Be an Exchange Student at Saint John's High School
Become a Foreign Exchange Student
at Saint John's High School
at Saint John's High School
Be a Foreign Exchange Student at Saint John's High School! Saint John's is a co-educational Catholic high school located in the waterfront town of West Islip, New York and is just minutes from Long Island ocean beaches and only an hour train ride to New York City. The high school features five floors, the first three floors hold all of the classrooms, the fourth floor houses a conference center. St. John's also has a dance studio, large library, newly renovated lecture hall, new athletic stadium bleachers and Saint John's school contains a newly renovated gymnasium cafeteria, and a 1300-seat auditorium. In addition to regular academic classes, three levels of classes are offered at St. Johns. Honors, Advanced Placement and regents courses. Also, College credit courses are offered through St. John's affiliates such as St. John's University (40 credits), Molloy College (10 credits) and Adelphi University (3 credits). Students placed in the SJB College extension program can work to earn 30 college credits (one year of college) before graduating from St. John’s.
Saint John's has a student population of 1600 and a 10% percent international student population.
Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2015 High School International Students is 91%
Saint John's offer Smart Boards in every classroom keeping pace with the latest movement in education technology. Smart Boards offer a fully interactive approach to learning by allowing both the teacher and students to write, present and research, they offer the ability of visual expression in real time during class. Saint John's Smart Board classrooms have audio, video, internet and touch screen capabilities for a multi-media, multi-engaging learning experience.
Saint John's has 4 levels of acceptance: Direct Entry Level, Support Level 1, Support Level 2 and Support Level 3.
Direct Entry: IELTS 7.0 or above, TOEFL IBT 88 or above, SLATE 6.5 or above. With Direct Entry students do not take additional Language Foundation Classes and have the same class schedule as American Students.
Support Level 1: IELTS 6.0-6.5, TOEFL IBT 79-87, SLATE 5.0-6.0. This level of support provides advanced students the opportunity to further refine their mastery of English with classes correlated to other Saint John's classes specifically writing, reading, vocabulary and critical thinking. Class includes: Academic Fluency- Advance
Support Level 2: IELTS 5.0-5.5, TOEFL IBT 59-78, SLATE 4.5-5.4. This level of support provides intermediate students the opportunity to upgrade their English to an advanced level focusing on academics skills in writing, reading, listening, speaking and vocabulary. Classes include: Academic Fluency- Intermediate, Academic Skills Advancement
Support Level 3: IELTS 4.0-4.5, TOEFL IBT 39-58, SLATE 3.0-4.4. This level of support provides low intermediate students the opportunity to advance their fluency in all areas of Academic English: listening, speaking, reading and writing in classes that are contextualized to their Saint John's classes. Classes include: Academic Fluency- Low Intermediate, Academic Skills Advancement, Culture and Context
Saint John's offers student support from Saint John's teachers but for those students having difficulty in a particular subject may be matched with a peer tutor. Peer tutors are typically members of the Saint John's National Honor Society and make themselves available after school Monday-Thursday and during lunch and free periods.
At Saint John's at the start of school, each international student will receive between 25-50 points (semester of full year). These points are used toward activities of interest and allows students to chose from a wide variety of excursions without concern of planning or expenditures.
Some examples: Saint John's Ski Trip 12 points, Six Flags (rollercoaster park) 10 points, Surfing Lesson 8 points, NY Mets Game 5 points, Bowling 3 points, Ice Skating 2 points.
Saint John's has a student population of 1600 and a 10% percent international student population.
Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2015 High School International Students is 91%
Saint John's offer Smart Boards in every classroom keeping pace with the latest movement in education technology. Smart Boards offer a fully interactive approach to learning by allowing both the teacher and students to write, present and research, they offer the ability of visual expression in real time during class. Saint John's Smart Board classrooms have audio, video, internet and touch screen capabilities for a multi-media, multi-engaging learning experience.
Saint John's has 4 levels of acceptance: Direct Entry Level, Support Level 1, Support Level 2 and Support Level 3.
Direct Entry: IELTS 7.0 or above, TOEFL IBT 88 or above, SLATE 6.5 or above. With Direct Entry students do not take additional Language Foundation Classes and have the same class schedule as American Students.
