Country guide
Coverage: 211 schools and 212 campuses published so far. Research is substantial for this country but not exhaustive.
Terminology: Grades (for example Grade 9 to Grade 12); some schools also admit a postgraduate (PG) year.
Country notes reviewed 17 October 2026.
As published by Study in the States on 2026-10-17: an F-1 student may attend a public school only in grades 9-12, for a maximum of 12 months in total across all public schools, and must pay the full unsubsidized per capita cost of the school district before applying for the visa. Moving from one public high school to another is not allowed, but a transfer to an SEVP-certified private school is. Check the official page before applying; this is not a guarantee of any visa or admission. official source
As published by Study in the States on 2026-10-17, there is no time limit for an F-1 student at an SEVP-certified private school. Before the school issues Form I-20, the student must show the ability to pay for the program, housing and other living expenses; the school sets the living-expenses figure. The page does not set out host-family or guardian requirements, so families should ask the school's designated school official (DSO) and the relevant state education agency. official source
212 campuses from 211 schools, listed A to Z by school name. Paid placements are labelled and never change this order.
Boise, Idaho
An independent day and boarding school in Boise, Idaho that offers an IB programme and boarding for Grades 8-12.
Independent · International school · Ages taught: Boarding: Grades 8-12
Annual boarding fee
US$52,200 per year
full boarding. 2026-27. Tuition and boarding, published per year.
East Hampton, New York
An independent school on Long Island, New York, whose East Hampton upper school offers boarding for Grades 7-12.
Independent · Ages taught: Boarding: Grades 7-12
Annual boarding fee
US$92,000 per year
full boarding. Domestic pupils. 2026-27. Tuition and boarding, published per year.
Washington Depot, Connecticut
A private junior boarding and day school in Washington Depot, Connecticut. The 2026-27 boarding tuition shown covers the Upper School (grades 6-9).
Independent · Ages taught: Upper School (Grades 6–9)
Annual boarding fee
Fees published, but no boarding total can be calculated from them.
Boca Raton, Florida
A co-educational day and boarding school in Boca Raton, Florida, serving Pre-K to Grade 12 with boarding for Grades 9-12.
Independent · Ages taught: Pre-K - 12
Annual boarding fee
Fees published, but no boarding total can be calculated from them.
Hagerstown, Maryland
A coeducational Episcopal boarding school with a smaller day student program for grades 8 to 12 in Hagerstown, Maryland, founded in 1842.
Independent · Faith-based · Ages taught: Grades 8-12
Annual boarding fee
Fees published, but no boarding total can be calculated from them.
Raleigh, North Carolina
An independent Episcopal boarding and day school for girls in grades 9-12 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Independent · Faith-based · Ages taught: Grades 9-12
Annual boarding fee
US$66,500 per year
boarding (pattern not named). 2026-27. Tuition and boarding, published per year.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
A school in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with five-day and seven-day boarding programmes and day students.
Independent
Annual boarding fee
US$55,930 per year
full boarding. 2026-27. Tuition and boarding, published per year.
Salisbury, Connecticut
An all-boys boarding and day school in Salisbury, Connecticut. It publishes separate 2026-27 boarding and day tuition and fees.
Independent
Annual boarding fee
Fees published, but no boarding total can be calculated from them.
Monterey, California
A school on the Monterey Peninsula whose all-girls Upper School (grades 9-12) offers boarding; the lower and middle schools are co-ed day programmes.
Independent · Ages taught: Upper School grades 9-12
Annual boarding fee
Fees published, but no boarding total can be calculated from them.
West Branch, Iowa
A school in rural West Branch, Iowa, with a day-only middle school and a high school (grades 9-12) offering day, 5-day and boarding options, on a campus with a farm and…
Independent · Ages taught: Middle school grades 6-8 (day only); high school grades 9-12
Annual boarding fee
Fees published, but no boarding total can be calculated from them.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
An independent day school group in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania whose Senior School offers boarding for Grades 9-12.
Independent · Ages taught: Senior School: Grades 9-12
Annual boarding fee
US$67,300 per year
boarding (pattern not named). Domestic pupils. 2026-27. Tuition and boarding, published per year.
Faribault, Minnesota
A boarding and day school in Faribault, Minnesota, whose upper school serves grades 10-12 and a post-graduate programme.
Independent · Ages taught: Upper School grades 10-12 plus post-graduate
Annual boarding fee
Fees published, but no boarding total can be calculated from them.
New Market, Virginia
A Seventh-day Adventist college preparatory boarding academy in New Market, Virginia, with separate girls' and boys' residence halls.
Independent · Faith-based · Ages taught: Grades 9-12
Annual boarding fee
Fees published, but no boarding total can be calculated from them.
New Hope, Pennsylvania
A boarding and day high school in New Hope, Pennsylvania, for grades 9-12, with boarders living in three residence halls.
Independent · Ages taught: Grades 9 through 12
Annual boarding fee
Fees not confirmed
Hartsville, South Carolina
A tuition-free residential STEM high school for juniors and seniors in Hartsville, South Carolina.
Public / state · Ages taught: Juniors and seniors (11th and 12th grade)
Annual boarding fee
Fees not confirmed
South Kent, Connecticut
An independent boys boarding and day school in South Kent, Connecticut, on 650 acres in Litchfield County. Boarding and day tuition for 2026-2027 are published.
Independent · Ages taught: grades 9–12 and postgraduate
Annual boarding fee
Fees published, but no boarding total can be calculated from them.
San Marino, California
A co-educational college preparatory boarding and day school in San Marino, California, for grades 6-12, with a small international boarding community.
Independent · Ages taught: Grades 6-12
Annual boarding fee
Fees not confirmed
Middletown, Delaware
A coeducational, Episcopal, all-boarding school for grades 9 to 12 on 2,200 acres in Middletown, Delaware.
Independent · Faith-based · Ages taught: Grades 9-12
Annual boarding fee
Fees published, but no boarding total can be calculated from them.
Barrington, Rhode Island
A school in Barrington, Rhode Island with a middle school and an upper school (grades 9-12 and postgraduate) that offers boarding. 2026-27 base tuition and a separate…
Independent
Annual boarding fee
US$75,750 per year
boarding (pattern not named). 2026-27. Tuition (published per year) plus boarding charge (published per year).
Sewanee, Tennessee
A day and boarding school in Sewanee, Tennessee, with 5-day and 7-day boarding and day tuition for Grades 6-12.
Independent
Annual boarding fee
US$64,500 per year
full boarding. 2026-27. Tuition and boarding, published per year.
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