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

Application Requirements

All applicants who are not US citizens are considered international applicants. Green Card holders and US permanent residents who have spent most of their life outside of the United States are also considered international students. Dana Hall only provides I-20 forms to students in grades 9-12. Please note that our residential life program begins in grade 9. Applicants to grades 5-8 must be US Citizens or US permanent residents, living locally with an immediate family member.

Dana Hall does not accept mid-year applications; all new students begin in the fall semester.

Dana Hall applicants must create a Ravenna HUB account and follow the steps for submitting required materials. You will be able track your application status, register for events, schedule your interview, and view your decision in Ravenna. Dana Hall will accept materials from the Standard Application Online, but applicants must have a Ravenna account and must complete Dana Hall's Student and Family Profile form through Ravenna.

You must create your Ravenna Hub account and submit your Dana Hall Student and Family Profile and Fee before scheduling your interview.

English Language Requirements

Dana Hall does not offer an ESL program and therefore requires students to be highly proficient in speaking, listening, writing and reading the English language. All international applicants who do not speak English as a first language must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

Most students admitted to grade 9 achieve a TOEFL (iBT version) score of 100 or above. Dana Hall considers all application materials, in addition to testing, in order to best determine an applicant’s potential fit at Dana Hall.

Testing Requirements

Applicants to grades 9-11 whose native language is not English, are required to take the TOEFL. For the 2022-23 admission season, Dana Hall will not require the SSAT. Students may still choose to submit SSAT scores.

Score reports for both tests must be sent directly from ETS and SSAT using our school code: 7507 for TOEFL and 2728 for SSAT. We cannot accept score reports sent by consultants, schools or families. If you have difficulty scheduling this test, please contact the Admission Office.

While Dana Hall does not accept the SLEP test or TOEFL Junior test, we will consider requests for Duolingo and TOEFL Essentials.

Learn More About TOEFL

F-1 Visa and Immigration Process

Dana Hall provides I-20 Forms to international boarding students in grades 9-12. In order for a student to receive an I-20 Form and apply for an F-1 Visa, a student must first apply, be admitted, and enroll at Dana Hall.

According to United States regulations, families requesting an I-20 Form must also provide the School with financial certification and proof of the applicant’s citizenship before creating an I-20 Form.

Financial Aid

Emergency Guardian Policy

Admission Contact

Phone: 781-489-1331
Email: admission@danahall.org

Application Steps

Application Checklist

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

Dana Hall accepts applications from the Standard Application Online. If using the SAO, you must create a Ravenna account and submit Dana Hall's application form. Please let the Admission Office know that you are using an alternative application.

Dana Hall SAO

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.