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.
- 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.
- When needed, local Kents Hill families are delighted to serve as host families for international students during long weekends and shorter vacations. Mrs. Richardson works carefully with students and parents to ensure that everyone who needs a host family for a weekend or one of the short vacations receives one.
- 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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- 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.
- For students needing additional support in English acquisition, Kents Hill offers a comprehensive, three-level ESL program.
- Special trips are offered throughout the year for ESL students to aid in learning about American culture and allow "real-world" practice for their English skills. Some examples of recent trips are an American History trip to Boston and a spring trip to the Maine coast for an authentic lobster bake.
- 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.
