International Students · F-1 Student Visa

International application

This is the full international admissions application to study in the United States on an F-1 student visa. It is long — set aside some time, and answer what you can. Fields marked * are required; everything else is optional and can be completed later.

Discovery Preparatory Academy is pursuing SEVP certification through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. A U.S. school must be SEVP-certified before it can issue Form I-20, and it must first receive financial evidence covering the student’s educational and living costs. We accept applications now and issue Form I-20 to admitted students upon certification. Submitting this application does not guarantee admission or the issuance of any visa.

1. Student information

Legal first name *

Legal middle name

Legal last / family name *

Preferred name

Date of birth *

Current age

Gender

Primary language

Home address

Country of residence *

Country of birth

Country of citizenship *

Other languages spoken

Student phone (with country code)

Student email

Current grade

Grade applying for *

Intended enrollment term

Boarding or day student

2. Parent or guardian information

Full name *

Relationship to student

Email *

Phone (with country code) *

Residential address

Mailing address (if different)

Occupation and employer

Preferred language

Student’s primary household

Legal custody informationNote any custody arrangement we should be aware of. Supporting documents can be requested later.

Second parent or guardianName, relationship, email, and phone.

Billing contactName and email of the person who should receive billing.

Emergency contactName, relationship, and phone number.

Does any person have legal restrictions regarding access to the student?

Yes No

If yes, please explainCustody or protective-order documents can be requested when applicable.

3. Current and previous schools

Current school name

School phone

School address

School website

Current grade at that school

Dates attendede.g. 2023–present

Principal or counselor name

Principal or counselor email

Previous schools attendedFor each: name, dates attended, and reason for leaving or transferring.

Do we have permission to contact the current school?

Yes No

4. Academic information

Current courses

Current grades

Grade-point average (if applicable)

Academic strengths

Subjects needing additional support

Honors or advanced courses

Learning accommodations

Does the student have an IEP or similar support plan?

Yes No

If yes, please describe

Has the student ever repeated or skipped a grade?

Yes No

If yes, please explain

Attendance history

Standardized test informationTest names, dates, and scores.

English-language proficiency

English-proficiency exam

English-proficiency score (if taken)

5. Student activities and background

Share what applies — leave the rest blank.

Sports

Clubs

Volunteer activities

Employment

Hobbies and interests

Leadership experience

Awards and accomplishments

Artistic or musical activities

Religious or community involvement

Boarding-school experience

Summer programs

Special talents

6. Student questionnaire & essay

In the student’s own words.

Why do you want to attend this school?

Why are you interested in boarding school?

What are your academic goals?

What activities would you like to participate in?

Describe a challenge you have overcome.

What would you contribute to the school community?

Is there anything else the admissions committee should know?

7. Parent or guardian questionnaire

Why are you considering boarding school?

What are your goals for the student?

Describe the student’s strengths.

Describe any academic, behavioral, or social concerns.

How does the student respond to rules and structure?

Has the student previously lived away from home?

Yes No

If yes, please describe

Is there any family information that could affect the student’s enrollment?

Why do you believe the school is a good fit?

8. Recommendations

Provide contact details for each recommender. We’ll send them a recommendation form; your signature in section 14 authorizes us to request and review these records.

English / language-arts teacher — name

English teacher — email

Mathematics teacher — name

Mathematics teacher — email

Principal / counselor / administrator — name

Administrator — email

Optional coach / mentor / teacher — name

Optional recommender — email

10. Health and student-support information

Basic information only. A detailed medical history, immunization record, and physical examination are handled on a separate health form after acceptance.

Allergies

Significant medical conditions

Current medications

Dietary restrictions

Physical accommodations

Mental-health or counseling support needed

Learning accommodations

Accessibility needs

Health-insurance status

Emergency medical contactName and phone.

11. Financial information

Person responsible for tuition

Billing name and address

Are you requesting financial aid?

Yes No

Financial-aid application status

Are you interested in scholarships?

Yes No

12. International / immigration

Legal name exactly as on passport

Passport number

Passport expiration date

Passport country

Foreign residential address

Current U.S. immigration status (if in the U.S.)

Visa type

SEVIS ID (if transferring)

Current U.S. school (if any)

Current designated school official (DSO)

U.S. guardian or local contact

Financial sponsor’s name

Sponsor’s relationship to student

Sponsor address and contact information

Can you provide proof of funds (bank statement or sponsorship letter)?

Yes No

Estimated arrival date

Form I-20 delivery informationWhere an I-20 should be sent if issued after certification.

Dependent information (if applicable)

13. Documents

Optional now — you can also send these later. JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, or PDF, up to 6 MB each. Recommendation forms, immunization records, and certified translations are usually requested after acceptance.

Student photograph

Birth certificate or passport bio page

Current transcript

Previous academic records

Standardized / English-proficiency results

Financial documentation

Additional document or certified translation

14. Agreements and signatures

I certify that the information in this application is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. * I authorize Discovery Preparatory Academy to request and review the student’s academic, disciplinary, and support records. * I authorize the Academy to contact the student’s current and previous schools. I consent to the processing of the personal information provided in this application, as described in the privacy policy. * I understand the F-1 student visa requires proof of sufficient funds for tuition and living expenses, and that the Academy must receive financial evidence before any Form I-20 can be issued. * I acknowledge that an application fee may apply and that it is non-refundable. I acknowledge the Academy’s admissions policy and understand that submitting this application does not guarantee admission or the issuance of any visa. * I acknowledge the Academy’s non-discrimination policy. *

Parent or guardian electronic signature *Type the full legal name.

Student electronic signatureType the full legal name.

Signature date *

Anything else

How did you hear about us?

Message (optional)

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