statement from your bank (with a minimum of $100,000 USD)
- Notarized Temporary Guardianship Authorization (La Archdiocese form)
- Transcript (translated to English)
- Passport
- I-20 stamped from US Immigration
- ID of U.S. Guardian
- Evidence of a current physical exam
- Immunization record
- Transcript of grades in a sealed envelope marked “Official Transcript”
- Proof of Medical Insurance
Crespi Offers...
- A safe and friendly atmosphere
- A life changing experience
- Highest level of education (99% of Crespi grads go to college)
Our past exchange students have attended top Universities in the United States such as: University of Pennsylvania, NYU, Columbia, and many more. We not only invest in your son, but also your family!
Students have attended:
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