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Portledge welcomes international students to apply for admission. At Portledge School, international students receive a foundation that makes them well-prepared to enter and compete in America’s top universities. Small class sizes and exceptional faculty offer individualized attention and the support needed for students to excel in an American college preparatory environment.

Approach to Learning for International Students Program (ALFIS)

ESL classes are offered at an additional fee in order to give international students an extra layer of support in English and academic subjects.

All new international students at Portledge School entering 9th through 12th grades for whom English is not their first language will be required to take at least one year of ALFIS. All year-one students will be enrolled in the 5-day cycle program; each individual student’s level may be adjusted in year two. The student will meet the teacher during the school day.

In 9th through 12th grades, if a student would like to opt out of the program after the first year, they will need to either score a 90 on the TOEFL (with at least a 23 in each subcategory) or complete the school year with a final grade of A- or better in English. For students in Lower and Middle School, two years of ALFIS will be required. After two years a formal decision will be made by the Lower or Middle School Division Director, in consultation with faculty as to whether or not a student will be required to continue in the program.

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International Tuition

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    Michael Coope 

    Portledge School
    Director of Admissions
    (516) 750-3202
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    Kim Baratoff 

    Portledge School
    Assistant Director of Admissions, Coordinator of Financial Assistance
    (516) 750-3203
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    Melissa Worth 

    Portledge School
    Admissions Administrator
    (516) 750-3104
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