Get ready to travel
International students attend SPIRE Academy on an F-1 student visa and receive a Form I-20 issued by SPIRE. Upon acceptance, our admissions team will guide your family through the I-20 process and provide support as you apply for your F-1 student visa.
When traveling internationally, students must carry their passport, valid F-1 visa and current I-20 with an appropriate travel signature.
Before holiday breaks, SPIRE's designated school officials help students ensure their documents are ready for re-entry into the United States.
SPIRE also maintains student enrollment records in SEVIS to support continued visa status. Families should contact SPIRE's PDSO or DSO well in advance of international travel with any questions.
FROM ARRIVAL
TO GRADUATION
SPIRE Academy supports international students and their families every step of the way, from application and arrival through graduation.
We help you plan your student's travel by providing guidance on flights to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport and coordinating ground transportation to campus, making the journey as smooth and stress-free as possible.
Once on campus, your student will be welcomed by our live-in Student Success Team, who will help them settle into SPIRE Village and provide ongoing support, guidance and mentorship throughout the school year.
HOME TO STUDENTS FROM
40+ COUNTRIES
At SPIRE, students from more than 40 countries and nearly as many states come together in a close-knit, supportive community. Our live-in Student Success Team helps students build friendships, embrace different cultures and feel at home in SPIRE Village.
Your child's well-being is a shared priority. Our on-campus nurse handles everyday health concerns and coordinates referrals to local medical providers, including an independent medical clinic located on campus, when needed.
From teachers and coaches to Student Success Team members and health professionals, your child is surrounded by people who know them, care about them and look out for them every day.
Bringing the English language to life.
A Duolingo English Test score of 80 or higher is encouraged. It's a recommended score, not a hard requirement.
SPIRE offers English as a Second Language (ESL) support tailored to each student's needs. Instruction is provided through one-on-one sessions, small groups and additional support within the classroom.
Our goal is to help your student strengthen their English reading, writing, speaking and listening skills while building the confidence to participate fully in academics, athletics and everyday life at SPIRE.
In their junior year, students who need to demonstrate English proficiency for college admission receive guidance on testing requirements and preparation.SPIRE helps students prepare for these assessments as part of their college planning process.
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