USA Programs Private High School Program
CHI works with trusted partner organizations around the world. Your local educational organization will work with CHI to assist you in choosing a private school in the U.S. that will be a good fit for you. They will assist you in completing your application and submitting it to CHI with your application fee. They will arrange for you to take a SLE P or TOEFL test to determine your English level. Once CHI has accepted you into the program, your local representative will then guide you through the application process for your selected private high school.
STEP 1: Work with your local agency to review the profiles of each of the private schools, choosing 1-3 schools. For information about a CHI partner agency in your area, please contact Micki Lalonde.
STEP 2: Complete and submit the CHI application with your application fee. Your application will be reviewed when all documents have been received. School transcripts, medical records and references will be required at this time and may take some time to gather. Start the process as early as possible to allow for early school application deadlines. Arrange to take the SLEP or TOEFL test as required by the schools of your choice.
STEP 3: When CHI accepts you to the PHS P, you will then need to complete the specific application for your chosen private high school. Submit this application with the deposit required by the school and any additional required documents (many of the requirements will have already been submitted with the CHI application). Once your application has been received, your school may wish to interview you by SKYPE.
STEP 4: When you have been accepted, you will receive a school acceptance letter by email and an invoice for school fees. Once the school fees have been received, you will receive the original school acceptance letter and the I-20 form required for your visa interview.
STEP 5: CHI will arrange a host family for you and send you detailed information about your placement.
STEP 6: When you receive your visa, work with your local representative to make your travel plans and inform CHI so we can make the arrangements to meet you at the airport and prepare for your arrival and orientation.
