With students from over 18 different countries, Kents Hill School is truly an international community! While international students are completely integrated into the life of the community, additional support systems and programs are in place for all international students as needed, including:

International Student Directors

• The International Program has two directors:  Jun Won Lee '99  and Anne Richardson.  Together they work closely with the student ambassadors, teachers and advisors to ensure a smooth transition to the United States, to provide host families as needed, and to ensure excellent experiences at Kents Hill School.   Questions?  Email the Directors

Student Ambassador Program

• Returning U.S. and international students provide support for new international students as they make the transition to the United States.
• Special International Student Orientation Program in the fall.

International Student Club

• Hosts a gourmet International Dinner, cooked by the international students, for the entire school twice a year.
• Hosts a variety of dinner, cultural and shopping trips for international students throughout the year.
• Holds an International Festival for the entire school.
• Hosts an occasional international film series.

Host Families

• When needed, local Kents Hill families are delighted to serve as host families for international students during long weekends and vacations.  Mrs. Richardson works carefully with students and parents to ensure that everyone who needs a host family for a weekend or vacation receives one.

Transportation & Immigration

• Transportation to and from four international airports (Boston, Bangor, Portland and Manchester) is provided on designated travel days, as well as to and from local bus and train stations.
• The Admissions Office has a trained specialist in immigration affairs, including visas and I-20's.

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Health Insurance

• For health insurance information for international students, please click on the link on the right hand side. For more information about how this program works for Kents Hill students, feel free to email the Health Center.

ESL Program

• For students needing additional support in English acquisition, Kents Hill offers a comprehensive, three-level ESL program.

TOEFL Testing

• Kents Hill School registers all students (including international students) for SAT I and II tests and the ACT tests. All tests are either administered onsite or transportation to and from the test site is provided.
• Kents Hill School registers all international students for the TOEFL test in their junior and senior years.  All tests are either administered onsite or transportation to and from the test site is provided.

College Counseling

• The College Counseling program provides a comprehensive counseling program for international students, including working extensively with foreign universities, financial aid and funding counseling and college visit planning.