Support Level 1: IELTS 6.0-6.5, TOEFL IBT 79-87, SLATE 5.0-6.0. This level of support provides advanced students the opportunity to further refine their mastery of English with classes correlated to other Saint John's classes specifically writing, reading, vocabulary and critical thinking. Class includes: Academic Fluency- Advance
Support Level 2: IELTS 5.0-5.5, TOEFL IBT 59-78, SLATE 4.5-5.4. This level of support provides intermediate students the opportunity to upgrade their English to an advanced level focusing on academics skills in writing, reading, listening, speaking and vocabulary. Classes include: Academic Fluency- Intermediate, Academic Skills Advancement
Support Level 3: IELTS 4.0-4.5, TOEFL IBT 39-58, SLATE 3.0-4.4. This level of support provides low intermediate students the opportunity to advance their fluency in all areas of Academic English: listening, speaking, reading and writing in classes that are contextualized to their Saint John's classes. Classes include: Academic Fluency- Low Intermediate, Academic Skills Advancement, Culture and Context
Saint John's offers student support from Saint John's teachers but for those students having difficulty in a particular subject may be matched with a peer tutor. Peer tutors are typically members of the Saint John's National Honor Society and make themselves available after school Monday-Thursday and during lunch and free periods.
At Saint John's at the start of school, each international student will receive between 25-50 points (semester of full year). These points are used toward activities of interest and allows students to chose from a wide variety of excursions without concern of planning or expenditures.
Some examples: Saint John's Ski Trip 12 points, Six Flags (rollercoaster park) 10 points, Surfing Lesson 8 points, NY Mets Game 5 points, Bowling 3 points, Ice Skating 2 points.
Saint John's University Courses: Exchange students at Saint John's have the possibility of earning up to 40 credits offered through Saint John's University: Biology (advanced), Calculus (College), Drawing (Experienced), English, Photography, Sociology (College), Spanish
AP Courses: Biology (advanced), Calculus, Chemistry (advanced), Computer Science, Economics, English Language/Composition, English Literature/Composition, European History, US Government, US History & Government, World History
Honors Classes: Algebra, Algebra/Trig, Biology (advanced), Calculus (college), Chemistry, Drawing (experienced), Earth Science, English, Geography, Physics, Pre-Calculus, Sociology (college), Spanish, US History & Government, World History
Saint John's also offers a traditional classes in Marine Science class and Sport Medicine
Athletics & Extra-Curricular Activities
Arts: Art, Ceramics, Chamber Ensemble, Chorale, Choreography, Chorus, Concert Band, Creative Writing, Dance, Dramatic Arts, Drawing, Guitar, Jazz Ensemble, Orchestra, Painting, Photography, Piano, Studio in Art, Studio in Printing, Synthesize, Video: Broadcasting & Production, Wind Ensemble
Athletics: Cross County, Football, Soccer, Sailing, Crew (Rowing), Equestrian, Basketball, Bowling, Track & Field, Swimming, Golf, Lacrosse, Volleyball, Tennis, Ice Hockey (boys), Wrestling (boys), Baseball (boys), Softball (girls), Cheerleading (girls), Gymnastics (girls), Kickline (girls), Badminton (girls)
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Saint John's has over 50+ clubs and organizations. To name a few: Art Gallery Club, Astronomy Club, Chamber Music, Chess Club, Chorus, Concert Band, Concert Choir, Computer Technology Club, Culinary Arts Club, Dance Works Club, Drama Club, Earth Club, Mock Trial, National Honor Society, Table Tennis Club, Video Broadcasting Club
Partial List of 2018-2019 University/College Acceptance: Students from Saint John's High School, including some foreign exchange students, have been accepted into many prestigious Universities: Boston College, Boston University, Brandeis University, Cornell University, Drexel University, Duke University, Fordham University, Johns Hopkins University, Lehigh University, Miami University, Michigan State University, New York University, Northeastern University, Ohio State University, Pennsylvania State University, Princeton University, Stony Brook University, Syracuse University, UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Santa Barbara, UCLA, UC San Diego, University of Southern California (USC), Wake Forest University
Choosing to become a Foreign Exchange Student is a big decision. Choosing to go to New York for a year is a very good decision. Saint John's High School is a wonderful school to attend! And IACE is the best way for exchange students to get gain acceptance into Saint John's High School. Apply today!
