Menaul School

  • Founded: 1896
  • Address: 301 Menaul Blvd. NE - New Mexico, United States (Map)
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Menaul School is committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and individualized education. We offer a college preparatory program that prepares students for their future academic endeavors, career paths, and the experience necessary to thrive in an increasingly global world.

Continue reading below to learn more about our admission process.

International Students

Menaul School has a long-standing tradition of welcoming international students from around the world. Currently approximately 40% of our upper school student body is made up of international students from more than 16 countries.

Fast Facts

  • College Preparatory Academic Program
  • Classes start Mid-August and end late May
  • Menaul is SEVP Certified for F1 Visas
  • International Students have the option to board on campus, or stay off campus with a pre-arranged host family
  • Students also have the option to start mid-year at the start of the Spring semester, in January
  • International boarding students participate in approximately 40 off campus activities per school year

College Prep

As a college preparatory school, international students attend classes with local students who share their same academic goals for attending college. Our challenging academic curriculum includes not only advanced science, math, and humanities courses but also has a rich spectrum of visual and performing arts classes. In addition, we have a college counselor dedicated to guiding students through the college admission process. In the past three years, Menaul students have gone on to colleges such as Amherst College, UC Berkeley, University of Michigan, Penn State, and more. In the Class of last year, all of our graduating international students went on to college or university.

International Student Admission Steps

Admission to Menaul School is competitive. Students admitted must demonstrate an ability to succeed in a college preparatory environment and demonstrate a willingness to contribute to our community.

Application

  • Complete the Online Application
  • Teacher Recommendation Form (current English and Math teacher)
  • Official transcripts for the current year plus 2 previous years
  • English Proficiency Assessment
  • If available, TOEFL, Jr., TOEFL iBT, or IELTS score
  • Skype interview
  • Documentation for VISA
  • Copy of passport
  • Proof of financial resources

Visa and I-20 Information

Menaul School is SEVP certified to issue F-1 visas to international students. If an international student has been accepted, a letter of acceptance and enrollment contract will be sent. When the contract is signed and returned with the $2000 deposit, an I-20 will be issued and an appointment with the US Consulate can be scheduled.

International Student Tuition and Fees(Current School Year)

Total Tuition and Fees Boarding Student Day Student with Host Family

Boarding Student: $41,500 (includes tuition, room, board, meals, transportation, activities, health insurance)

Day Student: $23,260 (does not include host family stipend)

Information For Agents

Menaul School welcomes agents to facilitate the application logistics for placing international students. Our primary goal is to ensure that students are well-matched to the school. Menaul School values good working relationships with our agents. Please contact the International Admission Office for more information.

Apply

Congratulations on taking the next step in ensuring your student’s education prepares them for the world.

What Comes Next?

Our friendly admission staff will guide you through the process, which is designed to help us get to know your student and your goals.

Process elements (local students):

  • 3 years of grades
  • Math and English recommendations
  • (Virtual) Interview
  • Admission Test
  • Optional: Tuition Estimate and/or FACTS application, for your Individualized Tuition

This may sound like a lot, but we have streamlined the process to make it as easy as possible for families to get these elements completed.

International Requirements

An English assessment and visa application documents are required. For additional information, please visit our International Student Admission page.

Menaul School is accredited by Cognia and the State of New Mexico.

Menaul School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

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