International Applicants
Dana Hall is a day and boarding school with a global reach and strong local roots. This is who we are, and this is what makes Dana Hall special and vibrant. Founded in 1881, Dana Hall has a long history of educating students from around the world. Throughout the School’s long history of enrolling international students, our students have had the benefit of learning as much from each other as they do from their studies.
International Application Guidelines
Applying through SAO or Gateway?
Dana Hall also accepts applications from the Gateway to Prep Schools application, as well as the Student Application Online (SAO). Applicants using the Gateway or SAO application do not need to complete the Ravenna application forms; however, applicants must create a Ravenna account, regardless of which application you use.
Please note: Applicants using the SAO should be certain to complete the Dana Hall supplemental form found on that application.
Apply: SAO
Apply: Gateway
Key Dates and Deadlines
January 15
Application Materials Deadline
March 10
Decision notification date; decisions are published in Ravenna Hub
April 10
Enrollment deadline for accepted families
After April 10
Late applicants will be considered on a rolling admission basis, depending on space availability
Admission Contact
Phone: 781-489-1331
Email: admission@danahall.org
Q&A
What is the average TOEFL score for international applicants?
We do not have a minimum TOEFL score, though most students admitted to grade 9 achieve a TOEFL score of 100 or above.