AP Courses: Biology (advanced), Calculus, Chemistry (advanced), Computer Science, Economics, English Language/Composition, English Literature/Composition, European History, US Government, US History & Government, World History
Honors Classes: Algebra, Algebra/Trig, Biology (advanced), Calculus (college), Chemistry, Drawing (experienced), Earth Science, English, Geography, Physics, Pre-Calculus, Sociology (college), Spanish, US History & Government, World History
Saint John's also offers a traditional classes in Marine Science class and Sport Medicine
Athletics & Extra-Curricular Activities
Arts: Art, Ceramics, Chamber Ensemble, Chorale, Choreography, Chorus, Concert Band, Creative Writing, Dance, Dramatic Arts, Drawing, Guitar, Jazz Ensemble, Orchestra, Painting, Photography, Piano, Studio in Art, Studio in Printing, Synthesize, Video: Broadcasting & Production, Wind Ensemble
Athletics: Cross County, Football, Soccer, Sailing, Crew (Rowing), Equestrian, Basketball, Bowling, Track & Field, Swimming, Golf, Lacrosse, Volleyball, Tennis, Ice Hockey (boys), Wrestling (boys), Baseball (boys), Softball (girls), Cheerleading (girls), Gymnastics (girls), Kickline (girls), Badminton (girls)
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Saint John's has over 50+ clubs and organizations. To name a few: Art Gallery Club, Astronomy Club, Chamber Music, Chess Club, Chorus, Concert Band, Concert Choir, Computer Technology Club, Culinary Arts Club, Dance Works Club, Drama Club, Earth Club, Mock Trial, National Honor Society, Table Tennis Club, Video Broadcasting Club
Partial List of 2018-2019 University/College Acceptance: Students from Saint John's High School, including some foreign exchange students, have been accepted into many prestigious Universities: Boston College, Boston University, Brandeis University, Cornell University, Drexel University, Duke University, Fordham University, Johns Hopkins University, Lehigh University, Miami University, Michigan State University, New York University, Northeastern University, Ohio State University, Pennsylvania State University, Princeton University, Stony Brook University, Syracuse University, UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Santa Barbara, UCLA, UC San Diego, University of Southern California (USC), Wake Forest University
Choosing to become a Foreign Exchange Student is a big decision. Choosing to go to New York for a year is a very good decision. Saint John's High School is a wonderful school to attend! And IACE is the best way for exchange students to get gain acceptance into Saint John's High School. Apply today!
Saint John's provides the homestay for IACE international students. Although Saint John's homestay will support the students academically and personally, IACE international students are required to have a SKYPE once per month with Ms Sandra President/CEO. IACE is always available to its students 24 hours/7 days a week for any matters both academically and personal.
Deadline to apply: "rolling" (accepted until no space available)
Direct Entry: Slate 6.0+, TOEFL IBT 88+, IELTS 70+
Support Level I: Slate 5.0-6.0, TOEFL IBT 79-87, IELTS 6.0-6.5
Support Level II: Slate 4.5-5.4, TOEFL IBT 59-78, IELTS 5.0-5.5
Support Level III: Slate 3.0-4.4, TOEFL IBT 39-58, IELTS 4.0-4.5
Number of Students: 1600
School Year: Early September– Mid June
Teacher / Student Ratio: 1:16
Diploma Offered: YES
Deadline to apply: "rolling" (accepted until no space available)
Direct Entry: Slate 6.0+, TOEFL IBT 88+, IELTS 70+
Support Level I: Slate 5.0-6.0, TOEFL IBT 79-87, IELTS 6.0-6.5
Support Level II: Slate 4.5-5.4, TOEFL IBT 59-78, IELTS 5.0-5.5
Support Level III: Slate 3.0-4.4, TOEFL IBT 39-58, IELTS 4.0-4.5
Number of Students: 1600
School Year: Early September– Mid June
Teacher / Student Ratio: 1:16
Diploma Offered: YES
Saint John's High School Flyer:
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